Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Coming Events on Vancouver Island
  • Advertise With Us!
  • BC Ferries Schedules
  • Tides
  • Advertise With Us!

Uncategorized

The Gift of Caring for Christmas

December 9, 2016March 19, 2018 Mathieu Powell

Christmas is a time for friends, family, and celebration. A time to remember how blessed and loved we are, and to remind those we love how much they mean to us.

Posted in Uncategorized2 Comments on The Gift of Caring for Christmas

Thank Canadian Trades People.

December 8, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

A big “Thank You” to the unionised construction members of Vancouver Island and companies large and small including Babcock Canada who have made huge donations to Camosun College Foundation’s TRADEmark of Excellence Campaign.

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on Thank Canadian Trades People.

Fentanyl , a Mere Hiccup Compared to Alcohol.

December 6, 2016March 26, 2024 Roy Summerhayes

The fentanyl crisis that is the lead story on news outlets is serious to those concerned but it pales in comparison to the death and destruction that alcohol causes worldwide.

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on Fentanyl , a Mere Hiccup Compared to Alcohol.

Medical Marijuana.

November 29, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

Marijuana, (Pot), has had a strong social and economic presence on the Island for many years.

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on Medical Marijuana.

On The Brighter Side Of Aging.

November 22, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

For some of us, the very word ‘statistics’ can send us into a blue funk! We anticipate a gloom and doom perspective on groups of people—maybe the group we belong to or care about—that will influence policy makers in ways we do not welcome.

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on On The Brighter Side Of Aging.

Investment Insights as Trump and Republicans sweep elections

November 22, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

The 58th U.S. presidential election is finally over. Donald Trump will be the next President, to the surprise of many observers considering he trailed in most national polls in the weeks leading up to the vote.

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on Investment Insights as Trump and Republicans sweep elections

Real Estate Tips for Seniors – Buy/Move First of Sell First?

November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

If your financial situation allows it, the ideal scenario would be to secure a place to move to prior to selling your home.

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on Real Estate Tips for Seniors – Buy/Move First of Sell First?

A wake-up message and reality check for politicians.

November 16, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

The recent election in the States and the Brexit both show how totally out of touch established political parties are. In their eyes, in the rarified atmosphere and world they have created for themselves, they believe they are all seeing and all knowing as to the needs of the masses. They are so pure and […]

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on A wake-up message and reality check for politicians.

Working with Difficult Styles.

November 9, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

Conquer your Fashion Fears. One of the most frequent things that I hear as a fashion consultant is “I can’t wear (insert piece of clothing), because of (insert problem).” Many women shy away from bold prints and fanciful details for fear of drawing attention to “problem areas,” and become stuck in a fashion rut.

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on Working with Difficult Styles.

The Girl on the Train and the Plea of Self-Defence.

November 3, 2016 Roy Summerhayes

Spoiler alert – The Girl on the Train is out in theatres right now and if you haven’t yet seen it (or read the novel by Paula Hawkins) then you might not want to read this article. Without giving too much away, the movie features a scene in which a woman named Rachel kills her […]

Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment on The Girl on the Train and the Plea of Self-Defence.

Posts navigation

Previous
Next
Island Talk
Upcoming Events
Thanks for signing up!

Sign up for our free newsletter!

By submitting this form, you are granting: Seniors 101, P.O.Box 41, Chemainus, , British Columbia, V0R 1K0, Canada, http://www.seniors101.ca permission to email you. You may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email. (See our Email Privacy Policy for details.) Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.

Facebook

VANCOUVER ISLAND NOW, ©2020 • P.O. Box 41, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0 • 250-246-1227

(c) Vancouver Island Now, 2020. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer & Terms of Use.

All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer & Terms of Use.

© 2025
Basic Shop designed by Iografica Themes.