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Napoleon’s Paris: His Life, His Legacy

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Napoleon’s Paris: His Life, His Legacy

In Paris, Arc de Triomphe acclaims Napoleon Bonaparte France’s most renowned leader. Marble friezes repre ...

In Paris, Arc de Triomphe acclaims Napoleon Bonaparte France’s most renowned leader. Marble friezes represent his key victories. Thirty shields highlight battles where he passionately defended the new ...

June 01, 2019
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Before & After: Sheila Blake

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Before & After: Sheila Blake

Landscape photographer Sheila Blake has undertaken some big adventures in her life, not the least of whic ...

Landscape photographer Sheila Blake has undertaken some big adventures in her life, not the least of which was immigrating to Canada from the UK as a newlywed in 1966. The marriage may not have lasted ...

June 01, 2019
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Planning a Home Death

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Planning a Home Death

With 916,000 baby boomers currently living in British Columbia, coupled with most of us wanting to die in ...

With 916,000 baby boomers currently living in British Columbia, coupled with most of us wanting to die in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of our own homes, we have some planning to do. Now l ...

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Falling: A Danger to Seniors that may be Preventable

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Falling: A Danger to Seniors that may be Preventable

Falling is the most prevalent cause of injury among Canada’s seniors. Around a third of the aging populat ...

Falling is the most prevalent cause of injury among Canada’s seniors. Around a third of the aging population will experience a fall at some point during their life. However, there are many ways to red ...

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Senior-Proofing Your Home for a Long & Happy Life

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Senior-Proofing Your Home for a Long & Happy Life

For many seniors, living independently in our homes for as long as possible remains at the top of the lis ...

For many seniors, living independently in our homes for as long as possible remains at the top of the list of absolute must-haves in life. Studies show that aging at home keeps the elderly healthier a ...

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How to Help Those Who Help Others

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How to Help Those Who Help Others

Most of us, at some point, will take part in the marathon of caregiving. It’s not usually something we an ...

Most of us, at some point, will take part in the marathon of caregiving. It’s not usually something we anticipate, sign up for or train for, but it has become the new normal as our aging population en ...

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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 – ...

March 01, 2019
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Smart Home at Your Service

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Smart Home at Your Service

“Hey Google, I’m Home” triggers a routine that switches on the lights, your favourite tunes, and starts t ...

“Hey Google, I’m Home” triggers a routine that switches on the lights, your favourite tunes, and starts the tea kettle. Who doesn’t love an intelligent assistant ready to spring into action at the utt ...

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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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How Home Automation Can Simplify Your Life

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How Home Automation Can Simplify Your Life

Home automation promises to bring new abilities and greater simplicity to our homes and lives. Although i ...

Home automation promises to bring new abilities and greater simplicity to our homes and lives. Although it sounds complicated, using this new technology is actually easier than ever. Let’s look at how ...

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Gathie Falk: It’s the Simple Things

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Gathie Falk: It’s the Simple Things

As I step over the threshold into the home of Canadian artist Gathie Falk, there is an immediate understa ...

As I step over the threshold into the home of Canadian artist Gathie Falk, there is an immediate understanding that this is no ordinary place. The foyer expands into a bright, airy, open concept sitti ...

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Justifying the Cost of Retirement Housing

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Justifying the Cost of Retirement Housing

Sticker shock is a significant deterrent for families searching for the next level in care for their love ...

Sticker shock is a significant deterrent for families searching for the next level in care for their loved one. Monthly fees for senior care range from around $1,400 to $6,000, according to the Govern ...

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Darling, You Got to Let Me Know

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Darling, You Got to Let Me Know

It’s like playing the stock market – hang on, hang in, patience… jump! Knowing when to leave your home to ...

It’s like playing the stock market – hang on, hang in, patience… jump! Knowing when to leave your home to downsize or to move to a retirement or assisted-living environment is a delicate balancing act ...

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Breaking New Ground

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Breaking New Ground

As demand for senior housing increases, the options are limitless with these new builds, from urban lower ...

As demand for senior housing increases, the options are limitless with these new builds, from urban lower-income housing to oceanside, resort-style living. MCKAY APARTMENTS – BURNABY Opened December 2 ...

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Letting Go

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Letting Go

Remember what it was like being newly married and setting up your first home, excited and eager to begin ...

Remember what it was like being newly married and setting up your first home, excited and eager to begin building a lifetime of precious memories? The thought of growing old seemed so far away. But ti ...

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