Falls onto road, hit by car
Man shot, injured in woods
Charges stayed due to delay
Carney wants Trump call
Ramping up border security
Carney heading to Europe
Deported despite order 
Vatican releases pope photo 
'It was a wonderful day' 
Hudson's Bay 'slow death'
TikTok deal on the way?
Stock markets rally
Warriors earn critical win
Trout too much for Rockets
Vees earn another win
50 years of Maiden
Hackman's dog starved
Diddy pleads not guilty
The Happiness Connection
Castanet's happiness columnist brings her column to a close
(Editor's note: We say goodbye to one of our veteran columnists today. After nearly eight years, Reen Rose is moving on. We wish her all the best in her...
Finding the missing piece of the puzzle
If you’re a regular reader of this column, you’re probably aware of my love of jigsaw puzzles. I was down to the last few pieces of what, for me,...
Being mindful of your own mind
My partner called me outside on the weekend to see where he’d hung our fuchsia. My first reaction wasn’t supportive. I told him I didn’t like...
Finding joy in the little things
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “the straw that broke the camel’s back.” The expression suggests that if you pile enough small...
Consistent small steps can lead to bigger things when you want to get stuff done
When my partner and I moved into our house, we decided to use two of the upstairs bedrooms as our offices. They’re side by side and face the same...
Ways to avoid jumping to conclusions
Having been invited to a family dinner on Easter Sunday, I decided to buy tulips for a hostess gift. My partner suggested I also buy some for our house. I chose...
The healing power of laughter
This weekend I had the chance to catch up with an old friend I hadn’t talked to for a while. When I got off the phone, I noticed I was smiling broadly. It...
You can't be impatient when it comes to learning patience
Recently, I’ve been reminded of what it’s like for many kids as Christmas approaches. It isn’t so bad in July, but as December arrives and the...
Puzzle your way to happiness and health
How many of the gifts you received in December of last year do you remember without having to pause to think? If you struggle to think of any, you’re not...
You don't have to rely on others for your own happiness
I’m not a huge fan of awards shows, but this year I tuned into the Grammys because I wanted to see Joni Mitchell. What a performance. If you’re...
To be happy learn to control what you can, not what you can't
Happiness is a funny thing. We all know we want it in our life, but it can be a tricky thing to define and possibly even harder to conjure up. Part of the...
How do you handle change in your life?
I do some of my best writing in coffee shops. I’m not sure what makes them such fertile environments for my thoughts, but they are. Perhaps it’s...
Ancient words for a modern age
When I was in university, several of my friends were philosophy majors. Their reason for choosing a degree in philosophy was a complete mystery to me. Why would...
Curiosity aids our mental health
Did you know that having a strong sense of curiosity is considered a sign of good mental health? When humans are born, they’re naturally inquisitive. You...
Ways to to experience a better Christmas
For the past few months, I’ve been carrying around a very specific idea about what my Christmas would be like this year. I was in England with my kids...
A new take on self-care
I recently ordered a beverage at my favourite coffee shop. When the barista asked me how my week was going, I paused and said it was a strange one. I’m...
A game for a happy brain
I have a very busy brain. That’s not a bad thing, but occasionally it can be a problem, especially when I get stuck in a loop of negative thinking. Does...
The power of talking to yourself in the third person
Distancing: make (someone or something) far off or remote in position or nature. — Oxford Languages Do you remember the first time you heard the term...
Smile: What to do when happiness eludes you
Castanet is happy welcome back columnist Reen Rose, our self-styled happiness maven, after her summer hiatus. Going forward her column will appear every second...
Happiness Connection columnist on hiatus
Reen Rose's is on hiatus until the fall. Her weekly column, The Happiness Connection, which appears every Sunday, will return then.
