Government of Canada Scammers are sneaky and sly. They can target anyone, from youngsters to retirees. They can also target businesses. No one is immune to fraud. The Competition Bureau has published a quick and very knowledgeable read on how to avoid being scammed. This group of superheroes has found a way to see through the...
Tag - September 2021
The Rest is Best By Lorna Foreman Feeling vulnerable is normal in unusual times It is not just the result of this never-ending COVID-19 Pandemic, but lately, the feeling of being vulnerable has crept into my life. I really don’t like it. Is it just that I am getting older? After all, until I moved to Cornwall, I was a big-city...
Travel Story and photos by Mary Ann Simpkins Centuries-old Germany The Mosel River meanders through a valley bypassed mainly by progress. Vines cling to steep hillsides that plunge to the river. Between vineyards lie medieval towns, castles and remains of the Mosel Valley’s Roman heritage. Trier Our trip began in Trier...
By Mary Alice Downie Messing about in the kitchen and garden Thirty-some years ago, the late Barbara Robertson and I collaborated on what we thought of as a 21stcentury version of the medieval Housewifery book. It was intended as a cheerful miscellany of cooking, gardening, and cellaring. There were suggestions and recipes...
By Lisa M. Petsche Practical tips for when your parent is hospitalized There’s a good chance your ageing parent will require hospitalization at some point, especially if he or she has any chronic health conditions. Over and above the additional rules that hospitals have with COVID, the following are some tips to help you be...
Offering family-friendly vacations for stress-free travel Trafalgar is preparing to welcome back Canadian guests with the eventual return to travel along with the launch of their fun, hands-on and educational 2021-22 Family Tours program. These family vacations feature experiences that keep each member happy, from little ones...
Be aware of computer risks The Internet provides a wealth of resources, including information about health issues, genealogy, retirement planning, and programs geared specifically towards seniors’ needs. Unfortunately, the Internet can also contain traps in disguise. An entire segment of our population is now being targeted by...
By June Coxon Pandemic sparks creative idea for anthology featuring local youth writers Although COVID-19 restrictions have changed the way we live, making times difficult for everyone and harming many businesses, others have been inspired to think creatively and start new projects. One such project has resulted in several...
By Hilde Ostby and Ylva Ostby Greystone Books What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory? Adventures in Memory answers these questions and more with playfulness and intelligence, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. The authors — two Norwegian sisters, one a...
By Henning Beck Greystone Books In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless, and argues that mistakes, missteps, and flaws are the keys to success. Remember that time you screwed up simple math or forgot the name of your favourite song? What if someone told you that such...
