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Sorry Not Sorry

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Sorry Not Sorry

“You must be Canadian,” I often comment laughingly when someone apologizes for what doesn’t seem to need ...

“You must be Canadian,” I often comment laughingly when someone apologizes for what doesn’t seem to need an apology. As Canadians, we have a chronic need to apologize “all the time.” Due to the number ...

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Acknowledging Family Caregivers

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Acknowledging Family Caregivers

May brings spring flowers. It’s also a time to acknowledge family caregivers and the vital role they play ...

May brings spring flowers. It’s also a time to acknowledge family caregivers and the vital role they play in our healthcare system and in the lives of their family and friends. While caregiving is uni ...

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When it Comes to Activity, Now is the Time to Act

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When it Comes to Activity, Now is the Time to Act

There is an “I” in activity for a reason, so what are you waiting for? Staying active as you age is one ...

There is an “I” in activity for a reason, so what are you waiting for? Staying active as you age is one of the most effective ways to improve your physical and mental health. For cardiovascular disea ...

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Lessons From A Cat

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Lessons From A Cat

Pets are becoming increasingly common in Canadian households (about 68 per cent of homes have either a ca ...

Pets are becoming increasingly common in Canadian households (about 68 per cent of homes have either a cat or a dog), often replacing a human cohabitant. Clearly, former reasons for not having a pet – ...

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Swipe Left

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Swipe Left

My online dating days have come to an end… well, until the next Saturday night I'm home alone with a bag ...

My online dating days have come to an end… well, until the next Saturday night I'm home alone with a bag of Cheetos, a bottle of wine, leftover holiday chocolate and decide to sign up for the latest, ...

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Now, Adventure!

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Now, Adventure!

“Ima Bōken!” Now, adventure! Those words echo everlastingly in my mind every time I think about where I’v ...

“Ima Bōken!” Now, adventure! Those words echo everlastingly in my mind every time I think about where I’ve been, what I’ve seen, and the adventures lurking in my next visit to the place I call my seco ...

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From “Hip Chick” to “Hip” Chick

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From “Hip Chick” to “Hip” Chick

Shortly before Christmas, I was happily going along, caring for a dog and a house, when my life became ex ...

Shortly before Christmas, I was happily going along, caring for a dog and a house, when my life became extremely complicated. After helping a neighbour, I was heading back to my car to run some errand ...

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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt a ...

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt and processed sugar intake. Exercise for 30 minutes a day. Stop smoking. Drink plenty of water. ...

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Do You Really Want Someone to Complete You?

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Do You Really Want Someone to Complete You?

Twice this week I had conversations with friends, 55+ both expressing the desire to find partners that wo ...

Twice this week I had conversations with friends, 55+ both expressing the desire to find partners that would “complete” them. “Why do you want to be complete? And, why do you think another person coul ...

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Navigating the End-of-Life Journey

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Navigating the End-of-Life Journey

This article was written by FCBC guest columnist Jeanne Sedun. Finding out someone you love has been diag ...

This article was written by FCBC guest columnist Jeanne Sedun. Finding out someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be overwhelming. How do you support a loved one through their ...

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5 Ways To Save On The Cost Of Long-Term Care

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5 Ways To Save On The Cost Of Long-Term Care

Workers can get ready for long-term care costs by putting money into long-term investments or by purchasi ...

Workers can get ready for long-term care costs by putting money into long-term investments or by purchasing health insurance. Taking care of yourself as you reach your later years, however, doesn’t ne ...

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I Met The Secret Smiler

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I Met The Secret Smiler

Watcher At a restaurant not too far from downtown Montreal, mornings were always full of noisy groups of ...

Watcher At a restaurant not too far from downtown Montreal, mornings were always full of noisy groups of people and the place was lively and fun. There were about 30 tables and a long counter with sto ...

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Two Days in Venice

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Two Days in Venice

I sat with my friend, Cacinda, at a sidewalk café enjoying a Margherita pizza. The pizza was good, but my ...

I sat with my friend, Cacinda, at a sidewalk café enjoying a Margherita pizza. The pizza was good, but my surroundings were divine. Before me stood ancient buildings, including a church and apartment ...

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Blind Golf

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Blind Golf

I couldn’t believe it when shortly after I retired, I got a call from a friend I’d known for 45 years, Mi ...

I couldn’t believe it when shortly after I retired, I got a call from a friend I’d known for 45 years, Michael, asking me if I’d like to play golf every week for free. I said, “Sure, what’s the catch? ...

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Making the Podium Achievable

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Making the Podium Achievable

If you tuned into the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, then you already know Canada’s mixed doubles ...

If you tuned into the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, then you already know Canada’s mixed doubles curling team beat out Switzerland to win the gold. Like hockey, curling is a sport Canada cons ...

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