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Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job

Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job

If it’s an intoxicating perfume you’re after, here are some flowers that will make your nose — and your heart — happy.
Claire Nielsen: Owning our triggers

Claire Nielsen: Owning our triggers

From road rage to relationship blowups, our emotional triggers can wreak havoc on our lives. But understanding where they come from is the first step toward managing them.
Author includes qathet resident in book about women's rights

Author includes qathet resident in book about women's rights

We have to keep our eye on the ball, says author Karin Wells
Chiropractor in Powell River reimagines back care

Chiropractor in Powell River reimagines back care

Dr. Jeremy Buhay’s approach pairs spinal adjustments with lifestyle coaching
Society offers recovery solutions in Powell River area

Society offers recovery solutions in Powell River area

Efforts being made to help people with substance use or alcohol problems get better in their home community
Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's what they can tell you

Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's what they can tell you

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle , that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party .
Claire Nielsen: Letting go of that grudge

Claire Nielsen: Letting go of that grudge

Resentment may feel justified, but over time, it corrodes our peace, damages relationships, and even impacts our physical health.
Fragrant Nigerian-inspired fried rice is easy enough for a weeknight

Fragrant Nigerian-inspired fried rice is easy enough for a weeknight

Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet.
Editorial: Dads in the limelight

Editorial: Dads in the limelight

Good fathers deserve the accolades they’ll receive this weekend
How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she’s grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally.