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Courtenay was No. 98 – with a bullet

Courtenay was No. 98 – with a bullet

Get all the tax credits you can to hide your cash from the taxman

When it comes to tax credits, be sure you’re getting all that should come to you. Start with this handy tax-trimming checklist.
Celebrate National Wildlife Week — and our forests

Celebrate National Wildlife Week — and our forests

Celebrate National Wildlife Week from April 10 to 16 by taking a walk in one of our many local forests and looking beyond the trees.

Drive more safely and save money on gas

The way you drive can have a significant influence on how much fuel your vehicle uses.

Make the most out of your tax refund

What are you going to do with your tax refund? You could spend it, but then, it would just be … gone. In the interest of a long-term improvement to your personal financial picture, here are a few alternative tax refund uses to explore.

Japan needs sisterly help on its path to recovery

Japan is just starting to recover from the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Japanese citizens devastated by the natural disasters and their aftermath need our help.

Major behaviour changes in teenager are worrisome

It’s not unusual for teens to want to deal with things on their own. Their lack of experience though, can lead them to cope in ways that are not healthy, like alcohol abuse.

The more you know and the more you talk about it, the less dementia will scare children

Dementia-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s can be difficult for adults to understand, so how can we possibly explain it to our children? As adults, it can be very confusing to know how much to tell children about their grandparent or great-grandparent’s disease and what words to use.

Get your car off the highway if it doesn't work

Once your vehicle is no longer properly equipped for use on the highway, you are obligated to remove it immediately.

Look to maximize your retirement income with tax planning

Tax planning is boring and absolutely necessary at any age but especially after you retire. Here are some tax-management strategies aimed at maximizing your retirement income.