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Your Good Health: Diabetic patient wants to switch from metformin to Ozempic

Your Good Health: Diabetic patient wants to switch from metformin to Ozempic

The data in people with diabetes show that compared to medicines like glipizide, medicines like semaglutide have significant benefit.
Explore: Oak Bay car shows; Japan Fest; Supers Take the Field

Explore: Oak Bay car shows; Japan Fest; Supers Take the Field

Events: Car shows in Oak Bay, Saturday and Sunday; Japan Fest in Broadmead Village on Saturday; Superhero fundraiser at Starlight Stadium on Saturday.
Critic's picks: Denman writers fest, Folk Festival, The Lee Boys

Critic's picks: Denman writers fest, Folk Festival, The Lee Boys

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including the Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival, on July 19 to July 21.
Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

Under the proposal from former public safety minister Marco Mendicino , anyone who intimidated or otherwise harassed people within a buffer zone of 50 to 100 metres would be subject to harsher criminal penalties, including jail time.
U.S. eases border rules for dogs from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ as Liberals try to secure exemption

U.S. eases border rules for dogs from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ as Liberals try to secure exemption

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.
Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Public Transit Fund has been in the works for months and was promised in the recent federal budget. It is intended to be permanent, though it is currently only funded for 10 years.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: No need to prune small-growing patio tomatoes

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: No need to prune small-growing patio tomatoes

Small-growing patio tomato plants do well without pruning. It’s fine to leave them to grow as bushes.
Ask Lisi: Tell boyfriend his dancefloor behaviour upsets you

Ask Lisi: Tell boyfriend his dancefloor behaviour upsets you

If he ignores that point, then he’s not the guy for you. A partner should NOT go out of their way to upset their partner, no matter what the issue.
Your Good Health: Statin causes pain for blood-pressure patient

Your Good Health: Statin causes pain for blood-pressure patient

A statin like Lipitor is the first-line treatment, since we have decades of research showing it reduces heart attack in people at a high risk.
Eric Akis: Nothing says summer like ice cream pie

Eric Akis: Nothing says summer like ice cream pie

Two flavours of ice cream are layered in a graham cracker crumb crust and topped with fresh berries, whipped cream and homemade chocolate syrup.