How Attitudes About Fitness Are Changing for the Better By Meg Stickl When I started my business back in 2013, I remember having a lot of conversations that started with “I’ve never really exercised before.” At the time, I was talking to adults in their ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, many of whom had lived very active...
Tag - March/April 2026
By Rebecca Stanisic There was the Ambush Army, then came The Canadian Cowboys’ ever-growing crowd. Now you can be part of both at the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show, April 10 at Ottawa’s EY Centre. The Canadian Cowboys play classic country songs, hits from the 1950s and 60s, and gospel music in a high-energy, toe-tapping...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston A trip to our local dog park is one of the highlights of Charlie’s day, especially if one of his canine favourites is there to meet him. As we drive up, he turns his head to see who’s there and gives a big doggy smile. It’s almost time for a session of running and playing. I hold his leash as we...
This tasty crisp makes for the perfect easy weeknight dessert. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 16 minutes Serves 4 to 6 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 3/4 cup (175 mL) large-flake oats 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped walnuts 3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario maple syrup 1-1/2 tsp (7...
Make this delicious side dish for your next entertaining event. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 7 minutes Baking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves 8 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter 2 cloves Ontario garlic, chopped 1 Ontario onion, chopped 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose...
Marinated in Trinidad’s green seasoning, these smoky and herbaceous lamb chops are complemented with Caribbean-style peach chutney. Serve with green beans. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 25 minutes Marinating Time: 1 hour or overnight Cooking Time: 30 minutes; Grilling Time: 10...
A small baked ham (dinner ham) with a sweet and savoury glaze is just the thing for a smaller gathering. This quick pear chutney gives it a new twist. Make the chutney up to a week ahead and store in a jar in the refrigerator, then reheat before serving. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation...
By Caroline Andrews Spring has a way of bringing things into focus. After months of winter routines, heavy coats, and staying close to home, the arrival of longer days and warmer light often sparks a quiet reassessment. Windows are opened. Closets are edited. Plans begin to form. And for many people over 55, an unexpected...
By Iris Winston “I am a painter first and a skater second,” said Toller Cranston, Companion of the Order of Canada, Olympic medalist and six-time Canadian figure skating champion. “The most important thing that people can say about me is to refer to me as a painter. The most infuriating thing is to be referred to as a skater...
By Janet Gray One of the most common questions I’m asked is “When should I take my CPP and OAS?” It’s a crucial retirement decision and the short answer is simple: There is no single “right” age for everyone. The best choice depends on your health, finances and priorities. Here’s a plain-language guide to help you think it...
