Time to write your story
By Pamela Lynch I didn’t start out intending to become a writer. As a little girl, I’d gobble up Nancy Drew books until the bathwater turned cold. I remember looking down at the book sitting on the tub’s edge, thinking, I want to do this. I didn’t know what “this” was. • Did I want […]
Be careful with holiday parties
With the holiday season here and COVID-19 restrictions loosened, several businesses have brought back their annual holiday parties. For most employers wanting to celebrate with their employees, this party is the first one they have held since 2019. As in years past, when employers are organizing their parties, a question that often comes up is about […]
Ten ways to spot a narcissist
By Tricia Veltri The word ‘narcissist’ has been quite the buzz word these days and has been popping up more and more in our everyday lives. These wolves in sheep’s clothing are walking amongst us and, for some of us, sleeping in our beds. In my counselling practice, I have seen an increase of my female clients […]
How to handle leadership stress
By Barri Harris No matter how well we think we are doing as managers and leaders, stress brings out the worst in us. Even though I’ve taken and taught lots of training on managing conflict and communicating effectively, I still have those times where in the heat of moment I react and snap. This week […]
Know your insurance policy
Lawyers Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill discuss some of the recent events in B.C. and how they are affecting businesses and people’s livelihood. The major storm that rolled through Kelowna reminds home and business owners to check their insurance policies, as some may not cover them completely. For example, the people in Merritt who have […]
Diagnosing post-root canal pain
Frustration and disappointment can ensue for people when a root canal does not solve the dental pain from a tooth. Up to 5% of people can have lingering pain up to six months in some cases. The key is to diagnose the reason why pain lingers after root canal treatment, which is most often due to other […]
BearCamp memories for life
By Debra Kelly The gun boomed twice, cutting through the frigid night air. It was midnight, and I was frozen with fear. Did our young guide, Dillon, with the big 12-gauge shotgun, shoot a bear or shoot himself? Or is he a fiction novel freakish serial killer about to kill all nine of us idiots […]
Boost immunity this winter
By Tara Pilling This immunity spice mix is warming and purifying, with primarily the pungent, astringent and bitter tastes considered so medicinal in Ayurveda. Try to have a teaspoon, as tea or cooked into your foods, every day. This is a great recipe that can be made up ahead of time and used through out the season to keep […]
Cut ties holding you back
By Bonita Kay Summers Everything that you could possibly need for your full realization is already within and around you. Everything you need is at hand. The problem is: It’s not always what you want. In fact, it rarely is. We see you resisting so many opportunities to face your pain. Yet it’s common for […]
Where do you invest?
By Paz Gomez One-third of Canadian millennials prefer going solo when it comes to managing and investing their money. Online financial education and tools are changing the rules of the game, threatening to affect financial advisers in the same manner emails impacted mail carriers. A recent poll conducted by Finder.com revealed that 33.7% of millennials prefer do-it-yourself investment, […]
