This undated photo provided by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca in June 2022 shows production of their Enhertu, an antibody-chemotherapy drug administered intravenously. (Daiichi Sankyo/AstraZeneca via AP)

Research showing that with cancer treatment, less can be more

Studies show less drastic treatment helpful for ovarian and esophageal cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma

This undated photo provided by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca in June 2022 shows production of their Enhertu, an antibody-chemotherapy drug administered intravenously. (Daiichi Sankyo/AstraZeneca via AP)
Players at the BC Lions’ Indigenous Youth Program (IYP) flag football tournament at Tom Binnie Park in Surrey on Sunday, April 28. (Contributed photo: Steven Chang/BC Lions)

QUIZ: Are you ready for summer sports?

The warm months offer plenty of opportunity for physical activity

Players at the BC Lions’ Indigenous Youth Program (IYP) flag football tournament at Tom Binnie Park in Surrey on Sunday, April 28. (Contributed photo: Steven Chang/BC Lions)
The northern lights could return to the sky over parts of Canada as a sunspot that contributed to a recent stunning aurora display rotates back Earth-side. A person takes a photo of the northern lights in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Northern lights may return for a smaller B.C. engagement

Sunspot behind big solar storm returns, more moderate display not expected to go as far south

The northern lights could return to the sky over parts of Canada as a sunspot that contributed to a recent stunning aurora display rotates back Earth-side. A person takes a photo of the northern lights in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Mayor Christopher Causton paddles his way to victory at the 2002 Oak Bay Tea Party. (Oak Bay Archives)

Lost giant painted teacup may rest at bottom of B.C. harbour: former mayor

The lost piece, which remains to be recovered, gives a glimpse into Oak Bay history

Mayor Christopher Causton paddles his way to victory at the 2002 Oak Bay Tea Party. (Oak Bay Archives)
A western painted turtle in Williams Lake suns herself Thursday, May 30. She continues to get better after being run over by a vehicle on May 15. (Megan Taylor photograph)

Car-cracked B.C. western painted turtle on mend in Williams Lake

Scout Island Nature Centre says turtle’s shell stable, recovery expected but it could take time

A western painted turtle in Williams Lake suns herself Thursday, May 30. She continues to get better after being run over by a vehicle on May 15. (Megan Taylor photograph)
Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial in New York, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)

Reaction to Trump verdict widespread, varied and immediate

Media quick to try to try to find context for verdict and the polarizing figure behind it

Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial in New York, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)
FILE - A couple exchanges wedding bands at City Hall in Philadelphia on Oct. 11, 2018. Divorce registries are part of a trend toward breaking the stigma of broken marriages, along with divorce parties and formal divorce announcements akin to wedding and marriage news. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Friend getting divorced? Have you considered giving a gift?

Divorce registries are part of a trend toward breaking the stigma of broken marriages

FILE - A couple exchanges wedding bands at City Hall in Philadelphia on Oct. 11, 2018. Divorce registries are part of a trend toward breaking the stigma of broken marriages, along with divorce parties and formal divorce announcements akin to wedding and marriage news. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Barley, who was on the run for 10 days, was finally caught 100 kilometres from home in Penticton. He has now been returned to his owners. (Petra’s Pawdicures - Facebook)

Over the hills and 100 km away, dog ‘flees’ U.S. and is captured in Penticton

Barley had escaped his adoptive family in Tonasket, Washington and crossed the border

Barley, who was on the run for 10 days, was finally caught 100 kilometres from home in Penticton. He has now been returned to his owners. (Petra’s Pawdicures - Facebook)
Zara Rutherford sitting in the cockpit of a Martin Mars with Britton Coulson during a tour to Port Alberni this week as part of the B.C. Aviation Council conference. (Photo courtesy Christopher Anderson/Coulson Aviation)

World’s youngest solo round-the-world female pilot inspires B.C. aviators

Record-setter Zara Rutherford was the signature speaker at the B.C. Aviation Council convention

Zara Rutherford sitting in the cockpit of a Martin Mars with Britton Coulson during a tour to Port Alberni this week as part of the B.C. Aviation Council conference. (Photo courtesy Christopher Anderson/Coulson Aviation)
Racers competing outside for the title of “King and Queen” of The Alpine Training Center Gym in Boulder, Colo., on July 26, 2023. (Scott Griesser via AP)

Fresh air and fitness: how to work out when you aren’t a gym rat

Routines combine health benefits of spending time in nature with those of exercise in general

