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Monique Keiran: Household labours not delineated by gender

Monique Keiran: Household labours not delineated by gender

When it comes to gender equality, researchers find Dad’s actions around the house mean more than his words. University of B.C.
Geoff Johnson: New deputy minister faces opportunity

Geoff Johnson: New deputy minister faces opportunity

When the CEO of any large organization departs unexpectedly, the reasons for the departure quickly become irrelevant.
Spiritual practice develops our social practice

Spiritual practice develops our social practice

Spiritual practises are popular these days.
Dermod Travis: Elections B.C. afflicted with name confusion

Dermod Travis: Elections B.C. afflicted with name confusion

Companies rarely complain when you underestimate their political donations, particularly if the amounts already look bad.
Shannon Corregan: Suspending students a poor solution

Shannon Corregan: Suspending students a poor solution

This summer, the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils passed a resolution to seek alternative solutions to suspensions in schools. It’s encouraging to see B.C.
Hannah Day fights on, Tour de Rock riders ride on

Hannah Day fights on, Tour de Rock riders ride on

Times Colonist health reporter Cindy Harnett had another heart-warming update about four-year-old Hannah Day, who recently returned to her Langford home, celebrating 100 days cancer-free after battling the disease for two years.
Learning the phonetic alphabet: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie . . .

Learning the phonetic alphabet: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie . . .

A phonetic alphabet is useful when you’re dictating the spelling of a word or two for someone, such as a name. It is particularly useful for distinguishing between B/D and M/N.
Jordan Bateman: B.C. liquor taxes costing consumers dearly

Jordan Bateman: B.C. liquor taxes costing consumers dearly

Not long ago, two brides-to-be from Prince George — to protect their identities, we’ll call them “Thelma and Louise” — made a run for the Alberta border and cheaper liquor.
Mohammed Adam: Time for Queen’s glorious reign to end

Mohammed Adam: Time for Queen’s glorious reign to end

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for what some might consider 62 glorious years, and the time has come for the old order to give way to the new. Events in European royal circles suggest the Queen must step aside for Prince Charles.
YYJ bikes: July cycling events in Victoria, B.C.

YYJ bikes: July cycling events in Victoria, B.C.

July brings blue skies, warm temperatures — and lots of bike-related events! Be sure to check back, I'll be updating the list as the month goes on.