Opinion

A prolonged teachers’ strike can strike fear into the hearts of parents facing an uncertain September. As a homeschooler, I think it’s a good time to let others know a few tricks of the education trade.

Enjoy those last days of summer -- there are still plenty of bike events happening in September. Be sure to check back, as I'll be updating the list as the month goes on.

The 28th annual Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival wrapped up Sunday after 11 days of shows. At a packed Pick of the Fringe party, these awards were handed out, based on online voting by audience members. Winners received oddball trophies. See below.

The last time Pat saw her granddaughter, the younger woman was in the agony of drug withdrawal, crawling around on the floor and begging for help.

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines “celebrity” as “a person who is famous.” It doesn’t say “a person who is famous and rich, and has no right to speak about Alberta’s oilsands.

Consumers visiting meat counters lately will have noticed new labels. Since Aug. 21, Canadian consumers have been able to read clearly whether meat products have been mechanically tenderized.

Nature Boy faced a dilemma recently. As the person tasked with the weekly grocery run, he had splurged on tenderloin steaks.

The death of Tina Fontaine and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remark that this tragic event is a crime and not a “sociological phenomenon” is a watershed event that cannot be ignored.

Among the many reasons offered for why many Canadians are increasingly facing difficulties finding a family physician is the fact that the workforce has become increasingly female.

Back from summer holidays, I am struck by what usually occurs to me when I resume my work schedule. The difference in pace and activity doesn’t just impact my mood or sense of balance, the quality of my attention is dramatically different.