For decades, the rhythm of a long marriage is often sustained by a very natural, built-in system of breathing room. One partner heads out to an office, the other manages a separate schedule, or perhaps both pursue independent careers, hobbies, and social…

When we talk about downsizing, the mind immediately goes to the physical landscape of the move. We think about sorting through decades of memories in the attic, deciding which piece of furniture will fit into a smaller living room, and parting with…

When it comes to maintaining a steady stream of physical and mental energy throughout the day, the rules change slightly as we age. Many seniors find that the boundless, erratic energy of youth gives way to a more delicate internal battery; one…

I spent a good chunk of last night between security rounds at the warehouse, hunched over my computer screen, running through the intense second-pass edit of a book manuscript for a client over in Malaysia. Anyone who has ever done deep proofreading…

The trail ends at a headland and the headland ends at nothing. Stand at the tip of Gaff Point on the South Shore of Nova Scotia and the next solid ground in the direction you are facing is roughly five thousand kilometres…

Hello to all our friends and readers. We have officially crossed the threshold of the long weekend, and the beautiful late-May weather is truly starting to take hold across the country. The soil is finally warm enough for the gardens, the days…

On this day, May 22nd, Canada reflects on a history that spans from royal visits and legislative milestones to the end of a legendary cross-country journey. Royal Traditions and National Milestones 1867: Queen Victoria gave Royal Assent to the British North America…

Here is something nobody tells you when you leave your last job. The knowledge goes with you. Every skill you spent decades building, every problem you learned to solve without thinking twice, every hard lesson that came from doing something wrong before…

In a lot of long marriages, one person quietly becomes the one who handles the money. Not because it was ever formally decided, but because it drifted that way over the years. One person paid the bills, tracked the accounts, dealt with…

You used to fall asleep without thinking about it. Your head hit the pillow and that was more or less the end of the story until morning. Now you lie there waiting. Or you fall asleep fine but wake up at three…

After finding out that the old grey mare still remembered all the tricks of a professional cutting horse career, I was better prepared for further riding experiences. I was soon riding her several times a week. Maybe it would be more accurate…

(This week we’re bringing you something a little different for your Sunday enjoyment. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing advance sample articles from our upcoming book series, Ten Provinces, Zero Crowds, guides to more than 1000 of Canada’s most overlooked…

Hello to all our friends and readers. We are standing on the doorstep of the Victoria Day long weekend! For many of us, this is the official “green light” to get those tomato plants in the ground and fire up the barbecue.…

March 15th has seen some remarkable moments in Canada, ranging from the birth of our national identity to the expansion of our great western cities. Here are some of the highlights for your archives: 1967 – A Song for the Nation: In…

When we think about getting a new prescription, we usually picture a quiet chat in our family doctor’s office. However, a major study published in JAMA Network Open just last week (April 28, 2026) reveals that for many seniors, the most powerful…

There is a storm brewing in Ottawa, and for the first time in years, it isn’t just politicians talking—it’s the Canadian public. A series of new polls released in the spring of 2026 shows a massive shift in how we view our…

The Heat is On: Lessons from the 2021 Heat Dome With summer around the corner, many of us are looking forward to the sunshine. However, the recent anniversary of the 2021 B.C. heat wave serves as a sobering reminder of how dangerous…

One thing about growing up on a mixed farm in Manitoba, you’re never very far from animals of one kind or another. I have some very fond memories of such connections and some not quite so fond. I do know they created…

From a very young age, I have always been quite creative. Starting with making mud cakes at four, I soon graduated to more widely accepted mediums. Learning to knit and crochet at a fairly young age, I soon graduated to needlepoint and…

Hello to all our friends and readers. As we get into the heart of May, the blackflies might be starting to stir, but so is the garden! It’s a busy time of year for those of us who enjoy getting our hands…