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Steve MacNaull: Elephants and elegance in Thailand

Steve MacNaull: Elephants and elegance in Thailand

When we were planning our trip to Bangkok, elephant interaction was top of the to-do list.
Ask Ellie: Don't dismiss wife's concerns about menopause

Ask Ellie: Don't dismiss wife's concerns about menopause

Work together through this time of change. Be patient and understanding. Some people accept ageing more gracefully than others.
Hey, Colleague: How do I avoid being triggered when receiving feedback from my boss?

Hey, Colleague: How do I avoid being triggered when receiving feedback from my boss?

Tips on how to take constructive criticism with class.
Ask Ellie: Lawyer can settle facts in family dispute over will

Ask Ellie: Lawyer can settle facts in family dispute over will

Widow needs a clear understanding and proof of the specific bequest her late husband made to her.
7 TV series and movies filming in B.C. throughout the winter

7 TV series and movies filming in B.C. throughout the winter

From a B.C.-based true crime series on Hulu to a Nicolas Cage horror movie, this is what's filming in and around Vancouver this winter.
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of hot tubs due to 'burn hazard'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of hot tubs due to 'burn hazard'

Check your tubs and let your friends know, too!
Ask Ellie: Stepdaughter's ire toward stepmom a coping mechanism

Ask Ellie: Stepdaughter's ire toward stepmom a coping mechanism

Show her love and respect, and support her through this tough period. It’s not about you.
Ask Ellie: Dwelling on ex's betrayal only deepens the wound

Ask Ellie: Dwelling on ex's betrayal only deepens the wound

If you always see past events from the view of how they affected you, there’s more chance of your staying stuck with the what-ifs of yester-year
Ask Ellie: Teenagers need help in transition to independence

Ask Ellie: Teenagers need help in transition to independence

It’s a very tricky shift and one that many parents find hard to do smoothly. And the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue.
No turkey? Here are some alternatives for Christmas dinner

No turkey? Here are some alternatives for Christmas dinner

With B.C. facing a turkey shortage this Christmas, it’s a great opportunity to explore turkey-free Christmas dinner traditions from around the world.