Life

OISTINS, Barbados — The fish are frying, the local Banks beer is flowing and an early Saturday-night crowd at Oistins’ fish-market-cum-street-party is clapping enthusiastically.

I think it’s safe to say death isn’t easy to deal with at any age.

Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues.

Q: I am not sure if this is something that you can help with or not. It is not really a big problem in the grand scheme of things; however, it continues to nag me and I am starting to wonder if things could be different.

Cape Lazo Power and Sail Squadron’s spring class will start Jan. 11.

Those looking to recycle their Christmas trees can do so at the firehalls in Comox and Courtenay next weekend (Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 8 and Jan. 9) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Cumberland firehall will also accept trees between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9.

Over the holidays, many people get new electronic gear. But did you know that the B.C. government can help you get rid of your old gadgets, while keeping your private information safe at the same time?

A number of Mount Washington-bound vehicles have been towed from the Strathcona Parkway due to flat tires, some of which have been punctured by sharp rocks.

Do you know what you should do to help manage chronic health challenges, but just can’t seem to do it?

It’s resolution time with a new year just around the corner.