CN trains rolling again
Call for change on wildfires
Kid in car during shooting
Freeland on the hot seat
China ambassador resigns
Res school 'moral failure'
NYC mandates vaccine
Scholz to lead Germany
Bob Dole dies at 98
$631M in border testing
Telus sells financial arm
Rail disruption hurts Teck
Big shakeup for Canucks
O'Neil and more get HOF
Warriors frustration mounts
BC comedian on Corden
Priest reschedule tour
Madonna's tat 'trilogy'
The Happiness Connection
COVID fatigue taking over
A change is as good as a rest. Recently, I had an unexpected reminder of this sentiment. When it comes to writing my column, I get my weekly inspiration from...
Be your own Valentine
Whenever I think about February, I see pink, red, and hearts in my mind’s eye. How did one day take over an entire month? I don’t think about green...
Life altering affirmations
Do you believe you create your own reality? I don’t want to go too far down the reality rabbit hole. I’m referring to the fact that what you believe...
Happy ways to get healthier
As I was reading positive psychology studies published in 2020, I found one that captured my attention. Kostadin Kushlev, of Georgetown University, worked with...
One barrel at a time
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. If you’re a fan of the IIHF world junior hockey championship, you’ll understand that the above...
Colour-blind consciousness
On Christmas day, after my parents had been returned home and the kitchen cleaned, I collapsed on the couch and looked for something to entertain me. I turned...
Choosing the right word
I’m pretty sure the universe has a sense of humour. I’m equally certain, it’s been laughing at me this year. Rather than setting resolutions...
Life is fragile; treasure it
I marvel at how a chance meeting can lead to a magical connection with another person. Five or six years ago, I was asked to participate in a fashion show to...
Happy, not merry Christmas
In England, instead of wishing people a Merry Christmas, it’s customary to say Happy Christmas. The sentiment is the same, but for some reason, swapping...
The pain of waiting
When I was in my 40s, I decided to do the London MoonWalk. This is a fundraising event for breast cancer research. You power walk the London marathon route at...
Should you wear a mask?
When I was married, my husband and I strongly disagreed about whether he was a pessimist or a realist. We never resolved this debate. Despite the time we spent...
Success secrets
Are you successful? Did an answer immediately spring to mind, or did you have to think about it for a while? What criteria did you use to reach your conclusion?...
Your purpose is to be happy
I’ve spent more time than I can count searching for purpose. I started when I decided to embrace the life of an entrepreneur. I wanted to speak on stages,...
Winners quit?
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” — Thomas Edison This is just...
Do you select ignorance?
An email landed in my box with the subject line Selective Ignorance. These two words did exactly what they were designed to do; they got my attention....
Obligated to have fun
Enough already! I’m tired of not being able to travel, visit distant family and friends, or go to concerts and plays. I feel like the fun has been sucked...
Ordinary people are special
When people ask me what I do, I tell them I help ordinary people live extraordinary lives. It flows off my tongue with grace and ease. That hasn’t always...
Time for gratitude
Depending on what Thanksgiving traditionally looks like for you, this year’s gathering may be a little different. I know mine will be. I can’t blame...
Your brain is a spin doctor
One of the biggest adjustments I had to make when I moved into my current home was getting used to the road noise. The sounds were distracting, and my dog was...
Watch for the gorilla
I’ve always been fascinated by the human mind. I can recall a psychology class from university when we were shown a short video of people throwing...
