Travel

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

The Emerald Isle’s famous west coast drive delivers all that’s uniquely special about the land of green. Endless attractions and ancient customs deeply woven into the fabric of Ireland are what make this awesome motor […]

Finance

Come Together

Tips and hints for how blended families can manage their finances and avoid conflict Most of us remember a time when divorce was a relative rarity ‒ and it was almost unheard of among those […]

Health

Are You Keeping Fit?

When leaving the house recently to pick up a rented garden tiller and some sheep manure to spread on my vegetable garden plot, my wife asked me why I still go to all that effort […]

Gardening

Gardening in the Heat of Summer

With summer upon us, our expectations are for another relaxed season at home and in the garden. But a warming climate and intense weather systems across Canada are demonstrating the need for quick strategies to […]

Longevity

Surrender To Sleep

The Most Overlooked Pillar of Healthy Aging and Longevity Sleep isn’t something you do. It’s something you honour. For decades, we viewed sleep as little more than a period of rest between busy days. Today, […]

Travel

Lovin’ The Okanagan

One of British Columbia’s most popular playgrounds. Becoming captivated by the Okanagan Valley’s repertoire of attractions is both easy and irresistible. On my first trip there, I was immediately seduced by the region’s natural charm […]

Finance

Building the “Bulletproof” Portfolio

Financial moves to help you survive and thrive during troubled times Admit it: you’ve been a little worried lately. About the economy. The stock market. Tariffs. Inflation and interest rates. About rising government debt. Or […]

Health

Parkinson’s Disease

Over the past three years, I had noticed a significant decline in a close friend’s well-being as he generally showed deterioration in his speech, his gait and his strength. He began to take shorter shuffling […]

Gardening

Spring Fertilizers

Whatever the weather this day, consider it spring! The time has come to search for hints and outright signs of early growth, indicating good things ahead. We can encourage plants to flourish, but it’s best […]