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John Ducker: Crosswalks risky for both drivers and pedestrians

John Ducker: Crosswalks risky for both drivers and pedestrians

Using a crosswalk is a risk — full stop — and drivers and pedestrians have responsibility to mitigate those risks.
Events marking National Indigenous Peoples Day on 91Ô­´´ Island

Events marking National Indigenous Peoples Day on 91Ô­´´ Island

A roundup of events in Greater Victoria and around 91Ô­´´ Island to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024.
June 21: Your Daily Horoscope

June 21: Your Daily Horoscope

Friday, June 21st ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If someone you have to deal with socially or professionally gets on your nerves today just turn your back on them and walk away.
Ask Lisi: Seek help together for boyfriend's son's tantrums

Ask Lisi: Seek help together for boyfriend's son's tantrums

Work as a team to research, read parenting books and talk to an expert — it could bring you closer.
Your Good Health: Supplements and a precancer scan wrack up large bills

Your Good Health: Supplements and a precancer scan wrack up large bills

Expensive supplements and extensive testing that isn’t based on identified problems is not recommended
June 20: Your Daily Horoscope

June 20: Your Daily Horoscope

Thursday, June 20th ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Try to avoid disputes with loved ones today because you are going to have to rely on each other a lot over the next few weeks. Harmony on the home front is essential if you are to work together.
Eric Akis: A potato soup to get excited about

Eric Akis: A potato soup to get excited about

In-season B.C. Warba potatoes and asparagus are combined with other vegetables in this soup you could serve with crusty bread or rolls.
Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you

Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you

As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket. The 89-year-old cooks everything from scratch and eats mostly vegetarian.
Ask Lisi: Wife's reaction to husband's accidents concerning

Ask Lisi: Wife's reaction to husband's accidents concerning

My friend has broken a lot of bones lately. I try to talk to him about it but he brushes me off. I’ve even approached his wife on the matter, but she thinks it serves him right for being so active.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Time to plant fall, winter vegetables depends on the garden

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Time to plant fall, winter vegetables depends on the garden

Seeding broccoli, winter cabbage and over-wintering cauliflower indoors mid-June to late June works well in most situations.