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A recent survey reveals that young Canadians are losing confidence in investing. (Black Press Media File Photo)

Young generations are losing confidence in investing, new B.C. survey reveals

A survey shows young Canadians’ challenges in fulfilling their investment aspirations

Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis poses for a portrait at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa on Friday, June 2, 2023. The 12-year-old is graduating from the University of Ottawa’s biomedical science program, and setting a record in the process. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Meet Patricia, the 12-year-old soon to be Canada’s youngest university graduate in history

Patricia Dennis will walk across the University of Ottawa stage and accept a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science

The rising cost of living has ramped up pressure on parents, who say it’s tougher than ever to save for their children’s post-secondary education, a new survey found. Graduates are silhouetted as they line up for a convocation ceremony at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, B.C., on Friday, May 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Stretched thin, parents have swath of options to save for children’s education

Julie Petrera, a senior strategist for client needs at Edward Jones, said the first step is getting a handle on cost estimates

Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)

Nanaimo to Vancouver Hullo Ferries announces fare prices, service to begin in August

Pets and bikes allowed on ferries, says ferry operator

Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
Steve Tersmette launches his new book Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies in the Platzl on Saturday, June 3. Paul Rodgers photo.

Kimberley’s Steve Tersmette releases second Waterfall Hikes book

Kimberley’s Steve Tersmette has published Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies, a…

Steve Tersmette launches his new book Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies in the Platzl on Saturday, June 3. Paul Rodgers photo.
A deer swims alongside a Bigg’s whale, identified as T124C and called Cooper, in the waters east of Vancouver Island. (Sam Murphy/Island Adventures)

Whale of a tale: Deer evades being eaten by orca off Vancouver Island

Bigg’s whales feed on marine mammals such seals, sea lions and porpoises

A deer swims alongside a Bigg’s whale, identified as T124C and called Cooper, in the waters east of Vancouver Island. (Sam Murphy/Island Adventures)
Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)

PODCAST: Singer Raymond Salgado, ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ finalist

TODAY IN B.C.: He discusses the competition, his music, and his journey

Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)
“Treatment strategies that can help lower post-meal glucose swings and rapid changes in glucose are crucial to managing this condition,” said researcher Dr. Barbara Oliveira (Omi Sido/Pixabay.com)

Low-carb breakfasts could be beneficial for managing Type-2 diabetes: B.C. study

Having a higher protein and fat breakfast can help manage blood sugar, the study says

“Treatment strategies that can help lower post-meal glucose swings and rapid changes in glucose are crucial to managing this condition,” said researcher Dr. Barbara Oliveira (Omi Sido/Pixabay.com)
Jennifer-Lee Gunson. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Building and renovating healthier homes can improve our livability

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Jennifer-Lee Gunson. (HAVAN photo)
Policing transition in B.C. examined. (File photo)

PODCAST: Is it time for a B.C. provincial police force?

TODAY IN B.C.: Langley Township votes to no longer share RCMP with Langley City, while Surrey’s transition is on hold

Policing transition in B.C. examined. (File photo)
B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about gardens and gardening?

This is the time of year when many people love to watch their gardens grow

B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)
The Duck Divas have been hiding tiny resin ducks across B.C. to bring a smile to people's faces. (The Duck Divas/Facebook)

The sneaky Duck Divas have been hiding tiny fowl across B.C.’s Interior

Tiny, colourful ducks have been found in Abbotsford, Merritt and Kamloops

The Duck Divas have been hiding tiny resin ducks across B.C. to bring a smile to people's faces. (The Duck Divas/Facebook)
Armstrong’s Marty Eckert was handed the keys to his new Volkswagen Taos Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Eckert won the car through Tim Hortons’ Roll Up the Rim to Win contest. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

North Okanagan man Rolls Up new Volkswagen with Tim Hortons coffee

‘I thought it was a joke. I had to call my wife to come and verify that it was actually real’

Armstrong’s Marty Eckert was handed the keys to his new Volkswagen Taos Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Eckert won the car through Tim Hortons’ Roll Up the Rim to Win contest. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)

PODCAST: Brad Merritt is a founding member of the iconic band, 54-40

TODAY IN B.C.: New single from ‘West Coast Band’ featured on the podcast

Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)
Plan International Canada’s study stresses that barriers to menstrual products has harmful impacts on Canadians. More than half of the study participants answered that their education did not cover what they needed to know, and lacked in diverse experiences. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

1-in-4 people say they experience period poverty in Canada: poll

A new study from Plan International has shed light on the widespread issue in the country

Plan International Canada’s study stresses that barriers to menstrual products has harmful impacts on Canadians. More than half of the study participants answered that their education did not cover what they needed to know, and lacked in diverse experiences. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Vancouver is currently in the process of making amendments to its noise control bylaw (Pixabay).

Dogs barking to construction: Canadians rate noisiness of their community

Research Co.’s online survey was conducted from May 19 to May 21, among 1,000 adults in Canada

Vancouver is currently in the process of making amendments to its noise control bylaw (Pixabay).
Boo preps for his big debut (Image/ Nicola Green)

Boo the bear preps for big debut as Kicking Horse Resort opens

The Grizzly Bear Refuge opens May 27 near Golden

Boo preps for his big debut (Image/ Nicola Green)
Harry Burton. (photo by Burton)

250 and counting: Salt Spring man tries to keep apple varieties from going extinct

Local farmer looks to diversify apple availability in the name of good taste

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Harry Burton. (photo by Burton)
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Home Cents: Make your home work for you

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd. (HAVAN photo)
Pronouncer Jacques Bailly listens to a debate over proposed word definitions and sentence use during a meeting of the word panel to finalize the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee words on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

For decades, the word panel’s work has been a closely guarded secret

Pronouncer Jacques Bailly listens to a debate over proposed word definitions and sentence use during a meeting of the word panel to finalize the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee words on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)