Coming Events

There's an Athletes in Action soccer camp for kids ages 7 to 12 from July 5 to 9 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at Brandrith Park, Tsawwassen. All levels of experience welcome, $110 (family rates available) To register: 604-943-6148 or office@tsawwassenalliance.org.

ICBC trims basic auto rates

Motorists will get a modest break on basic auto insurance premiums after years of fat profits for the Insurance Corporation of B.C. The public auto insurer has been ordered to reduce basic rates 2.4 per cent effective Nov. 1.

Legal matters for pet owners

In the eyes of the law, your pet is an 'it' and nothing more. Animals are considered property - just like a house, money or coin collection - and unless you've made provisions, your poor pet pooch could end up ownerless and living out its last days in a shelter.

Providing for pets in a will can be a complex affair

Your little Lucky may not be so lucky. Die or get terribly ill, and Lucky’s luck may run out. In the eyes of the law, your pet is an ‘it’ and nothing more.

Left to the dogs (and cats)

If you die or get ill, your little Lucky's luck may run out. Animals are considered property -- like a house or money -- and unless you've made provisions, your pooch could end up living out its last days ownerless, says lawyer Barry Seltzer.[...]