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Concussions ended Scott Ramsay's hockey career — but they've become his passion as a nurse
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports News Local News Junior Hockey Hockey Health As part of his PhD in nursing from UBC, Ramsay tracked just under 23,000 children and youth (ages 5-18) who were diagnosed with concussions in 2016-17. Get the latest from Steve Ewen straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 23, 2023 • Last…
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Wine Guy: A month of celebratory wine days
Breadcrumb Trail Links Wine Food Who knew there was so much wine to celebrate in November? Published Nov 22, 2023 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 3 minute read Photo by JackF /Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links…
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Condo Smarts: Strata faces decisions after total building loss to fire
Breadcrumb Trail Links Homes Condos BC Real Estate Owners seek guidance after recent North Okanagan fires Published Nov 22, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read There is much to consider after a strata-owned building is destroyed in a fire. The process is complicated, and legal advice is required to navigate the…
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ESF: Christmas Bureau and engaged community members make the holidays brighter for Mission families, seniors
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News ESF: The Christmas Bureau collaborates with a number of partners, including the City of Mission. Published Nov 21, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read The 2023 Mission Christmas Bureau team is packing food hampers and distributing toys to the needy. Pictured: Kulbir Bhatti (Mission Community…
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Planting Paperwhite bulbs in soil easiest method
Breadcrumb Trail Links Homes Gardening Although planting in water and decorative pebbles is more popular Published Nov 21, 2023 • Last updated 35 minutes ago • 1 minute read Elegant ‘Paperwhite’ narcissus are the quintessential forcing bulb. Photo by PNG Files Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Donations down, need is up, says Richmond Cares' Ed Gavsie
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Toys collected at the drive, which takes place Nov. 18 in the parking lot of Lansdowne Centre, will go to the nonprofit’s Christmas fund. Published Nov 17, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read Ed Gavsie of Richmond Cares (left) with Insp. Michael Cohee, Cpl. Roy…
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Fire Through Dry Grass Shows Wheelchair Users’ Fight to Stay Safe at a COVID-19 Hotspot
Photo by Gary Dean Clarke/@garydeanclarke Three and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, a new documentary reveals the appalling conditions faced by a group of working-age wheelchair users at the government-run Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in New York City. Fire Through Dry Grass was produced by the wheelchair users who…
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Clematis: Tips for pruning summer and spring bloomers
Breadcrumb Trail Links Homes Gardening Learn how to get lots of new growth and flowers Published Nov 14, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read Not all clematis vines are pruned in the same way, says garden expert Helen Chesnut. Photo by ANGELA LASSAM Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are…
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Tips for keeping beets and carrots safe from freezing weather
Breadcrumb Trail Links Homes Gardening Helen Chesnut explains ways to protect root crops from frost damage Published Nov 08, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read Helen Chesnut explains ways to keep beets and carrots in good, useable condition this winter. Photo by PNG Files Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products…
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