Poll has safer supply support
New life for bear enclosure?
Nurse suspended for photos
ArriveCan breached law
Lack of skilled workers
Moms seek to meet Poilievre
Way cleared for Oxy claims
700 more troops to Kosovo
Missing in building collapse
Island mills to be idled
AirCan pilots eye raise
Shopify faces class action
Elmore 2nd in Ottawa
'That's a dangerous hit'
Blazers put up 10 in big win
Adam rocks on with Queen
Success feels surreal: Padma
Intruder threatens Benedict
The Happiness Connection
The End of History Illusion
Thinking about the future can be a source of both excitement and stress. I’m currently making some big changes in my life and I’m experiencing the...
'Aloha' is much more than just a Hawaiian greeting
Aloha! I recently returned from 10 days in Hawaii. My adventure may be over, but I’ve come home with some of the island’s spirit in my heart. You...
Assumptions are joining the dots, but not always correctly
Have you ever been in a situation where a stranger made a wrong assumption about you? I experienced that twice in a 12-hour period of time recently. As I signed...
You fear what you desire
Fear exists in everybody’s life. There’s a myriad of places it surfaces—commitment, rejection and failure are but a few possibilities. It...
Don't be afraid of getting older
Recently, I went to a local charity store to indulge in one of my favourite pastimes, thrifting. Not only did I find some treasures, but when I was standing in...
Getting it wrong helps us to get it right
Whenever I teach Microsoft Office classes, I tell my students I love it when they make mistakes. I thank each person who shares when they’re in a...
All information is useful to us
Have you played Wordle? The aim of this New York Times word game is to guess a five-letter word in six attempts or less. When you enter your prediction, the...
Dancing can improve your mental health
After going to the Rockin’ River Country Music Fest in Merritt this summer, I’ve was more determined than ever to learn how to dance the Two-Step....
There's a fine line between persistence and being pig-headed
About 10 years ago I bought a convertible. Her previous owner glued a plastic GPS mount onto her dashboard. He over-applied the adhesive but didn’t worry...
Pet ownership can bring joy enrich your life
August 26 is national dog day. That’s Friday in case like me you’ve lost track of the date. How can a summer have sped by so quickly? But...
Play time is not just for kids, adults can benefit too
In my experience, it is almost impossible to be around water without some level of play entering the experience. Knowing you can dowse someone with a hose, get...
Making your bad day better
As I was wandering through Costco recently, I was struck yet again by the increasing price of food. I was bothered by this thought more than usual. Perhaps...
Live long and be healthy
What do you think of when you read the following headline? “The Power of Love: Why a 96-year-old man sold his Ontario house and moved to rural...
Self-awareness improves relationships
Would you choose to give yourself electric shocks? The situation would have to be pretty extreme for me to voluntarily inflict that sort of pain on myself. But...
Boosting happiness through screen time
We might not be experiencing typical summer weather yet, but anyone with younger students living in their household will have no doubt that summer is here....
Hope is not just desire, it can change your life
In the blink of an eye life can change. I was reminded of this fact when I attended a fundraising gala on Tuesday. When a skiing accident left Mike Shaw...
Free yourself from body shame
As I write this column, it’s summer—at least for today. Sundresses, shorts, and flip flops are all on display. Traditionally, this is a tricky time...
The benefits of the 'Happiness Triad'
“Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and the end of human existence.” Aristotle As a happiness maven, I agree with this...
The amazing way your brain works to identify what you need
On my recent trip to England, I had the opportunity to see yet again just how amazing the human brain is. Because I was there for the entire month of May, I...
Mother's Day should be for all who take on a mothering role
This year, Mother’s Day is a little strange as it’s the first time my mom isn’t here for me to celebrate with. On the positive side, I’m...
