Tag - November 2025

Apple Crème Brûlée

Now that the temperature is dropping and the daylight hours are shorter, comfort food is in order. Spoil yourself with tasty treats that smell and look inviting, too. This recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, serve as motivation to cook up something special. The addition of apples gives this classic...

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Cranberry Apple Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Now that the temperature is dropping and the daylight hours are shorter, comfort food is in order. Spoil yourself with tasty treats that smell and look inviting, too. This recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, serve as motivation to cook up something special. Cheesecake is always a hit and these bars make...

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Beef Galette

Now that the temperature is dropping and the daylight hours are shorter, comfort food is in order. Spoil yourself with tasty treats that smell and look inviting, too. This recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, serve as motivation to cook up something special. This free-form beef pie is delicious enough to...

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Mixed Mushroom Lasagna

Now that the temperature is dropping and the daylight hours are shorter, comfort food is in order. Spoil yourself with tasty treats that smell and look inviting, too. This recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, serve as motivation to cook up something special. This vegetarian lasagna is made with an easy...

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Spicy Vegetable Soup

Now that the temperature is dropping and the daylight hours are shorter, comfort food is in order. Spoil yourself with tasty treats that smell and look inviting, too. This recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, serve as motivation to cook up something special.  This creamy Caribbean-inspired root vegetable...

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Declutter Your Finances

By Janet Gray You are retired—or soon to be. This is what you planned for and dreamed about, right?  Retirement is supposed to be the stage when you kick back and truly enjoy life after years of working hard. But when your bank statements, investments and bills feel like they’re multiplying faster than rabbits, it’s time for a...

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Exploring New Communities Without Leaving Canada

How downsizing can feel like a new adventure close to home By Caroline Andrews Sometimes, the most exciting journeys don’t require a passport. For many Canadians 55 and older, one of life’s greatest adventures is the journey of moving into a new community. Downsizing, whether it’s to a smaller home, a condominium or a...

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Alex Munter 

As head of the Canadian Medical Association, the longtime public leader is making a difference at the national level. by Iris Winston Alex Munter has been serving the community throughout his working life. Now, as head of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), he has moved to the national stage. “In many ways, my new job has a...

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 Wrong time for pets

Animal Chatter  by Iris Winston Scratch puppies and kittens off your Christmas gift lift. It doesn’t matter how hard children or grandchildren have begged for a pet or how nice or naughty they have been for months. The holiday season is just the wrong time to introduce a new animal into a household that is likely to be busy and...

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Howard Wagman: dispenser of laughter

By Iris Winston Photo Styling by Mel Felchman Photography Images by Ten 3 Studios Howard Wagman has been spreading laughter, universally acknowledged as the best medicine, in and around Canada’s capital for the last four decades. And the good news is that the long-time owner of Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa intends to continue giving...

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