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In many parts of the country, you don't have to look far to see cherry trees in bloom in coming weeks. Still, more than half a million visitors annually embark on a spring pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., to see the ones there.

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Reuters Women who get a little more than the recommended daily amount of iron in their diets may be less likely to get a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to a U.S. study.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Here's one proven way to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: Let others take the early lead in the 1,000-mile (1610-kilometre) trek to Alaska's wind-scoured western coast.

Townhall meeting helps Victorians prepare for any emergency

Games Without Frontiers - UVic's “pop-up idea arcade” March 9, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sometimes there’s a good thing right in front of you — and you just need a little push to see it. Howard Brunt, vice-president of research at the University of Victoria, aims to give Victoria that push.

Dear Eric: I have three lovely cast-iron pans in fairly regular use. I left one pan soaking by mistake and I now have a “rusty” pan. I cannot remember how to season it. Can you help, please? I know you are an advocate for these pans.

RICHARDWATTS Times Colonist Non-profit organizations need to keep their own houses in order while holding their hearts in the right place.

LONDON — British grandparents are in danger of being overlooked for advice by their grandchildren, who are more accustomed to searching for answers on the Internet, a survey showed this week. Almost nine out of every 10 U.K.