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6 things to remember when dating someone with a hearing loss

6 things to remember when dating someone with a hearing loss

So your partner has a hearing loss. They struggle every day with situations that people without hearing loss can never truly understand. It can be difficult for you as the partner without a hearing loss at times too. Your loved one’s hearing loss doesn’t take away from who they are or your love for them, but it does present a unique challenge in relationships. It can cause arguments, resentment and frustration that nobody wants affecting their relationship.
Join a worldwide movement, and GoByBike!

Join a worldwide movement, and GoByBike!

BC’s Winter GoByBike Week runs Feb. 6 - 12, and International Winter Bike to Work Day is Feb. 10
Real Food, Real Opportunities – Open a New Store M&M Food Market Franchise in Port Alberni

Real Food, Real Opportunities – Open a New Store M&M Food Market Franchise in Port Alberni

A new year brings new opportunities, and M&M Food Market, an iconic Canadian brand for more than 40 years, may be coming to your neighbourhood.
Do hearing aids hurt?

Do hearing aids hurt?

Hearing aids are highly valuable for people who have hearing loss, but it can be an overwhelming process to find the right fit. One of the most important things to know before you begin the search for your new device is that they should feel natural on your ears.
How to keep Halloween ‘trash’ to a minimum this Waste Reduction Week

How to keep Halloween ‘trash’ to a minimum this Waste Reduction Week

Canada’s Waste Reduction Week is the third week of October and focused on a circular economy. The weekdays engage people on key waste management issues and material streams: textiles, e-waste, plastics, and food waste. The weekend encourages you to extend the life of these products/materials through the sharing economy, swapping and/or repairing.
Statistics from one year of diversion and the Sort’nGo App

Statistics from one year of diversion and the Sort’nGo App

It’s been a year since the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) rolled out the three-stream curbside waste collection service within the City of Port Alberni.
Alberni’s 3-stream waste collection system is working. Here’s how we can make it better!

Alberni’s 3-stream waste collection system is working. Here’s how we can make it better!

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s (ACRD) implementation of a three-stream curbside waste collection service within the City of Port Alberni is proving to be a successful diversion strategy and cost-effective solution to our waste issue.
Case Study: SARS-CoV-2 Virus Infecting the Inner Ear

Case Study: SARS-CoV-2 Virus Infecting the Inner Ear

A recent study from MIT and Massachusetts Eye and Ear explored Covid-19 patients who reported on-set symptoms of hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and balance problems after infection.
Your go-to guide: 8 ways to enjoy Parksville Beach Festival this August!

Your go-to guide: 8 ways to enjoy Parksville Beach Festival this August!

Activities for all ages continue at Parksville’s Community Park through Aug. 21
Get a jump start on a rewarding new career!

Get a jump start on a rewarding new career!

Live Black Press Career and Post-Secondary Education Events return to Nanaimo August 25