Stories

by Sue Hodgson -  As the election season comes to an end, I find myself grateful for the return to normality after weeks of heated debates, endless signs and often broken promises. While elections are essential to our democracy, it's unfortunate to see how the major parties often resort to unnecessary facts to secure votes, [...]

by Richard Hope -  Twenty years ago, I arrived in Vancouver and, like countless others before me, was instantly captivated by British Columbia's spectacular scenery. Vancouver and B.C. have changed considerably since then, and after 14 years of working in London, U.K., my wife and I emigrated to B.C. last year. My passion for wine

by Steve Sakiyama -  I'm terrible with names. I have no trouble recalling important things (like science and sports trivia), but when it comes to remembering names, I'm not the crispiest chip in the bag. The reason for this is a mystery – just like Stonehenge, the Bermuda Triangle, and the fluctuating price of gas.

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  Ten acres of beautiful woodland trails hidden deep in a ravine is a wonderful surprise to find in the middle of a quiet neighbourhood. Doumac Park in the northern part of Cordova Bay features Revans Creek flowing through banks densely lined with ferns, mosses, mahonia and snowberry. We entered

by Jessica O'Brien Cameron, Associate Portfolio Manager, Wealth Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy -  If you haven't started planning for your business succession, you're not alone. Less than 10% of owners of small and medium businesses in Canada have a written, formal succession plan. Most business owners focus on growing their business, not thinking about selling

The "reminiscence bump" refers to how we recall a disproportionate number of memories from ages 10 to 30. This phenomenon is often tied to music, which acts as a powerful memory cue, making those years especially nostalgic. It explains why we're so drawn to the songs of our youth, while newer music can struggle to