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Claire Nielsen: Media violence and our children's long-term exposure

Claire Nielsen: Media violence and our children's long-term exposure

"The parents of my generation did not realize the negative impact that media and gaming violence would have on our children’s mental health," writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
Minter: How to bring paperwhites to bloom

Minter: How to bring paperwhites to bloom

It's all about presentation, says master gardener Brian Minter.
BBB: Eight things to do after a data breach

BBB: Eight things to do after a data breach

Stay calm is the top priority the Better Business Bureau suggests for dealing with a data breach.
Claire Nielsen: Start your day with a smoothie

Claire Nielsen: Start your day with a smoothie

Columnist offers readers her smoothie recipe.
Minter: Improving drainage in our gardens

Minter: Improving drainage in our gardens

B.C.'s recent atmospheric river event should encourage gardeners to update their yards, says expert Brian Minter.
Claire Nielsen: Raising teens to 'let be and let go'

Claire Nielsen: Raising teens to 'let be and let go'

It is up to us to accept the lessons and give up what we used to know, and heal any generational traumas or dysfunctional parenting styles.
Column: The singular calling of family physician

Column: The singular calling of family physician

Treating the whole person, not the disease, should be the basis for family doctors, says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Extra attention now to your green space, no matter how big, will pay off in the new year, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Claire Nielsen: Coping with teen rebellion — take nothing personally

Claire Nielsen: Coping with teen rebellion — take nothing personally

All we can do is our best with an open heart and understanding ears.
Claire Nielsen: The role of the gall bladder in our bodies

Claire Nielsen: The role of the gall bladder in our bodies

Struggling with digestion? It could be your gallbladder.