It’s not hyperbole or patriotic chest-thumping to suggest Canada’s fiction writers punch above their weight in literary circles. The Big Bang moment in Canadian fiction was, arguably, when a schoolteacher in an obscure village in Prince Edward Island sat down…
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Shawn McCord of belairdirect joins Mega Recruitment Drive winner Janet Harrison for a congratulatory photo. Harrison is going to Japan with her husband, thanks in part to her win of a $10,000 travel voucher from Collette and $5,000 spending money…
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The Rocky Mountaineer is a train trip through the Rockies that is quintessential Canadiana. Tim Hoban is looking forward to two trips within Canada this year — one to Toronto to see his beloved Blue Jays play and another to…
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Cheryl Young didn’t grow up in an Inuit community, but as an adult, she’s embracing her culture and sharing it with her children. Photo: Kyla Zanardi Cheryl Young didn’t grow up in an Inuit community, but her connection to her…
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Larry Duffield has received numerous awards for his volunteer work and has just been appointed to the National Seniors Council. On April 1, Larry Duffield, a long-time member of the Windsor Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees, joined…
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As our population ages, the need for a national aging strategy becomes ever more important. There are more than seven million people aged 65 and older in Canada. Canada is soon projected to become a “super-aged” society, which, according to…
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Judy Hutmacher has been “waving the flag” from her garage door and on her car ever since Donald Trump started threatening Canada’s sovereignty and its economy with tariffs. Photo: Richard Lam Photography For Judy Hutmacher, waving the Canadian flag has…
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While our health-care system often comes to mind when thinking about health, non-medical factors have a profound impact on health and health outcomes. Social determinants of health are the social and economic factors that influence health. The World Health Organization…
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Marie Mathers has received many honours for her volunteer work, which has included serving as president and secretary of the Prince Albert District Branch. At 89, Marie Mathers is still, as the phrase goes, all systems go. This despite being…
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Brian Caines helped maintain the cat sanctuary on Parliament Hill and even adopted the last four cats. Photo: Dave Chan The unofficial part of Brian Caines’ public-service career involved caring for some of Parliament Hill’s most famous residents, and certainly…
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A study on the economic impact of pensions found that they contribute considerably to government coffers, prop up rural economies and help marginalized groups of workers. For every dollar increase in pension income paid out monthly across the country, governments…
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It’s transforming how we live, work and play. We look at how it can be useful and where to watch for pitfalls. Like a long-time partner, it finishes your sentences for you. It will start the car before you get…
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