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Pet Pause: Jacob

Humans’ names: Paul Schaefer and Alicia Block Pet: Jacob, a 20-month-old Great Dane puppy Favourite activities: Jacob loves to run and play when he’s out on walks, but when he’s at home he is lazy and likes to cuddle on the couch and sleep.

Vancouver Island winery gets a new look

With the Okanagan so prominent as a wine touring destination, it’s easy to forget that Vancouver Island is closer, easier to reach, and its star is very much on the rise.

Calls for seniors project proposals issued

The Government of Canada recently announced two calls for proposals for projects intended to help seniors across Canada stay active, engaged and informed.
OLDER AND WISER: To defer or not to defer: that is the question

OLDER AND WISER: To defer or not to defer: that is the question

Pay your property taxes or defer them. If you are 55 or older the choice is yours. B.C. offers up two property tax deferment programs.
Team riding for autism

Team riding for autism

Test of Metal participants fundraising for Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society

Sports icons support Wear Plaid for Dad campaign

Men - get over your ego, get over your embarrassment, and get the test. That message may hit below the belt, but if it can save a few men from dying from prostate cancer, then Kirk McLean will keep on saying it.
Dress sharp in the summer heat

Dress sharp in the summer heat

Men don't need to sacrifice style for comfort this season
Release effort

Release effort

The annual Adopt-a-Fish event, co-presented by the West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society, Coho Society and Department of Fisheries and Oceans, was held recently at Memorial Park.

ROMANCING THE STOVE: Turn Tuesdays into family taco night

Somewhere along the line I think all home cooks fall prey to the "what can I make for dinner?" dilemma.
Local birds offer array of identifiable calls

Local birds offer array of identifiable calls

The voices of birds have inspired people throughout the ages - it is nature's music.