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By the Way: ‘Does the centre hold?’
By Oz Lorentzen on November 25th, 2023
I am struck by the unrest in our world, and think of the eerie similarities between our current time and that of a century ago; observed, for instance, by Yeats famous observation (in 1919) that “things fall apart; the centre cannot hold” (written following a war, in the middle of a revolution and a pandemic…). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Friends
By Linda Hancock on November 25th, 2023
Years ago, I looked up the word “friend” in a dictionary. I can’t remember the exact name of the dictionary, but I do remember the description. It said, “A friend is someone you know, like and trust.” Considering this, I have always believed that there is an almost unlimited range of possibilities: 1. Age doesn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Some Holiday science for the curious Christmas crowd
By Patty Rooks on November 25th, 2023
I do not know about you, but I have been bitten by the Holiday Bug! I am beginning to see signs of the Holiday Season around me everywhere; lights on houses, magical ornaments dancing across people’s lawns, trees and wreaths popping up in the stores. I will be honest, I absolutely love the Holiday Season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Think before you drink alcohol
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on November 24th, 2023
The festive season is a time for social gatherings and alcohol often aides the merrymaking. Yet recent headlines advise to avoid alcohol at any time of year. The claim is that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption. But the truth about alcohol is more nuanced, and recommendations for abstinence can be misleading. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Clearing up the science of fog
By Patty Rooks on November 18th, 2023
When I woke up this morning, oh my was it foggy out! I could not see to the end of my driveway it was so thick. This is not surprising really as there was quite a snowfall and drop in temperature overnight. With that being said, it left behind a beautiful glistening frost on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Troubles
By Linda Hancock on November 18th, 2023
In the first scene of “The Music Man”, community members sing about how there is “trouble in River City.” Ever since my first viewing of this play, I have thought about how each of us experiences troubles of various kinds in our lives. Throughout the decades I have experienced many different kinds of troubles: 1. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: Three things you shouldn’t care about as an investor
By Matt Solberg on November 18th, 2023
It’s never been easier to pay attention to everything that’s going on with the markets, economy, individual companies or your own portfolio. People used to get their paper statements in the mail on a monthly basis to know what was going on with their investments. Now we can watch the changes in market values instantaneously. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: It’s the busiest, most wonderful time of the year
By Tobie Laliberte on November 17th, 2023
The time leading into the Holiday Season, for a marketer, wanting to sell products that can be given as gifts, is one of the busiest of the year. It is when sales and promotional campaigns are at their peak. It is also a time filled with seasonal activities, social gatherings, and all sorts of fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Have faith in the doctor, with limitations
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on November 17th, 2023
Is it wise to believe what the doctor tells you? Or are there misleading types, not entirely honest with their patients? Does the medical system place the patient’s best interests first, as commonly stated on health center posters? Or do other factors, like pressure to ease wait times for a high-demand treatments, mean that some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Improve your health with more plant-based foods and proteins
By Julia Rowland on November 17th, 2023
The latest version of Canada’s food guide emphasizes eating more plant-based foods and proteins due to their many health benefits. Diets that include more plant foods are typically higher in important nutrients like fiber and lower in saturated fats. Fibre helps keep your bowels regular, can help keep you feel full for longer, and helps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Five ways to prioritize your well-being over the Holidays
By Erin Teichroeb on November 17th, 2023
With the Holiday Season just around the corner, there are many festive things to look forward to. Holiday shopping for the special people in your life, lively celebrations with coworkers and friends, hosted gatherings with family from far and wide. For some, the Holidays are not a time filled with joy or laughter. They are ... Read More »
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