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Honeymoon Bay fest showcases young artists

EXHIBIT Vancouver Island ArtistFest When: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Honeymoon Bay Community Hall and grounds Tickets: $50 in advance at the Coffee Mill (Honeymoon Bay), $55 at vanislandartistfest.eventbrite.com or $60 at the door.

Hotdogs with international flavour

The lowly wiener gets all dressed up with toppings from curry to refried beans

Wildflower bulbs best left alone

Dear Helen: When is the best time to dig bulbs that need to be divided, and how are they kept for planting in autumn? I have snowdrops, Erythronium, daffodils and Brodiaea. M.B. Dear M.B.

Promiscuous men and women lose respect from college peers: study

Once upon a time, college girls perceived as too sexually active suffered from damaged reputations among their peers, while their male counterparts gained status for their sexual exploits.
Consultation would have averted outrage

Consultation would have averted outrage

Dear Condo Smarts: We have an unusual problem in our strata. We decided to repaint the exterior of our building this summer, and the owners were 100 per cent behind the resolution and the special levy.

Dental health linked to dementia risk

People who keep their teeth and gums healthy may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a U.S. study.

Breaking the fast a very individual pursuit

The word breakfast is one that doesn't need to be looked up. Literally, it means a meal at which we break our fast. I do have a small quarrel with that, because I don't consider that my hours of sleep are in any way a fast.

Woods lands in the rough with Corona del Mar sale

Golfer Tiger Woods has sold his condominium in Corona del Mar for $2,213,875. But like many other residential real estate owners, Woods took a hit when it came to selling a place bought before the housing downturn.

Americans waste $165 billion in food annually, researchers say

Americans throw away nearly half their food every year, waste worth roughly $165 billion annually, according to a study released on Tuesday. "As a country, we're essentially tossing every other piece of food that crosses our path.
Steaming in foil outdoors keeps you cool

Steaming in foil outdoors keeps you cool

When we think of steaming, we generally think stovetop cooking. And during the heat of summer, that can make this very healthy form of cooking seem very unappealing.