Planned Giving This is a sentimental time of year. With various holiday and cultural celebrations on the calendar, followed by festivities to mark the end of one year and the beginning of the next, it’s not uncommon to think of times gone by and to remember loved ones who are no longer here. Add in the fact that this is...
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Worth The Drive By Kim Renault Photos: St. Lawrence Parks Commission | Upper Canada Village Start a new tradition with your grandkids, by taking them to see one of the spectacular holiday light shows in the region. Not only are all these seasonal attractions worth the drive, some of them involve actually touring in your car...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston All medical professionals carry massive responsibility that goes far beyond their clinical knowledge and technical skill. Communicating clearly with patients and their families and, even more, empathizing with them and calming their anxiety are key aspects of the quality of the medical care they...
By Pat James Is this the year you’re going to go through the whole winter without catching a “bug” and suffering the nasty consequences? Now that virus season is under way, remaining healthy is a priority. There’s good reason: Older people are mor apt to get really sick. The human immune system gets weaker with age, so elders...
By Dan Lalande Thanks to a complicated combination of COVID, caregiving duties for my demanding daughter and the feast-or-famine reality of belonging to the “gig” economy, I had not had a vacation in five years. Where to go when you’re overdue for a well-earned immersion into a world so full of wonders, it takes you completely...
By Dan Lalande In 2003, Keith Spicer, the academic, journalist and public servant who became Canada’s first commissioner of official languages, retired to Paris. He became a veritable Wikipedia page on the city, even penning books on the subject. As he aged, he found ways to continue to enjoy its pleasures, nonetheless. He also...
Get TechSmart By Pam Dillon In the “express” check-out line, a white-haired woman in front of me had about two dozen loose fruits and vegetables with no barcode stickers. A condensed version of the entire produce section was on that black conveyer belt—habanero pepper included. You’d think the transaction would go on forever...
“Whispering” Duke Schiller – The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation Duke Schiller performed more acts of courage in his brief flying career than many of the famous aviators of the 20th century. Yet his name is largely unknown today. Tom Douglas, recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for his books...
Fresh pears and cranberries with crunchy walnuts make up the delicious, slightly tart filling for these fruit squares. The base and topping are similar to date squares but have a touch of ginger for pizzazz. The recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, are sweet inspiration to bake something tasty. Baking...
A twist on the classic blondie recipe with the addition of Ontario maple syrup and walnuts, these easy-to-make, delectable blondies will soon become a family favourite. The recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, are sweet inspiration to bake something tasty. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 30...
