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Janet Bagnall: Blame the gender tax for unequal pay rates

Janet Bagnall: Blame the gender tax for unequal pay rates

It’s January 2013, and Canada’s gender wage gap stands at 19 per cent. This means that women are paid on average 81 cents to every $1 earned by men.
Comment: Take prevention seriously, make it a priority

Comment: Take prevention seriously, make it a priority

B.C.’s auditor general noted last week that “despite the fact that promoting healthy well-being and preventing disease has been a major theme in every throne speech since 2008,” the B.C.
I'm being trained by a ninja.

I'm being trained by a ninja.

I looked up the word ninjas at www.merriam-webster.com and it said, "ERROR: NINJAS CANNOT BE FOUND." Well played ninjas, well played. I looked up Jonathan on MIJO Sport's Facebook page ...and I found this.
Weigh-In Wednesday #1

Weigh-In Wednesday #1

This is how I used to feel. Happy Hump Day! Well, it's the very middle of the week and my weigh-in day. I have found this day in particular to be THE best day for weighing in...
“I’ll buy the next round…”

“I’ll buy the next round…”

It's discombobulated hula time! Round 2 – Wait? You mean I have to do this more than once? It’s a continual thing…yeah? Tuesday equals cardio in the morning and Jonathan in the afternoon.
Les Leyne: Save the male premier from extinction

Les Leyne: Save the male premier from extinction

“In just over two weeks,” says the Toronto Star, “Ontario could become the sixth province or territory in Canada led by a woman.
Geoff Johnson: FSA ‘;report cards’ an abuse of a useful tool

Geoff Johnson: FSA ‘;report cards’ an abuse of a useful tool

Like an unavoidable visit from an annoying relative, the Foundation Skills Assessment has arrived on the doorstep of public education again. As tests go, the FSA is as technically well-constructed as tests of its type can be. It’s developed by B.C.
Exercise, not extra size

Exercise, not extra size

Monday – Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre – I’m meeting Jonathan for my first cardio session and I’m crapping my pants…haha…at least he’s not scary. And then all of a sudden, “I’m on a bike!” I can do this.
Why monkeys make you thinner...

Why monkeys make you thinner...

Here’s the thing about exercising…I will do pretty much anything to get out of it.
Comment: Assisted suicide is a slippery slope for society

Comment: Assisted suicide is a slippery slope for society

Recent coverage of the assisted-suicide case to be heard by the B.C.