In the midst of covid-19 virus
This article is written on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020. The world is anxiously gripped by the ongoing spread and fear of the Covid virus, although we are all optimistic about
What you need to know about COVID-19
By Assiniboine Pharmacy Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory tract infection caused by a newly emergent coronavirus first recognized in Wuhan, China in December 2019. While most people with
How to stay connected when physical distancing keeps us apart
As social/physical distancing becomes the new normal, older adults are at risk of becoming more isolated than ever before. As many of us of take comfort in the company of
Defining Canada’s middle class
In November 2019, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed MP Mona Fortier to the post of Minister of Middle-class Prosperity. No such ministry has ever existed before. During her first
Making It all work when the world is unpredictable
I have never been a personal aficionado of theoretical mathematics. I appreciate the complexity, and I am thrilled that there are people whose brains are captivated by this kind of…
Good news stories during the COVID-19 pandemic
As many of you know, I began my career as a nurse. I loved every second of it and am so fond of the many memories I have. Working alongside
How to come back better than ever
At the time of writing this we are already on our way back to an open economy. Let’s make it truly open. While Ottawa is miring in self doubt and
How washing your hands deals with COVID-19
The mantra, “Wash your hands” should be drilled into your psyche by now, but have you ever wondered just how this works to deal with viruses? First, you need to
Cool summer predicted
Ray Garnett, author of the Ray Garnett Climate and Crop Letter, informs us that he expects it to be a cool spring and summer this year. Mean temperatures, he says
A Roger Douglas Moment? Here’s the surprising way New Zealand’s labour Government reformed the country
There will be an acrimonious debate in the future as historians dissect how the political leadership in most rich world countries chose to manage Covid-19 by closing down their economies