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What you should eat before your workout

Snack should have carbohydrates and protein
Cubs spread environmental awareness

Cubs spread environmental awareness

Hubby's musical tastes take step back in time

When music is concerned, I've always felt I've known the husband pretty well. He's never been a Beach Boy. He has, however, been a diehard fan of Pearl Jam. And Dire Straits. And Steely Dan and The Allman Brothers.
Treat dad to breakfast in the park on Sunday

Treat dad to breakfast in the park on Sunday

Annual Father’s Day event in Boundary Bay

The power of community

I was sitting at a bench on the dike enjoying the cool of the evening. A flock of gulls flew over. Then a huge flock of birds swarmed over the water in amazing patterns. Then I noticed a swarm of bugs circling a few metres from where I was sitting.

New smart phone is just too intelligent for its own good

The fact that I have a new work phone is not particularly noteworthy. The fact that I'm too stupid to use it is another matter entirely. My new phone, like my old phone, comes with numbers. It comes with a handset. It comes with a ringer.
Seniors Week: KinVillage marks Seniors Week with activities

Seniors Week: KinVillage marks Seniors Week with activities

KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen has special events lined up to celebrate Seniors Week this year. A pancake breakfast is planned for Monday to get the week started.
Garden Buddies program specifically for seniors

Garden Buddies program specifically for seniors

Have you always wanted to cultivate your green thumb? If so then here is your chance to join a tight community of Earthwise volunteers who are assisting seniors to continue gardening at home.
Comox Valley brimming with fun

Comox Valley brimming with fun

Victoria, Tofino, Parksville. If there are spotlight stealers on Vancouver Island, it's this trio that garners all the attention. For road warriors who love to venture off the beaten track, this bodes well for the Comox Valley.

Gut and general health are interconnected

Unhealthy symptoms can range from unwanted gas to inability to break food down without pain