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One in five adult 91Ô­´´s don't have a family doctor, study finds

One in five adult 91Ô­´´s don't have a family doctor, study finds

A recent survey and peer-reviewed analysis have found British Columbians are the third least likely to have a family doctor in Canada and the most likely to use walk-in clinics.
John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

An absurdity often in play is that a rider is somehow safer when their bike is noisy because they will be noticed more by other road users.
Kid finds dead shark washed up on B.C. beach

Kid finds dead shark washed up on B.C. beach

"It is not common to see these sharks washed up on shore," says one DFO scientist.
New bill would let 91Ô­´´s pass citizenship rights down to children born abroad

New bill would let 91Ô­´´s pass citizenship rights down to children born abroad

OTTAWA — A new government bill tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday would allow 91Ô­´´s to pass citizenship rights down to their children born outside the country — a move that would add an unknown number of new citizens.
'Looking over our shoulders': A killing looms large in a little B.C. town

'Looking over our shoulders': A killing looms large in a little B.C. town

LUMBY, B.C. — Something has shifted in the pretty little village of Lumby, B.C. It's subtle, say residents of the community of 2,000 people, nestled in the hills of the North Okanagan in B.C.'s Interior.
Toronto's WNBA expansion franchise touted as 'Canada's team' by owner Larry Tanenbaum

Toronto's WNBA expansion franchise touted as 'Canada's team' by owner Larry Tanenbaum

TORONTO — The WNBA isn't just coming to Toronto, it's coming to Canada.
Singer-guitarist Cedric Burnside was born to play the blues

Singer-guitarist Cedric Burnside was born to play the blues

Singer-guitarist Cedric Burnside, who performs in Victoria this weekend, is one of the few modern-day bluesmen who was actually born into the profession.
Critic's picks: Victoria Drum Fest; The Choirs YYJ; Drew Lynch

Critic's picks: Victoria Drum Fest; The Choirs YYJ; Drew Lynch

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Victoria Drum Fest at the Songhees Wellness Centre on Sunday, May 26.
Ask Lisi: Dad feels left out in chaos of teen daughters' lives

Ask Lisi: Dad feels left out in chaos of teen daughters' lives

Advice: Perhaps you should schedule some family-only time during the week. That would give you a chance to connect with your daughters and your wife.
Your Good Health: Patient concerned that statins increase the risk of dementia

Your Good Health: Patient concerned that statins increase the risk of dementia

While statins reduce overall dementia due to beneficial effects on blood vessels, some people may experience memory loss with certain statins, which seems to be reversible by changing to a different one.