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Science Smarts: Disgustingly decorative experiment to get Halloween done the right way
By Patty Rooks on October 26th, 2024
Calling all spooky scientists… this is the last Halloween activity before the big day arrives! I have been wracking my brain for days as to what I am going to share with you. It cannot be any old experiment, it needs to be extra disgusting – well, at least I think so! This one you ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: What do we owe each other?
By Rev. Nancy Cocks on October 26th, 2024
Last Sunday at church we discussed the virtues we were raised to practice. Folks had been encouraged to be friendly and polite, honest and helpful, resilient and responsible, generous and kind to others. Someone mentioned ‘the Golden Rule’ – “Treat others the way you would like them to treat you”, Jesus’ words I learned by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Adjustments
By Linda Hancock on October 26th, 2024
Most people like to have a routine that is familiar but because people are different, routines are also different. Here are some variations: 1. The rigid routine – My grandson can be depended upon to always be doing the same thing at the same time in the same place. He returns from work, changes his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: It’s mind-boggling that scurvy is back
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 25th, 2024
Scurvy is a terrible disease that has been eradicated, right? The disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), found in oranges and other fruits and vegetables. But that simple fact was unknown between 1500 and 1747 when it’s estimated two million European sailors died while exploring the oceans. On long voyages, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Investment attraction is a team sport
By Selena McLean-Moore on October 24th, 2024
When Michael Jordan said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships,” he was talking basketball, but he could have easily been referring to investment attraction. The art of investment attraction is a long-sum game; it takes grit, patience and determination. As a municipality, competing with other jurisdictions from all over the world, how ... Read More »
1 responseAll Psyched Up: Faith or works
By Linda Hancock on October 19th, 2024
Ancient scriptures state: “Faith without works is dead” but this doesn’t tell the whole story. There is a time for faith and a time for works. According to the online Oxford dictionary, faith is “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” Many times, in my life I have had faith when no one else ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The crumbs are enough
By Shane Hein on October 19th, 2024
28 But she answered him, “Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” – Mark 7:28 [ESV] We are living in a time of outright spiritual starvation in the Western world. That leaves us in a very unique position as Christians because we are in possession of the bread of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Today we are science Olympians
By Patty Rooks on October 19th, 2024
I apologize, I had to take a break this week from the Halloween these as I have some really exciting news to share. Today is an exciting day as it is the 32nd annual Praxis Family Science Olympics. I had the privilege of a sneak peak into the Education Student’s activities earlier this week and ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Poverty and the failure of medical care in North America
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 18th, 2024
Recently, The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, reported on a depressing study about diabetes and it’s costly and horrendous medical complications. Readers of this column would already know it. Fifty years ago, and countless times since, that same newspaper and many others printed my prediction that obesity and diabetes would bring the health care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: ‘Influence’ a healthy relationship with technology
By Megan Burland on October 18th, 2024
Have you ever reviewed the screen time monitoring data in your smartphone settings? I have. Yikes! Becoming a parent has made me more aware of my family’s screen time and given me a chance to reflect on what I want the norms to be in our household. Media Literacy Week, Oct. 21-25, is a great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: An exciting lineup for winter and spring
By Esplanade staff on October 17th, 2024
We’re buzzing with excitement at the Esplanade this week as we unveiled an impressive lineup of 12 more shows to add to our 2024-2025 season. This diverse array of performances promises to engage and entertain our community, with high quality content that will appeal to a variety of taste. The shows below are on sale ... Read More »
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