Planning that final journey on earth
"And lest you think the funeral procession is always a somber affair, in some parts of the world—New Orleans, in particular—the funeral procession can be a lively event." Michael Gibbens
Falls can be serious – some sensible and easy to follow advice
"A fall is serious no matter what your age, but once you are past 65, the dangers increase. One out of three persons over the age of 65 falls." After
Good Canadian things to celebrate for 2023
Jim Ingebrigtsen "Here is a list of 100 Canadian inventions we can all to be proud of." I originally had a list of topics to choose from to kick off
What would Manitoba look like if Wab Kinew were in charge
Wab Kinew speaks to the media after the last Throne speech. His predictable line? The province is privatizing health care. When it comes to political platforms, there isn’t much to
Beef Stroganoff – A hot hearty meal for a cold winter’s eve.
Ian Leatt Foodies “This is the best time to serve up some good old fashioned staple food...With flavours abound and dreams of the past.” Ian Leatt Winter with its short
Happy New Year! What will 2023 bring?
Dorothy Dobbie By the end of February, we will be enjoying almost 11 hours of light. For a gardener, this is big news ... As I write this on the
Participation ribbons are not enough in life
"Some things are worth fighting for and WINNING!" Rick Duerksen I flew back to Abbotsford, BC, a couple of Christmases ago and while there watched my 9-year-old grandson play hockey.
Thank you, 2022 superheroes!
Stefano Grande Healthy Living "These heroes are never alone in these challenges; they succeed with the help and support of those around them." New Travis Price Children's Heart Centre open
It’s a New Year, time to think about what you want to achieve
Brent Poole Home Improvements "At the end of the day, it is always up to you, there is no right way or wrong way it’s a matter of taste. Your
What’s all this stuff about
being “woke” – and what
does it mean?
What’s all this stuff about being “Woke”? What does it mean? Dorothy Dobbie When Justin Trudeau took office in 2015, he proclaimed himself as being “woke”. We assumed