While you might forget the terrible twos in diapers, the grumpy teenage years, and the all the times in college when you didn’t have time to call… mom remembers. While one day of the year certainly isn’t enough, it’s a chance to give these special women some of the recognition they deserve. Ask them to […]
When Dignam bought a piece of beef from a friend, he decided to see if he could source a whole meal locally. “When you buy stuff locally, it was picked fresh, and it was picked ripe. …Read the full story
The demographic shift will lead to structural changes in the economy because a younger population demands different services and amenities, such as nighttime entertainment and schools, and a growing population will also mean prioritizing for investment in infrastructure and housing. In 2021, Nanaimo had 6,214 licensed businesses, of which the largest portion, 1,219, were in […]
The PQB News podcast PQBeat can be found here. …Read the full story
Many people believe that fat is not suitable for weight loss, but that’s not the case with brown adipose tissue . BAT is usually produced when you get cold, and your body is forced to burn it to increase your internal temperature. If you’re looking for a natural way to boost your weight loss efforts, […]
Mike DeVries, a 20-year-old Vancouver Island University student, is the man behind the @yomikez TikTok account. His most-watched TikTok shows viewers how to make one’s breath appear to look like smoke. He built up a base of followers rapidly, but then he met his girlfriend and put the account aside for a couple of years […]
After receiving a report of a beaver in distress – on World Wildlife Day, no less – two Mounties found the critter on East Beach, where waves were rolling it into the rocks. According to a representative from Critter Care, the beaver is at risk of having suffered kidney and liver damage from the salt […]
Father Harrison Ayre, pastor of St. …Read the full story
Elizabeth Leahy stretches to try and keep a balloon in play as teammates Thelma Young, Pat Heywood, Lisa School and Carolyn Hansen look on during a balloon volleyball match during the Lakeside Olympics at Lakeside Gardens Seniors Community on Wednesday, Feb. …Read the full story
A mother miniature pot-bellied pig and her female piglet are seen at the Chilliwack SPCA on Thursday, Dec. …Read the full story
Snuneymuxw First Nation’s cannabis retail and supply agreement with the provincial government under Section 119 of the Cannabis Control Licensing Act is the second of its kind in B.C. …Read the full story
The date is a complete palindrome and an ambigram, meaning it can be read the same backwards, forwards and even upside down when viewed on a calculator. Other palindrome dates are dependent on the specific date and time notation in any particular country. There are plenty of fun ways to mark the occasion. …Read the […]
Back in November, all 7,000 residents of Merritt had to evacuate because of heavy rainfall that caused the Coldwater River to overrun and flood the community. Bass Coast announced last week that the money went to the Merritt Rotary Disaster Relief Fund and six local Indigenous bands to aid relief efforts. This will be Bass […]
After chowing down, she let her Instagram followers in on her secret: She found the haul on Too Good to Go. The app is one of many uniting deal-seekers with restaurants and grocers eager to keep aging food that’s still fit for consumption out of the trash in exchange for a small fee. The app […]
Nabati Plant Eggz are a plant-based liquid egg product that was designed to mimic the same consistency, taste, and texture as you get with traditional chicken eggs,THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson. I’m not God, it’s not at that level,” Yehya said. Recently, there have even been suggestions the market is oversaturated. Still, with issues such as […]
How the insects manage to survive is one of many questions Gibson and Choong are working to answer. Gibson said records of wrack research go back a hundred years, but it’s only in the last decade or so that scientists have really started looking at it. …Read the full story
It is not a magic bullet, but when the lion’s share of land is zoned for single-family, this is the biggest single change governments can make to help the supply of suitable market family units. Municipal governments are frequently challenged to explain why their revenue requisition increase does not align with the tax increases or […]