Racers competing outside for the title of “King and Queen” of The Alpine Training Center Gym in Boulder, Colo., on July 26, 2023. (Scott Griesser via AP)
As a report finds heat pump uptake isn’t uniform across the Capital Region, local installers say demand is strong on the South Island. (Courtesy of Sasquatch Heat Pumps)

Climate change drives growing demand for heat pumps: B.C. installers

Recently expanded rebates to help entice to more households off fossil fuel systems

As a report finds heat pump uptake isn’t uniform across the Capital Region, local installers say demand is strong on the South Island. (Courtesy of Sasquatch Heat Pumps)
Oak Bay teen Liam Pope-Lau celebrates his Ingenious+Innovation Award during the recent Ottawa event. (Photo by Gary Lau)

Vancouver Island teen bringing the heat in quest to save lives

Oak Bay’s Liam Pope-Lau, 14, earns $10,000, mentorship to continue development of heated life jacket

Oak Bay teen Liam Pope-Lau celebrates his Ingenious+Innovation Award during the recent Ottawa event. (Photo by Gary Lau)
The Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian band. Where in Canada did this iconic band originate? (Photo by Heather Pollock)

QUIZ: A tribute to rodeos and cowboy culture

Plenty of rodeos and western-themed events across Western Canada are held during the warmer months

The Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian band. Where in Canada did this iconic band originate? (Photo by Heather Pollock)
A private island off Swartz Bay is up for sale, which includes a main house, five cottages, 2,700 feet of ocean frontage and a tennis court. (Victoria Luxury Group)

Private island off Vancouver Island going for $7 million

Pym Island hosts a main house and five other cottages

A private island off Swartz Bay is up for sale, which includes a main house, five cottages, 2,700 feet of ocean frontage and a tennis court. (Victoria Luxury Group)
FILE - Scarlett Johansson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film “Asteroid City” at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 24, 2023. OpenAI plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices after some drew similarities to Johansson, who famously portrayed a fictional AI assistant in the (perhaps no longer so futuristic) film “Her.” (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Scarlett Johansson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film “Asteroid City” at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 24, 2023. OpenAI plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices after some drew similarities to Johansson, who famously portrayed a fictional AI assistant in the (perhaps no longer so futuristic) film “Her.” (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Ben Van Leeuwen scoops Kraft Mac & Cheese flavored ice cream Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Kraft Heinz approached New York-based artisanal ice cream maker Van Leeuwen a few years ago about macaroni and cheese-flavored ice cream. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? Weird flavours popping up on store shelves

Experts say companies are getting creative to draw new people in, get customers talking

Ben Van Leeuwen scoops Kraft Mac & Cheese flavored ice cream Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Kraft Heinz approached New York-based artisanal ice cream maker Van Leeuwen a few years ago about macaroni and cheese-flavored ice cream. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Monday before May 25 is a day in honour of Queen Victoria, the 19th-century British monarch. How much do you know about this queen? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: In honour of Queen Victoria

How much do you know about the famous monarch associated with the Victoria Day long weekend?

The Monday before May 25 is a day in honour of Queen Victoria, the 19th-century British monarch. How much do you know about this queen? (Pixabay.com)
Freshly-brewed coffee sits on a hot plate in a Tim Hortons outlet in Oakville, Ont. on Sept.16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here’s a timeline of its history

May 17, 1964: The first Tim Hortons location opens in Hamilton, Ont.

Freshly-brewed coffee sits on a hot plate in a Tim Hortons outlet in Oakville, Ont. on Sept.16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Hundreds attended a bike rave that rolled through Victoria on May 11. (Courtesy of Chris Istace)

Hundreds attend as dance-inducing bike rave rolls through B.C. capital

Organizer says cycling event was a success that was enjoyed by all ages

Hundreds attended a bike rave that rolled through Victoria on May 11. (Courtesy of Chris Istace)
Former competitive bike racer Gay Wise poses with Will Arnold, owner of Duncan’s Experience Cycling, and her bike that was stolen decades ago in Vancouver that was recently found and returned to her. Arnold took on the project of restoring the bike, which was in bad condition when found, and resurrected it for a grateful Wise. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

Long-lost B.C. racing bike returned, restored 30 years after it was stolen

Former masters cyclist Gay Wise, now 84, had custom bike stolen in Vancouver decades ago

Former competitive bike racer Gay Wise poses with Will Arnold, owner of Duncan’s Experience Cycling, and her bike that was stolen decades ago in Vancouver that was recently found and returned to her. Arnold took on the project of restoring the bike, which was in bad condition when found, and resurrected it for a grateful Wise. (Robert Barron/Citizen)