Cross Country Ski Lessons at Black Jack Ski Club Learning the basics of cross country skiing will open the door to a lifetime of fun and fitness!  The Jackrabbits program offers cross country ski lessons throughout the winter for kids ages 4-11.  Lessons begin on December 8 and go through until March 9.  Lessons are offered...

As we age, many people are extending their reach to read a book or are reaching for “cheaters” or reading glasses.  This can be due to a number of issues. The muscles that are required to contract and expand to focus can sometimes get lax, so, eye exercises certainly helps.  Also, the macula, which is a portion of the retina...

Retirement security is one of the most pressing economic issues facing Canadian families today. As many as 5.8 million Canadians - nearly a third of our work force - are facing a steep decline in their standard of living upon retirement.  For many young Canadians, the situation is even more dire. Without real action now to ...

There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy, Horatio.  - Shakespeare’s Prince Hamlet November melancholy This month is always the least attractive to me personally: grey, cold, leaves stripped from trees and not yet warmed by the ambiance created by the holiday season. The marking...

Friday’s hockey game between the Grand Forks Border Bruins and Golden’s Rockets was a fun packed, energized fast-playing night of hockey, at the Grand Forks arena.  The result was a 6-4 win for the Bruins. The first goal was scored by Bruin’s Connor Gross, the puck connects to the net after 5:02 minutes of fast-passed power […]

A new draft consultant report commissioned by the city recommends hot water biomass—burning wood waste from sawmills to heat water— as a heat source for Nelson’s buildings. There are still some details to be worked out with the consultant, says Nelson Hydro manager Alex Love, before the report is presented to Nelson City Council in […]

A 72-year-old Vancouver used a knife to end a dog fight near Kitsilano Beach Park, Nov. 20.  The unnamed man was walking his pug off-leash when it ran up to another dog. The dog, which was identified as a pitbull in a Vancouver Police Department press release, was on-leash and being walked by a woman.  The dog started to fight...

Our province has created deep historical, cultural and business ties with countries around the world enabling us to create strong trading partnerships and diversify our markets. Each year B.C. welcomes close to 40,000 new immigrants because we recognize the importance of the wide-range of social and economic benefits associated...

The European Union (EU) will continue its ban on imported seal products, despite the Canadian government's appeal that it violates fair trade agreements.  In February 2011, Canada requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) create a dispute settlement panel to challenge the ban set by the EU.  However, the WTO decided...

A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry during the upcoming winter season. Representatives from the BC Coroners Service, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are highlighting the risks...