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Science Smarts: Secret messages
By PATTY ROOKS on November 19th, 2021
I know as the cold weather is more and more frequent, many of us are looking for some fun activities to keep on hand for those young scientists to do inside. Not to mention, I think I may have the “Holiday bug” – I see decorations, lights and gift ideas everywhere! With that being said, ... Read More »
1 responseMiywasin Moment: Unique children’s centre hosts grand opening today
By medicinehatnews on November 17th, 2021
“Grown men may learn from very little children, for the hearts of little children are pure, and, therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many things which older people miss.” — Black Elk, Medicine Man of the Oglala Sioux, 1863-1950 “There is wonder all around us, and inside us too.” — “Thunder and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Lemon battery
By PATTY ROOKS on November 11th, 2021
This is one of the most exciting times of the year for me! I am beginning to see Christmas decorations in the stores already. Perhaps it is too early for some of you, but whenever I see ornaments, tinsel and ESPECIALLY those outdoor ornaments, a smile creeps across my face. One thing that I do ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: You’ve discovered a thyroid lump, what does it mean?
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES AND DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on November 10th, 2021
Waking in the morning, the last thing you want is a health shock before you begin the day. If you are like most people, feeling a lump for the first time at the Adam’s apple, the thyroid gland, you will immediately jump to one conclusion, “I have a cancer.” But is this the right conclusion? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: ‘What do I trust more than you? The truth’
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on November 10th, 2021
Sometimes I ask my grandchildren the question “What do I love more than you?” Immediately they answer, “The truth.” I have taught them that if a person doesn’t tell the truth, you don’t really know who they are, and you can’t trust them. Everyone has been lied to at some point, but not all lies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: We are back!
By KRISTA WILDE on November 10th, 2021
September 2021 officially marked 18 months since we had to close our doors and take a step back from the world we once knew. Not only did the shows stop, but the everyday life we were used to stopped. Things we didn’t even realize were a part of our routines; saying hi to coworkers every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Indigenous storytelling at heart of indie film
By JoLynn Parenteau on November 10th, 2021
The art of storytelling has existed since the birth of language. For thousands of years before the written word, our ancestors’ triumphs, sorrows and news was shared orally. Histories and knowledge were passed down for untold generations through storytelling and repetition. Through long winters, people gathered together around the fire to hear ancestral legends and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?:Thyroid malfunction can result in serious consequences
By DR, NOORALI BHARWANI on November 9th, 2021
It is estimated 200 million people in the world have some form of thyroid condition. One in every three Canadians has a thyroid disorder. Of those, as many as 50% are undiagnosed. Most thyroid disorders are five to seven times more common in women. Thyroid hormones are produced in the thyroid gland from iodine and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: What price?
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on November 5th, 2021
November is a special time for me as it focuses my thoughts on remembrance and the price of freedom that was paid for me. Even though I was born after World War II, I was strongly impacted by the stories that my mother told me about sacrifices everyone made during the war years. We sometimes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Brain teasers
By PATTY ROOKS on November 5th, 2021
I recently found my basket of ‘brain teasers’ the other day (I think someone hid them from me…)! You will find quite a few around my house, as I absolutely love the challenge, not to mention I think it keeps my mind sharp the older I get. There are so many different kinds out there, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Has the diagnosis for celiac disease been missed?
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on November 5th, 2021
Some health problems can be hard to pinpoint. An accurate diagnosis of celiac disease can be easily missed. Among adults in particular, symptoms can be so subtle it can go undetected for years, causing other problems that further complicate a definitive diagnosis. Researchers at Duke University examined a randomized sample of 2,835 people over the ... Read More »
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