You may have seen headlines this week about the government “synchronizing” your pension payments starting this month. If you’re like us, you’re probably wondering: “Weren’t they always on the same day?” The short answer is: Yes. For as long as most of us can remember, CPP and OAS have arrived in the same deposit during … Read more
I have some fond memories of Silver Stream School. One of my favorites was Christmas concert time. It would start about a month before the concert, each student who had a part in the play would be given some lines to memorize . One year in particular, probably grade three, I was slated to play … Read more
Many of our readers have told us they have stories or experiences they could share, but they hesitate because they’re not sure how to begin. Some say: “I wouldn’t know where to start.” “My writing is rusty.” “I’m not sure anyone would be interested.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The truth is that … Read more
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 15 Hello everyone! We hope you’re keeping warm and the snow shovels haven’t worn you out quite yet. It’s been a busy week here at the headquarters, but we’re back with your weekly guide to staying safe, informed, and active across this great country. ⚠️ Scam Alert: The “CRA … Read more
March 6th marks a day of significant cultural milestones, the birth of a major Canadian city, and some very “spirited” political history. 1834: The Incorporation of Toronto On this day, the town of York was officially incorporated as the City of Toronto. William Lyon Mackenzie, a fiery journalist and politician, was elected as the city’s … Read more
We’ve talked about the “digital shadows” that can hide the truth, and we’ve looked at how a legitimate person or company should work to earn your business. Today, we wrap up our trust series with the most important part: Your personal final checks. Think of this like the final walk-around of a long-haul rig before … Read more
Today, the people we “meet” online don’t live three miles away—they could be three thousand miles away. Because we can’t look them in the eye, we have to look for different signs that they are who they say they are.
In the early days of the internet, you could usually spot a scammer. They’d have poor spelling, or they’d ask for your bank details in a way that just didn’t sound right. But today, AI (Artificial Intelligence) has changed the game.
Silver Stream was where my memory kicks in again, and probably some of my most memorable school days were spent there. By this time we had moved to a lovely farm only a mile and a half from the school known as the Jack Stewart place, and most days I walked it both ways. Silver … Read more
Monique was a little 6-year-old French girl who was a bundle of energy and endless curiosity. Her dad was in the military and travelled back and forth to Camp Debert every day. That fall, the family of three had moved into what was known as Ed and Earns old house. The brothers had lived there … Read more
Good morning! It looks like Old Man Winter isn’t quite finished with us yet, but there’s a distinct feeling of spring just over the horizon. Grab your favorite mug and settle in—here is what’s happening across our great country this week. Scams to Watch Out For The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning of a bold … Read more
Hi again… February 27th holds some fascinating milestones for Canada, ranging from pioneering sports history to significant wartime victories. 1895: The Birth of the Colored Hockey League In Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the Halifax Eurekas and Dartmouth Jubilees played the first game of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL). Founded by local Baptist churches, … Read more
Defining “Senior” on Your Own Terms Hi there. Welcome back to the conclusion of our series on reclaiming the title of “Senior.” Over the last few days, we’ve talked about how seniority is a hard-won promotion and how this generation actually pioneered the technology we use every day. Today, we’re talking about the future: How … Read more
The Original Tech Trailblazers Hi there. Welcome back to our mid-week series on reclaiming our status as seniors. There is a persistent, and frankly annoying, myth that seniors are “confused” by technology. We’ve all seen the commercials or the jokes about grandparents and their smartphones. But let’s set the record straight: today’s seniors weren’t just … Read more
Why “Senior” is a Promotion, Not a Label Hi there. Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! Words have power. Lately, it seems the word “Senior” has been treated like a bit of a dusty label—something people shy away from or even apologize for. But if we stop and look at how that word is … Read more
Outdoor lessons came to an end as autumn approached. A brand new baby sister arrived on the second of September. Surprised the heck out of my brother and me. We didn’t even know one had been ordered. And then in November we pulled up stakes and moved to a farm in Manitoba. And we thought … Read more
From what I was told, William McLean was born in Scotland. He’d travelled by ship across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada. It must have been a scary decision to leave your country and begin a new life in a foreign country. However, he married Alice MacDonald, and together they started their married life on a … Read more
Hello everyone! It feels like just yesterday we were bracing for the January deep freeze, but here we are in the back half of February. The days are noticeably longer now, and while the snow might still be piled high in many of our driveways, there’s a distinct “turning of the corner” in the air. … Read more
Hi there. Welcome back to our Friday history segment. February 20th is a date that holds a particularly heavy weight in the story of Canadian innovation. On this day in 1959, the nation experienced what became known as “Black Friday.” It was the day Prime Minister John Diefenbaker stood up in the House of Commons … Read more
Hi there. Welcome back as we conclude our series on finding stability and purpose through the shifting tides of life. One of the most difficult thoughts to wrestle with during a hard season is the feeling that we are navigating the storm entirely alone. We have all had moments where it felt as though there … Read more