Surviving the unthinkable

For many of us, it wouldn’t take long to name a family member, a friend, or a business associate who has suffered from a major illnesses, such as a heart attack, stroke or cancer. The good news is that many of... more

• Quality Foods set to expand into Courtenay
• Mistakes retirees can sometimes make with their finances
• Fancy a bit of risk? Look no further than U.S. markets

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Han Han Cho and Alex Olson perform at TOSH July 12

QUALICUM BEACH — Han Han Cho, bass virtuoso and former Associate Principal of the National Symphony Orchestra in Taipei, joins Victoria Symphony Orchestra bassist Alex Olson for an Old School House concert Sunday, July 12. Han is attaining widespread recognition... more

• Chilliwack rocks Parksville  
• That’s entertainment
• Little Shop raises curtain on B2B season

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QB firefighters in action 42 times in May

QUALICUM BEACH — The Qualicum Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded to 42 calls for service in May, of which 22 were for medical aid. Five calls were for false alarms, two were for vandalism fires, one was for a structure... more

• Canada Day is for families and friends  
• Sparky the fire dog finds new home
• Cop for cancer ready to climb mountains for children

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With some material possessions, it’s just hard to let go

Sometimes you just have to learn when to let go. It’s hard, though in this materialistic culture, to say goodbye to possessions and follow a more spiritual path, particularly if those possessions have sentimental value. That was certainly the case with my... more

• Choosing up sides
• Iraq: was it all worth it in the end?
• Smile: it’s good for you and you might even lose weight

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