Lifescape By Janet Armstrong, Accredited Interior Designer, CAPS Many of us want to remain in our homes and fortunately there is new research into the requirements for safety, support and comfort. There are also new products coming to market every year that support this goal in spite of the challenges of changing health. I...
Tag - May 2024
By Brian Morin Spring fills us with emotion as we welcome seasonal changes. The sights, sounds and smells offer a rich bouquet of sensory delights with longer days enabling us to take full advantage of nature’s abundance. We have exchanged the monochrome winter landscape for a bevy of colours that begin on the ground but...
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...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston How many different breeds of dog are there? That’s something of a trick question. Even if it were limited to the number recognized by kennel clubs, the numbers would vary from nation to nation. At last count, the Canadian Kennel Club recognized 187 breeds—including the uniquely Canadian Inuit...
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...
By Julie Beun For weeks after I told my mother I was taking her on a cruise for her 80th birthday, she texted and emailed nonstop. She was eaten up with excitement and curiosity. What was I packing? (Dunno.) Did I think we should stay an extra night in Fort Lauderdale? (Sure.) Was I checking my bag? (Not a chance.) How big was...
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...
