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Claire Nielsen: Alcohol use gone bad

Claire Nielsen: Alcohol use gone bad

From social sips to daily dependence, the journey into alcoholism can be subtle but deadly. Columnist Claire Nielsen shares a personal story that underscores the importance of awareness and support.
The summer of saying 'no': How to protect your peace (and still have fun)

The summer of saying 'no': How to protect your peace (and still have fun)

As calendars fill up with beach days, weddings and barbecues, experts say it's time we rethink our approach to summertime commitments.
Staycation mental health tips: Making time off count, even at home

Staycation mental health tips: Making time off count, even at home

As social media fills with envy-inducing travel photos, many people feel like staying home during time off is second best. But experts say it might actually be the best thing for your mental health.
Opinion: How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

Opinion: How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

Offering people the chance to win a prize instead of only receiving their deposit back could incentivize more people to recycle more often.
Summer safety tips for dogs

Summer safety tips for dogs

With warmer weather comes outdoor fun—but also serious health threats for pets. A veterinarian shares essential advice on keeping dogs safe during the hottest months of the year.
Claire Nielsen: Alternative and nutritive cancer support

Claire Nielsen: Alternative and nutritive cancer support

When faced with a diagnosis as serious as cancer, many people are rethinking traditional treatments.
How Dubai chocolate went viral and disrupted the global pistachio market

How Dubai chocolate went viral and disrupted the global pistachio market

Dubai chocolate has become a benchmark for how quickly a moment online can ripple through the real world.
Claire Nielsen: Optimal performance on a plant-based diet

Claire Nielsen: Optimal performance on a plant-based diet

A Netflix documentary is challenging long-held beliefs about the role of meat in athletic performance.
Opinion: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters

Opinion: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters

Parents and caregivers don't need to craft perfect summer plans. What children truly need is to feel emotionally safe.
BC Highway Patrol debunks online misinformation about school zones

BC Highway Patrol debunks online misinformation about school zones

"Social media and AI are amplifying misinformation," said BC Highway Patrol in a statement Thursday.