In the Community

Linda Reid, Richmond East MLA and deputy speaker of the Legislative Assembly, was a 31-year-old elementary school teacher when she first ran for public office.

In our last column, Eileen, a seasoned visitor, gave us some mighty fine tips on how to spend time with our elderly relatives, friends and loved ones. Here she goes again with more of her secrets.

It appears that Gilmore Gardens Seniors Residence is home to more than one "unsung hero.

When Richmond's Jennifer Luce was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer in 2006, little did she know just how much her life would change. The News first met Luce in April 2007. At the time, she was 29 and on the road to recovery.

Riding my bike down Westminster Highway to the Sharing Farm at Terra Nova for the garlic festival on 14 August, I passed Gibbons Drive.

Choosing a financial advisor is as important as choosing investments for your portfolio. In either case, taking time to make the right decision can make a big difference in how well you do over the long term.

Making an assumption is the act of taking something for granted or accepting it as true without proof. You can call it a hypothesis, a theory, a belief, or a best guess.

If you've ever wondered what to do with that old electric toothbrush, tired vacuum cleaner or blackened toaster oven then now is your chance to clean them all out. A new recycling program called "Unplugged," launched Saturday, Oct.

Spending time with an elderly loved one can engender feelings of dread and boredom or fun and laughter. Most caregivers fall somewhere in the middle. They go to visit, put in their time and make the best of it.

If it weren't for years of research into childhood leukemia, Carol de Haas believes her daughter Michelle wouldn't be here today.