Get Tech Smart By Pam Dillon She’s 93, full of life and living in a small town. When my friend is not on the go, though, she’s still able to stay current and connected with family members all over the place. That’s thanks to a digital picture frame. Along with the frequent in-person visits and phone calls, her family members...
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By Dr. Saskia Sivananthan With summer on the horizon, Canadians are gearing up for road trips, vacations and driving to their favourite destinations. Due to our sprawling geography and often inadequate public transportation systems, access to a motor vehicle is something many of us take for granted. However, a diagnosis of...
Now and Then  by Iris Winston Giving back comes in many forms. It can be as simple as responding to a ring at the door and hearing a tiny smiling child in uniform asking if you would like to buy Girl Guide cookies. I don’t care for the cookies but never have the heart to refuse. It is much easier to turn down an unsolicited...
See her works in Outside the Lines: Women Artists at War, a new exhibition at the Canadian War Museum. By Paul Gessell Generally, there have been two types of war artists. The old-school ones who painted during the two world wars tended to depict soldiers as relentlessly heroic. Then came the 1960s and the Vietnam War: Artists...
 By Dan Lalande Kathie Donovan’s defining characteristics—her sunny vibe, her insatiable curiosity, her humanist-feminist stance—first became known to us through a single attribute: her voice. After her father scored his eight-year-old daughter a stint on a weekly children’s radio program, for which she was paid in candy no...
These colourful and nutrient-dense muffins will impress even picky eater. Since there’s very little added sugar, you can feel good about the natural sweetness coming from Ontario produce. This recipes and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 20 minutes Serves 12 muffins or 24 mini...
This healthy, colourful meal is vegetarian too. Cutting the sweet potatoes in half to bake shortens the cooking time considerably. Grill up extra corn and roast a red pepper for this dish. If you like a little heat, kick it up with hot sauce. Serve with a salad. This recipes and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation...
Tofu? Yes! Try this flavour-packed vegetarian dinner bowl. It’s bursting with loads of colourful vegetables and finished with soy sesame dressing. This recipes and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 27 minutes Serves 4 1 cup (250 mL) rice 1/4 cup (50 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce 2 tbsp...
Simple and addictive, this pepper spread is common in Greece as part of a shared appetizer table (mezes). Serve with toasted pita wedges, Ontario cucumber slices and pepper wedges. This recipes and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation Time:Â 5 minutes Cooking Time:Â 16 minutes Standing Time:Â 2 hours Makes 1 cup (250...
This big puffy, slightly custardy pancake studded with juicy tart cherries looks as good as it tastes. It takes just minutes to whip together and the cream cheese drizzle adds the perfect touch. This recipes and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation Time:Â 10 minutes Cooking Time:Â 5 minutes Baking Time:Â 20 minutes...
