The Fitness App That Fell Flat
By Lola Augustine Brown A new calorie-counting feature of Google Maps appeared suddenly on some users’ iPhones last week—and within…
Hobby? What Hobby?
The red poppy. The cenotaph. The wreaths. These are among the images associated with November 11. Recent years have added another, perhaps surprising, item to my list of Remembrance Day icons—the lint roller. For any member of the Canadian Armed…
Good News for Grandparents
By Lola Augustine Brown If you love hanging out with your grandchildren, then you’re going to like this news: there’s…
Our Cancer Care Update—Part III
We’re a long way from beating cancer, but scientists are gaining ground. For the past few weeks, we’ve been highlighting…
Canada’s Top Retirement Destinations: St. Albert, AB
By Wendy Haaf The Musée Héritage Museum’s Grain Elevator Park historic site. Photos: dreamstime/Peter McLean.…
How Long You Live Is Partly Up to You
By Lola Augustine Brown Your behaviour is more likely than your genes to determine how long you live, according to…
Are You Up for a Surprise Vacation?
By Lola Augustine Brown If you’re ready to take that dream vacation but have no idea where to go,…
Your Guide to Disability Savings Plans
Registered disability savings plans (RDSPs) are essentially retirement savings plans for those with a disability—plans to which the government will…
More Advances in Cancer Care
We’re a long way from beating cancer, but scientists are gaining ground. We’re highlighting some of the recent steps forward.…
Leonard Cohen’s Last Words
By Lola Augustine Brown When Leonard Cohen died last November 7 at the age of 82, we mourned as a…