Jetskier rides under ferry
Disease at pigeon operation
Province pulls child's drug
Grocers flunk transparency
Concern for renewed ties
Bloc's bill passes swiftly
Missiles hit medical building
'It's such a beautiful pole'
Iran's leader defiant
Twice-a-year HIV vaccine
Union slams DHL's request
Steel takeover finalized
Scotties host chosen
Vees launch scouting staff
Panthers one win away
Willie Nelson not done yet
Diddy trial takes a day off
Learning from 'Jaws' 
Guest Column
Tired brains prefer junk food
Tired Brains Prefer Junk Food by Mike Straus It's something we've all experienced. Stayed up until 2 AM trying to finish that report for the boss....
Ghostly tale of love and regret
Clara (not her real name) tells me she worked as a secretary in a downtown Chicago office. She walked to work daily; likes cats and never married....
Less is more, if you strike a nerve
It’s been said that consumers buy emotionally and justify intellectually. So before someone buys something, they need to have an emotional reason to do...
Am I raising a princess or a pioneer?
My beautiful daughter, Jacqueline, is my princess. Like most fathers, I do sometimes put my daughter on a ‘princess’ pedestal. However, I do not...
Pick your parenting battles
Is this a Hill I am willing to die on? My 3 year old daughter is a riot to play games with – especially board games. My parents were just out...
Seniors: move it or lose it!
“A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time: Pills or stairs.” ~Joan Welsh Today’s older adults want to stay active as...
Children and noise control
The great comedian Dennis Leary once said it best: “When you become a parent it all becomes about the quiet. The peace and quiet that you once knew, kiss...
Forget you, let's talk about me!
People don’t like to listen to braggers. We’ve all met at least one. You know, the guy you bump into at a networking event that introduces himself...
Coping strategies
Life is far from perfect. No matter outward appearances, even the most ideal seeming life (okay, maybe not Angelina Jolie) is rife with challenges, losses, and...
Getting your bite back
People who are edentulous are missing important parts of their bodies, 32 to be exact. They are physically impaired according to the World Health Organization...
Slack Alice's - memories
When I was very young, sometimes my dad would head out in the late afternoon, and I would ask where he had gone. "To Slacks with the boys," I was...
LOL!
Laughter is the best medicine. I believe this wholeheartedly, although I know many pharmaceutical companies who would prefer us not to (and I worked for a...
As good as it gets
Ponder giving and the positive consequences and repercussions giving brings. Fact is, giving with our best intentions feels amazing and yields a positive impact...
Making a grand entrance
There is a single spot in your home that is seen by everybody who knocks on your front door. It is also the most neglected space in the house. It’s the...
The noise on toys
The season is upon us and it is time to hit the toy stores again! But let’s keep in mind that not all toys are created equal. As a Dad and a Doctor of...
Is it crazy to think positive?
Today I am working towards Greatness! What if that is our first thought of the day? How would our day be? Imagine it, you open your eyes and you consciously...
The art of relaxation
Work sucked today. Walking in the door at home, your heart sinks because both FooFoo and FiFi threw up at various locations throughout the house. No one posted...
Stay Connected
Have you ever tried to do something with no help from others? It is not impossible, but it is much more fun and enjoyable to share it with others. As well, if...
Door closes on foreign workers
Changes to the provincial immigration program will leave entry level foreign workers with limited options. While immigration to Canada is regulated by the...
Lifelong Learning
Are you a lifelong learner? You might wonder why you should care about learning in your senior years. Because the latest research proves that learning keeps a...
