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Recently, the federal government made an investment of $10 million for defibrillators in hockey rinks around the country. As stated by the government, they are committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, while encouraging active and healthy lifestyles.

Companies fight for less fortunate

Friends In Need Food Bank, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, and Make a Wish Children's Charity will be rolling in the dough after this weekend's lineup of fundraisers.

Local MS Walk raises $18K

Sunday was a dog-gone fine day to go for a walk while at the same time raising money to help support those afflicted with multiple sclerosis.

Walkers fighting nerve disease

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is Canada's most common neurological disease of young adults. Between 7,000 and 10,000 live with it in B.C.

Kids with juvenile arthritis can live full lives

March is Juvenile Arthritis Month. Now I imagine that many of you think I got this wrong; arthritis is a disease for old folks, or at least adults. But that is not the case.

Local filmmaker shines light on MS

A documentary filmmaker from Tsawwassen is racing the clock to raise money to get his film about his descent into multiple sclerosis onto the big screen. Jason DaSilva was diagnosed with MS in 2005 when he was 25, but it wasn't until the following year when he fell on a beach during a family vacation that he had to face the onslaught of symptoms heading his way.

Arthritis not just for adults

MARCH is Juvenile Arthritis Month. Now I imagine that many of you think I got this wrong, arthritis is a disease for old folks, or at least adults. But that is not the case.

Positive memories made on Alaska cruise

Angel Twedt is only 44 years old. She is already confined to a wheelchair with a paralyzed left leg and left arm.

Better safe than sorry with water

I've been reading all these letters and petitions about chlorinating our water and I agree they should also fluoride it.

Bakeries hot for gluten-free goodies

On a recent visit to Panne Rizo, the bakery's shelves were bursting with sugar cookies, pecan shortbread, rum balls, cinnamon dots - wee scrolls of cinnamon and sugar - and much more. A table by the door boasted seasonal goodies such as fruitcake and pfeffernüsse (a kind of German cookie often covered in sugar), and the front counter beckoned with muffins and squares.

Cheesecake modified for Daddy

I held a desserts and drinks housewarming once. I made 10 different kinds of cheesecakes. Yes, 10.

Cheesecake modified for Daddy

In my family, I am known as the "cheesecake queen." I held a desserts and drinks housewarming once. I made 10 different kinds of cheesecakes. Yes, 10.