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Rich, creamy mushroom soup a fine starter for fall dinner party

Subtle herbs complement the rich and creamy mushroom flavour in this fall soup. The perfect starter for a dinner party, serve with a crusty roll or baguette for dipping.
What's really scary about Halloween

What's really scary about Halloween

Crossing street while trick-or-treating more hazardous than tainted candy

Irritation, reaction to medication can cause leaky breasts

Dear doctors: I am 32, married and have two children, ages 5 and 3. In the past month, I have had a pale white discharge from both breasts. I nursed both my children.
Arrange the blooms you grow

Arrange the blooms you grow

Cut flower gardens are attractive options for those who don't like removing the best blooms from their borders and beds for indoor display. The bouquets also open new avenues for creativity along with becoming something personal to share.

ood taste is trick to decor

Excess of the gory and grotesque has become tiresome and tacky

Not every hernia requires surgery

DEAR DOCTORS: Recently, during a visit with my primary-care doctor, I was told that I have an abdominal hernia, but I never asked him for an explanation of what this means. Could you explain it, and also the pros and cons of treatment? J.R.

Volunteering

The University of Victoria is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and helping the United Way celebrate its 75th.
A second look can captivate the catwalk

A second look can captivate the catwalk

On the catwalk, Look No. 2 might be worth a second look. Yes, it's usually the opening outfit - and model - that gets the fanfare, but the next one out can make a strong statement, too.
Study finds extra weight tied to higher risk of hospitalization

Study finds extra weight tied to higher risk of hospitalization

Regardless of lifestyle and other health-related factors, heavier people were more likely than lean ones to be hospitalized for a variety of conditions, according to an Australian study.
The business of style

The business of style

Design insiders offer tips on how to take lines from runway to retail