Archive for January, 2010

More local babies born in off island hospitals

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
More local babies born in off island hospitals

Last week’s You Asked question fortunately led me to uncover further details regarding the number of babies born to parents who live on the Gulf Islands. G.S. from Salt Spring Island asked: “How many babies of Gulf Islands parents were born at home on the island in 2009; at Lady Minto Hospital; or at other hospitals... »

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Number of babies born on Gulf Islands

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Number of babies born on Gulf Islands

How many babies of Gulf Islands parents were born at home on the island in 2009; at Lady Minto Hospital; or at other hospitals (Vic General, Cowichan)? — GS, Salt Spring Island The challenge for this one is that the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency — the government entity that records B.C. births via birth certificates... »

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Hitchhike hand signals: a guide for drivers

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Hitchhike hand signals: a guide for drivers

Q. Because I live off a road fairly close to town, I’ve always wondered, what is the proper signal to give to the hitchhikers waiting by Embe Bakery, to let them know I am only travelling a short distance (and not going to Fulford)? Usually I gesture with my thumb and first finger, indicating... »

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