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Health care is so much more than a hospital
By Melissa Welsh, Director Allied Health and Integrated Community Services, Far West LHD HOSPITALS, emergency departments and the staff who look after people are the most common topics when people talk about health care. While hospital care is a big part of our public health care system, there are also other healthcare options available. There are many different health professionals that you mig...
The 2025 Paint Colors of the Year – Welsh Design Studio
It’s that time of year again! At this time every year, leading paint manufacturers announce their picks for ‘paint colors of the year’. They work with color experts and designers to choose colors they believe will reflect home decorating trends for the new year. This is a great way to get some insight into color trends, and find some beautiful inspiration and fresh ideas for painting your home.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Paint and Why it Matters – Welsh Design Studio
When choosing the right paint color for your home, understanding Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is important. LRV measures the amount of light a paint color reflects, helping you predict how light or dark the color will look in different lighting conditions. This simple number can significantly impact how your room feels, whether you’re aiming for a bright and airy living room or a moody, cozy dining space.
Top 5 Best Toys Every Two-Year-Old Needs
The year from two to three is a crucial time in your child’s development. They’re becoming their own person and developing new skills at a rate of knots. With that in mind, what are the best toys to support their development at this age? Play is how young children learn, so you want something stimulating but fun at the same time. We’ve come up with five ideas that your tots will go crazy over. Read on for the top five best toys every two-year-old needs! 1.
Neutralize Your Children’s Warzone: Six Helpful Strategies
When my children don’t get enough sleep, they are animals. When they get hangry? Forget about it. When the mood strikes them, they proclaim a trade embargo on any exchange of toys, books, food, or clothing item. There are times when they are little angels who float on clouds, and there are those times when they crash to the earth in a conflagration of chaos. In short, they fight. And they can fight hard. When those tear-streaked faces come whining at my door, I have two ways of handling them.
Bonding with your Daughter Through Fitness
As a mom, one of the most important things you can do for your daughter and yourself is to exercise together. The benefits stretch even further than the physical and mental gains you make from an active and healthy lifestyle – you will find that your bond with your daughter grows and strengthens. Moms, let’s start with you. You are the first and most important role model your daughter will have in her life. The things you do will shape her views, habits, and also her perception of herself.
10 Signs You’re a Great Parent
Being a parent is amazing, but it’s not easy. This is particularly true if you’re trying to be a good parent instead of a mediocre one. Being a wonderful parent is hard, but it’s certainly worth your energy, time, and effort. If you’re trying to improve your parenting skills or wondering if you’re a good parent, here are ten signs that will help you figure everything out. 1.
Three Greater Victorians named to Order of British Columbia
Three Greater Victoria residents are among 14 people appointed to the Order of British Columbia this year. Former MP and MLA David Anderson, First Nations linguist Tracey Herbert and First Nations carver Carey Newman are the three local honorees. Newman, from Sooke, is an Indigenous artist, master carver, singer and volunteer who created the Witness Blanket, a powerful monument to the impact of the residential school era.
Saanich byelection winner Harper spent $33,477 on campaign: documents
Karen Harper spent heavily to win a one-year term on Saanich council. Harper spent $33,477 on her September byelection campaign, according to disclosure documents released by Elections B.C. “Holy smokes!” said Michael Prince, Lansdowne professor of social policy at the University of Victoria, when told of the amount. “That surprises me.
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