Living

Ask Ellie: Mixing family, love and finance can stir up a spicy stew

I strongly suggest you get marital counselling together, regarding the meaning of “sharing” the many aspects of a life together.

Nov 22, 2022 5:01 AM Read more >

From design to landfill: the lifecycle of your $3 Shein shirt

That cute top you purchased for less than your morning coffee, wore twice, washed once, and threw away because it fell apart as soon as it hit the washing machine agitator will sit in a landfill, leeching pollutants for up to 200 years.

Nov 21, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: Guys, man up and take care of your health

Men need to eat to prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and muscle loss.

Nov 20, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

How to vacation eco-chic on the Mexican Caribbean

Tulum is the Mexican Caribbean home of new-agey, eco-chic wellness and spiritual awakening so that means crack-of-dawn zen with Mayan yogi Pamela Caceres.

Nov 20, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Son's grudges are tearing my family apart

You as grandparents, have the right to peace and decent family gatherings

Nov 19, 2022 4:55 AM Read more >

Hey, Colleague: How do I build my dream life?

Nov 18, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Slovenly relative may have mental-health issues

A drastic change in personal hygiene, personality, daily activity can all signal some mental-health issues

Nov 17, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Rekindling the spark in a busy marriage

Block off your first hour of the day, walk the dog together and see where those lead.

Nov 15, 2022 11:00 PM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: ‘Many women feel after 50 is the best time of their lives’

Stop reading now if you are under 40 unless you want to know what it feels like to be that middle-aged woman who you probably avoid, judge or at least are grateful that you are not her.

Nov 13, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Hey, Colleague: How do I deal with being in a dead-end job?

To start, focus on your health and well-being.

Nov 11, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Community Poll

Participate in our next community poll.

Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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