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Please open your wallet/purse - and hopefully say "aaah. . . yes!" to each of the following annual financial checkup tests. I am prepared to "grow" my knowledge of and improve my attitude toward money management.

Thanksgiving weekend brought a great gift to me. It came as an unfortunate circumstance, but it was a great gift nonetheless for which I was, and still am, very grateful.

If you are bored with your fitness routine, or not seeing the results that you did at the beginning, you may be experiencing a fitness plateau. A great way to get through a plateau or workout rut is to challenge your body in new and different ways.

This National School Safety Week, Oct. 17-23, the Canada Safety Council encourages young pedestrians and cyclists to dress brightly to be seen, according to a written statement.

Time still remaining on our side

Everyone experiences a fall now and then. While most falls do not cause serious injury, occasionally we are reminded of how even a simple fall from standing can be catastrophic.

It’s time to get back to some serious oyster eating. After all, we’re now in the months when oysters are usually at their prime. With fresh shucked oysters on the half shell must go wine, and ideally something crisp and dry, even stony at that.

Department store anchors renovated west wing

The Vancouver Biennale is inviting people of all ages to participate in the creation of a public artwork outside Simons at Park Royal South. A "pigmenting party" is set for Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Making your own wrapping paper is not as time consuming as you might think. If you would really like to impress someone special and make a great first impression then this idea is for you. All the materials may be purchased at your local craft store.