Tag - September 2026

Peach Crêpes

There’s so much fresh, homegrown deliciousness at this time of year. Corn, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, peaches—oh my! Get cooking with the bounty of the harvest. But first, get inspiration from these appetizing  recipe and image from Foodland Ontario,  foodlandontario.ca. This classic dessert is super easy when made with store...

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Banh Mi (Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches)

There’s so much fresh, homegrown deliciousness at this time of year. Corn, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, peaches—oh my! Get cooking with the bounty of the harvest. But first, get inspiration from these appetizing recipe and image from Foodland Ontario,  foodlandontario.ca. A street food staple in Vietnam, originally eaten at...

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Main Meal Mediterranean Salad

There’s so much fresh, homegrown deliciousness at this time of year. Corn, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, peaches—oh my! Get cooking with the bounty of the harvest. But first, get inspiration from these appetizing recipe and image from Foodland Ontario,  foodlandontario.ca. When the summer heat is really on, the thought of turning...

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Warm Potato, Corn and Sausage Salad

There’s so much fresh, homegrown deliciousness at this time of year. Corn, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, peaches—oh my! Get cooking with the bounty of the harvest. But first, get inspiration from these appetizing recipe and image from Foodland Ontario,  foodlandontario.ca. Here’s a salad for a potluck barbecue. If making ahead...

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HOW MICHELE CASTONGUAY GOT JAZZED  

                                                       By Dan Lalande             As a teenager in Northern Quebec, Michele Castonguay listened to pop, rock and disco. That changed with a flick of her radio dial, the one that sent a live jazz concert through the device’s tinny speaker. Intrigued by the intricacy of the...

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Living Large as a Codger

Watch and learn via Codgers Television, a new series that explores aging, resilience and everyday life with humour and heart.  By Iris Winston What do you do if your fixed monthly expenses regularly exceed your income? “There aren’t many job openings for people over 80,” says 82-year-old Derek Smith, “and we were at a point...

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Jazzing It Up

Canadian Jazz great Molly Johnson collaborates with artists from across generations in new album Talk To Me Fans of Canadian jazz vocalist Molly Johnson are in for a treat. Molly’s new album Talk To Me has dropped. The 10-track project combines music from her recent All I See and Long Time Running EPs with four new recordings...

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The Surprising Lessons a Move Can Teach Us

By Caroline Andrews For many people, moving isn’t really about buying or selling a house. It’s about deciding how they want to live the next chapter of their lives. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many people at this crossroads. Some were excited about a fresh start. Others couldn’t...

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Starting Over After 55: The Money Side of Separation and Divorce

By Janet Gray Separation and divorce after 55 can feel like a major life reroute at a time when most people are expecting smoother roads. For Canadians in this stage of life, the impact is often financial first, but it can also affect housing, retirement income, taxes, routines and sometimes even the simple question of who gets...

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