• Backsliding

    How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this g ...

    How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this given all the factors to monitor and consider. We all differ in our genetics, general health and ...

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  • Never Too Late To Be An Early Adopter

    Considering electric bicycles have been around for more than a century, it’s hard to fathom why Tessa War ...

    Considering electric bicycles have been around for more than a century, it’s hard to fathom why Tessa Ward would call someone like me who just got one an “early adopter.” But like many fellow seniors, ...

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  • Fall Fashion Preview 2018: Prints & Textures

    When the scent of cinnamon wafts through the air and pumpkin spice lattés make their seasonal debut in yo ...

    When the scent of cinnamon wafts through the air and pumpkin spice lattés make their seasonal debut in your local coffee shop, you know it’s time to put away your sandals and beach towels to make room ...

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  • 4 Stops to Keep Your Spirits Up in Kelowna

    Kelowna, of course, is known for its established vineyards and world-class wine. What’s less known is tha ...

    Kelowna, of course, is known for its established vineyards and world-class wine. What’s less known is that it is also home to a blossoming craft spirits industry. As a farming community, accessing fre ...

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  • Well-Travelled Fashion

    Ah, summer – the sun is shining, the patio is gleaming, and outdoor walks in the neighbourhood are permea ...

    Ah, summer – the sun is shining, the patio is gleaming, and outdoor walks in the neighbourhood are permeated by the scents of neighbours grilling up delectable summertime feasts. It’s also that time w ...

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  • The Comfort & Connection of Food

    Since the beginning of time, food has been important not just to fuel the body, but as an integral part o ...

    Since the beginning of time, food has been important not just to fuel the body, but as an integral part of celebration, connection with family and a source of comfort. But in the last few years, food ...

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  • Late Bloomer

    It’s never too late. And if you bristle at that old adage, allow me to try to change your mind. Meet Lona ...

    It’s never too late. And if you bristle at that old adage, allow me to try to change your mind. Meet Lona Manning. She has done something for the first time at the age of 60. It’s something she’d alwa ...

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  • Tips to Maximize Your Sleep

    A good night’s sleep cannot only make you feel a whole lot better, but it is a major force in your overal ...

    A good night’s sleep cannot only make you feel a whole lot better, but it is a major force in your overall health and fitness level. Sleep allows your brain to rest and rejuvenate; and allows your mus ...

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  • Cycling in Southern Quebec

    With eight spectacular bicycle routes stretching 5,000+ kilometres, Canada’s Belle Province lures eager c ...

    With eight spectacular bicycle routes stretching 5,000+ kilometres, Canada’s Belle Province lures eager cyclists like us. Having cycled in Quebec City, Montreal, through the Laurentians and around Lac ...

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  • Going to the Spa, German-Style

    I lean back into the lukewarm mineral water, and Maritta, my Liquid Bodywork therapist, places a floating ...

    I lean back into the lukewarm mineral water, and Maritta, my Liquid Bodywork therapist, places a floating pillow under my head and knees. We’re in the Liquid Sound temple, one of the many pools at Tos ...

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  • Jann Arden: It's a Long Goodbye & It Ain't So Bad

    Jann Arden confesses that she looks forward to getting older. It's another year to embrace life. She just ...

    Jann Arden confesses that she looks forward to getting older. It's another year to embrace life. She just turned fifty-six and admittedly doesn't celebrate birthdays. "It's just something you have to ...

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  • Before & After - Suzanne Cascanette

    Suzanne Cascanette is a newcomer to Vancouver Island who works in international trade and is a Subject Ma ...

    Suzanne Cascanette is a newcomer to Vancouver Island who works in international trade and is a Subject Matter Specialist relating to Canada Customs rules and regulations. She is partnered with a globa ...

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  • Reboot July 2018

    JIM WALCHUK can best be described as a 21st century Renaissance man. A 2013 inductee into the BC Entertai ...

    JIM WALCHUK can best be described as a 21st century Renaissance man. A 2013 inductee into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame for his (and sister Judy Ginn Walchuk’s) musical contributions, Jim is still ...

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  • Chasing a Butterfly

    “Caregiving leaves its mark on us. No matter what we do to prepare ourselves, the hole left behind looms ...

    “Caregiving leaves its mark on us. No matter what we do to prepare ourselves, the hole left behind looms large.” ~ Dale L. Baker, author Herb Bryce knows about holes. He lived down one for a portion o ...

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  • A Way to Give

    Kindness is like a garden of blessings. In these days of chaos, we often think “what can I do to help?” H ...

    Kindness is like a garden of blessings. In these days of chaos, we often think “what can I do to help?” How do we translate our generous spirit into action? The answer: volunteering. Whatever your ski ...

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