Canada Will Ban Single-Use Plastic Products
The federal government is moving to reduce plastic pollution The federal government will be banning single-use plastic as soon…
Women Are Still the Ones Doing the Laundry
Some traditional gender roles persist among Canadian couples A Statistics Canada survey shows that while men and women are splitting the chore of doing the dishes 50/50, it’s still mostly women who are doing the laundry and preparing the…
Bald or Balding? Wear a Hat!
Baldness seems to boost a man’s risk for skin cancer Men, especially those affected by baldness in their younger…
Coronavirus and Care Facilities
Prevention is the key to keeping everyone safe and secure By Erika Morris As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, seniors…
National Competition Will Reward Innovation in Senior Care
Winners will be entrepreneurs and startups that come up with ideas to improve the quality of life of seniors By…
“Digital Ageism” Excludes Some Seniors From Society
New research aims to help seniors stay connected and informed By Erika Morris As more and more resources…
Claiming Medical-Expense Tax Credits
If your medical expenses amount to a tidy sum, they can earn you a non-refundable tax credit. Here’s what you…
Ontarians Can Soon Get Free Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) will be available for anyone with depression or anxiety Photo: iStock/SeventyFour. The Ontario government announced recently…
Two Insurers Stop Reimbursing for COVID-19 Trip Cancellations
Now that the coronavirus is a “known” problem, you probably won‘t be reimbursed if you cancel your trip because of…
Airlines Lose Bid to Suspend Passengers’ Rights Rules
Canadian airlines are appealing the regulations that require them to compensate passengers Photo: iStock/Mimadeo. The Federal Court of Appeal…
