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Get in tune with natural rhythms

Get in tune with natural rhythms

We've all heard of natural rhythms, the daily, monthly and yearly cycles that govern our planet. And while some people try to live in harmony with such things, as a society we tend to dismiss the subject as New Age nonsense.
Dare to try something new

Dare to try something new

My 80-year-old Mom from Winnipeg is here for a visit and it is always fun to have her stay with us.
A call to leash independent watchdogs

A call to leash independent watchdogs

The man who has been heading up a review of the British Columbia legislature's independent watchdogs recently wrote an academic paper accusing Alberta's former auditor general of overstepping his authority, recommending his successors be put on a lea
Living with chronic pain and disease

Living with chronic pain and disease

For many people, daily life is challenged by persistent pain or symptoms of a disease that will not be going away: they are living with chronic pain or chronic disease, and it's not easy.
That thing only Mom can do

That thing only Mom can do

I'm not ashamed to admit that in my lifetime I've met many people who have frightened and intimidated me. I can recall at least a few teachers, one boss, and the occasional colleague who I wouldn't cross for any reason.
Sea to Sky Singers dig deep for performance

Sea to Sky Singers dig deep for performance

The Sea to Sky Singers perform tonight (May 7) in the Historic Mill building at the B.C. Museum of Mining at Britannia Beach at 7 p.m. when "Deep Longing" is the theme for this year's Spring Concert. Another performance will be held in St.
Teachers' reality

Teachers' reality

Editor, I am writing in response to "School board freezes wages" (The Chief, April 30). As a teacher-activist, I am concerned about your coverage of this issue and would like to address some of the misconceptions that are presented in the article.
What oil experts?

What oil experts?

Note: Editor, BC has oil expertise? When I heard [Minister of Environment] Barry Penner talking about the oil spill expertise and the integrated teams we have here in B.C. I must admit I was a little surprised.
Political theatre

Political theatre

Faaaaan-tastic! Former premier Bill Vander Zalm is riding into Squamish this Sunday (May 9) on a rising tide of public opposition to the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Welcome to the online Games

Welcome to the online Games

Like a lot of people, I've been mostly watching the 2010 Winter Olympic Games from the comfort of my own home on my living room television.