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The mystery of blue and pink hydrangeas
Enjoying a Canadian summer at home is especially valuable this year. The home garden is a safe and welcoming refuge, where we can consider the finer points (and some mysteries) of plants we love – […]

Twelve common portfolio problems (and how to solve them)
A closer look at some of the common issues and challenges which all investors face Ever played golf? Taken a yoga class? Tried your hand at painting, or playing piano? If you have then, in […]

Enjoy a Hike!
No matter where you live in Canada, you’ll find walking trails where you can enjoy fresh air and exercise Public Health experts advise Canadians that outdoor exercise is a great way to maintain good health […]

Rhizomes in Cold Climates
Does lasting beauty exist outside of Hollywood? Yes, it could be in your garden! And if you’re tidying up borders before taking off for warmer climates, or perhaps just snoozing through autumn – are you […]

Eight simple steps to an effective estate plan
How to avoid estate failure and ensure that your assets go to the people and causes that you want them to Here’s a shocking statistic to ponder: according to U.S. researchers, as many as 70% […]

Virtual exercise classes
In many cities, exercise classes are back in full swing, but maybe not all of us feel ready to sign up for in-person training. That’s not a problem – one of the silver linings of […]

Pandemic Stress Test Reveals Fragile Future for Canada’s Health Care
Canada’s exposure to the COVID pandemic was modest compared to that felt by most other developed nations, but its impact revealed a health-care system already overburdened and unprepared for a repeat event any time soon. […]

Blood Clots and Pulmonary Embolism
A young woman attended the emergency department with chest pains several weeks after being prescribed a birth control pill. Her X-ray was mistakenly read by the emergency room physician as negative. She was diagnosed with […]

Finding Comfort in Uncertain Times
Most, in times of discomfort, seek out the familiar: hobbies, faces, foods, and myriad other activities that offer comfort. For me, that well-being is found in music. During the early days of the pandemic, especially […]