Do you want to talk to registered dietician? Are you looking for professional advice before starting a new fitness regime? Perhaps you need information about a new drug being prescribed for arthritis. Then look no further than calling 811. Commonly known as the Nurse Line, there is much more to 811 than simply accessing the services of a registered nurse. 811 is a free … [Read more...] about Call 811: health information and advice phone line operated by HealthLink BC
Lilianne Fuller
Lilianne Fuller is a freelance writer who lives and works in Langley, BC. Semi-retired, her focus is on various human-interest stories for print and online media. Lilianne has lived in Langley for 39 years and volunteers for many community organizations. Currently she is the Public Relations Chair for the Langley Field Naturalists and the Rotary Club of Langley Central. In her spare time Lilianne is the Block Captain for her community, Fernridge Park in Langley. She is married, loves to travel and has two grandsons.
International Women’s Day, have you really come a long way?
In 1968 the slogan ‘you’ve come a long way baby’, was part of an ad campaign directed at women by a certain cigarette company. The phrase eventually made its way into popular culture to celebrate women’s success in attaining equality with men. But based on financial independence and being paid for work of equal value, how far have women really come since then? Based on findings … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day, have you really come a long way?
The benefits and pitfalls of owning a pet
“I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this”, thought Emma French as she lifted the last morsel out of an otherwise pristine litter box. In 2020 French, a young senior contracted an auto immune disorder making daily chores more difficult. But she knew that as long as she could clean her cat’s litter box, she could continue withe benefit of owning her pet cat. Studies … [Read more...] about The benefits and pitfalls of owning a pet
Protest to bring awareness of the situation in Myanmar
Beuler Say of Aldergrove took part in a protest in April in Vancouver, along with other members of the Karen Community. Say comments, “I can’t stay quiet anymore. My cousins are running for their lives. I have to do something!” Say was a child when her family arrived in Canada, but she remembers the hardship they faced in the refugee camps. Today many members of Say’s … [Read more...] about Protest to bring awareness of the situation in Myanmar
A Rocha caring for the environment and the community
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic and life as we knew it came to an abrupt halt. People were told to stay home, stores were shuttered, and community programs terminated. Like the rest of the world, A Rocha Canada was forced to adjustas well. British Columbia A Rocha is an international Christian environmental stewardship … [Read more...] about A Rocha caring for the environment and the community