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Jim Hume >D11

When my grandfather arrived in Victoria in 1908, he had other things to worry about and couldn't have been overly concerned about that year's Olympics being held in the capital of the Empire - London.

We'd all love to age gracefully, but it might be easier if we knew what the heck that meant.

Eight white erasers ... really? The back-to-school treasure hunt can be a frustrating exercise

Jazz scion makes peace with the family biz >D7

In our last column, a mother wrote to ask for tips to help instil good reading habits in her son. "My six-year-old son is extremely energetic and active," she wrote. "When he has to sit still, he gets fidgety.

Kids need to get to bed earlier than during the lazy days of summer

I hope you'll use my letter. I'm writing to warn people about what can happen if they ignore warning signs. One day I suddenly had a pounding, left-sided headache. At first I took Tylenol, which helped a bit. Then I took Aspirin and went to bed.

Pot alleviates pain from chemo, arthritis and more, retirees say

Tango Festival: Free concert in Centennial Square, Sunday 1-6: 30 p.m. concert, dance and food. passion4tango.com Free-B Film Fest. Every Saturday in August at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park. Bring blankets and snacks.