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By the Way: True confessions
By Rev Dr. Nancy Cocks on June 28th, 2025
True confession. I watch a lot of mysteries on BritBox. Recently a character remarked: “The opposite of truth isn’t lies, it’s chaos.” That got me thinking about these rather chaotic times in world affairs. It’s hard to know who’s telling the truth – or if leaders present their own “truth” to disguise self-interest and hidden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched up: Silence
By Linda Hancock on June 28th, 2025
If there is truth to the old adage that “silence is golden,” why do we surround ourselves with noise and distraction? I have recently had a couple of clients who had lost most of their hearing. They were really looking forward to getting hearing aids, but the tables quickly turned. One woman was tormented by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Recreate those explosive Canada Day fireworks with a little oil and water
By Patty Rooks on June 28th, 2025
I know many of us will be celebrating Canada’s 158th birthday this long weekend. It is always an exciting time to share with family and friends. The best part of the celebration in my opinion is always the fireworks show! Just in case you cannot get out and enjoy a celebration for yourself, here is ... Read More »
1 responseViva Vitality: Connections
By Taniel Zanidean on June 27th, 2025
You are not alone in wanting more connection. In fact, 1 in 4 Canadians say they feel lonely often or always. Dr. Jeremy Nobel says, “Just like thirst is a signal you need hydration, loneliness is a signal you need human connection.” People are social creatures by nature and our relationships are important to our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: When is surgery the right move for a pain in the knee?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 27th, 2025
Osteoarthritis comes on slowly. But with time, it steals your comfort, your mobility, and eventually, your independence. For those living with bone-on-bone agony in their knees or hips, the prospect of surgery can feel like a lifeline. But be cautious. Sometimes, the best scalpel is the one that stays in the drawer. Orthopedic surgeons are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The elusive Ben McCord
By Malcolm Sissons on June 26th, 2025
Ewart Duggan House, a Provincial Historic Resource, has a high profile, next to the Esplanade. In addition to the showpiece volunteer garden, June tours have been on-going of the oldest brick house in the province, built in 1887. The 60,000 brick were handmade by B.C. McCord and Company beside Ross Creek, hauled by horse and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Old crafts and new skills
By Tom Hulit on June 26th, 2025
We live in a changing world. It seems almost every day I see people staring at their phones, thumbs madly tapping away, looking, reading, searching. To be honest, I’m often guilty of this myself. It seems hard to remember a time when we didn’t have a phone in our hands. While many people would instantly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Reaching across the globe
By Kitt Brand on June 25th, 2025
Yep. It’s true, there are some pretty well-known folks who are or were active Rotarians. A few that come to mind: Neil Armstrong, whose foot was the first on the moon; Friedrich Bergius, German Nobel Prize winner; Richard E. Bird, North and South Pole explorer; King Charles III, Canada’s King, environmentalist, organic farmer, opponent of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Balance
By Linda Hancock on June 21st, 2025
I have been learning so much about myself lately. For years I have treated my body as merely transportation for my brain. Even as a child I was not athletic and therefore did not place much priority on self-care. I had all the theory and am the first to admit that I encourage my clients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Slow and steady really can win the race
By Oz Lorentzen on June 21st, 2025
Most of us are familiar with waiting. We are, however, not particularly good at waiting. So I want to offer some odd sounding advice: “Hurry up and Slow down!” We all know that good things take some time to come about, whether that is the tree we planted in our backyard, nine years ago, or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Time to make the best out of a windy situation
By Patty Rooks on June 21st, 2025
Although I am enjoying the beautiful sunny spring weather, I am not a real fan of the wind that comes with it. In order to make the best out of a windy situation, I thought I would share a fun experiment that will make a windy day much more fun outside. Let’s get started! *Remember ... Read More »
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