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Daylight saving officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, meaning it will actually be 3 a.m. DREAMSTIME | TNS

Question of the Week: Nov. 9, 2022

Do you find that seasonal time changes have an effect on your health?

Daylight saving officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, meaning it will actually be 3 a.m. DREAMSTIME | TNS
A woman shops for produce at the Granville Island Market in Vancouver, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Food inflation remains stubbornly high in Canada as grocery prices climbed at the fastest clip in more than four decades last month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Question of the Week: Nov. 2, 2022

Have you changed your eating habits because of the higher cost of food?

A woman shops for produce at the Granville Island Market in Vancouver, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Food inflation remains stubbornly high in Canada as grocery prices climbed at the fastest clip in more than four decades last month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Question of the Week: Oct. 26, 2022

Do you still use a landline phone?

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The 2022 municipal election in Port Alberni is taking place at the Alberni Athletic Hall. (AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)

Question of the Week: Oct. 19, 2022

Are you happy with the Alberni Valley election results?

The 2022 municipal election in Port Alberni is taking place at the Alberni Athletic Hall. (AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)
A pedestrian walks across a footbridge on the Halifax waterfront as rain falls ahead of Hurricane Fiona making landfall in Halifax on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP)

Question of the Week: Sept. 28, 2022

Do you feel you would be prepared if the Alberni Valley was hit with severe weather?

A pedestrian walks across a footbridge on the Halifax waterfront as rain falls ahead of Hurricane Fiona making landfall in Halifax on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Question of the Week: Sept. 21, 2022

Will you attend or watch an all candidates meeting for this election?

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Queen Elizabeth II passed away Sept. 8 at the age of 96. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)

Question of the Week: Sept. 14, 2022

Do you think Canada should leave the monarchy?

Queen Elizabeth II passed away Sept. 8 at the age of 96. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)
A Volvo XC40 electric vehicle is shown Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, following a news conference in Olympia, Wash. where Gov. Jay Inslee announced several climate-related proposals for the 2022 legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates on the purchase of new and used electric vehicles for qualified buyers. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Question of the Week: Sept. 7, 2022

Have you considered buying an electric vehicle?

A Volvo XC40 electric vehicle is shown Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, following a news conference in Olympia, Wash. where Gov. Jay Inslee announced several climate-related proposals for the 2022 legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates on the purchase of new and used electric vehicles for qualified buyers. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Question of the Week: Aug. 31, 2022

Have you adjusted your water usage this summer to combat drought conditions?

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Question of the Week: Aug. 24, 2022

Do you have a security camera at your home?

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A “closed’ sign hangs in a store window in Ottawa, Thursday April 16, 2020. An intensifying labour shortage is rippling through Canada’s economy, forcing businesses to curtail operations, reduce hours and in some cases, euthanize livestock.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Question of the Week: Aug. 17, 2022

Have you been affected by the ongoing labour shortage?

A “closed’ sign hangs in a store window in Ottawa, Thursday April 16, 2020. An intensifying labour shortage is rippling through Canada’s economy, forcing businesses to curtail operations, reduce hours and in some cases, euthanize livestock.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
The Island K’ulut’a (BC Ferries photo)

Question of the Week: Aug. 10, 2022

Have you had difficulty leaving the Island recently through BC Ferries?

The Island K’ulut’a (BC Ferries photo)
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Question of the Week: Aug. 3, 2022

Did you go out and buy an air conditioner or heat pump after the 2021 record-breaking heat wave?

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Members of the Thunderbird Unit Crew clear bush surrounding Sproat Lake Community Hall during “Community Fire Smart Day” in 2019. (MIKE YOUDS PHOTO)

Question of the Week: July 20, 2022

Do you think your property is fire smart?

Members of the Thunderbird Unit Crew clear bush surrounding Sproat Lake Community Hall during “Community Fire Smart Day” in 2019. (MIKE YOUDS PHOTO)
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Question of the Week: July 13, 2022

Were you affected by the Rogers network outage?

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The Bread of Life Warming Centre was open during extreme weather. (AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)

Question of the Week: July 6, 2022

Do you think a low-barrier shelter at the Bread of Life will have a positive effect Uptown?

The Bread of Life Warming Centre was open during extreme weather. (AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)
Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, speaks during a press conference announcing the start of phasing out six harmful plastics as part of the plan to ban single-use plastic, in Toronto on Monday, June 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

Question of the Week: June 29, 2022

Do you agree with the federal legislation that will ban most single-use plastic items?

Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, speaks during a press conference announcing the start of phasing out six harmful plastics as part of the plan to ban single-use plastic, in Toronto on Monday, June 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
The train tracks in Duncan have been quiet since rail service stopped on the Island Corridor. (Photo by Andrea Rondeau/Cowichan Valley Citizen)

Question of the Week: June 22, 2022

Would you like to see the former E&N rail line revived on Vancouver Island?

The train tracks in Duncan have been quiet since rail service stopped on the Island Corridor. (Photo by Andrea Rondeau/Cowichan Valley Citizen)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Question of the Week: June 15, 2022

Will you be watching the Stanley Cup Final?

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
A woman walks past the Bank of Canada building, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Question of the Week: June 8, 2022

Are you concerned about the recent interest rate increase?

A woman walks past the Bank of Canada building, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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