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by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - The patient is listless, has lost a bit of weight and is moving slowly. Their food hasn't been touched and they just want to be left alone. And on top of all that, they haven't laid an egg in days! As you might have guessed, [...]

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  Steep rock walls rose up on either side of the narrow cove, blocking the pale winter sun and dampening the sounds of the forest and sea. The icy water was calm and clear, broken only by the ripple of passing ferry wake and the steady dripping from the

by Tabatha Golat -  In the cinematic whirlwind of 2023, with giants like Oppenheimer and Barbie stealing the spotlight, there's a quiet contender I'm secretly rooting for come Oscar time – the endearing comedy-drama, The Holdovers. From acclaimed director Alexander Payne (Sideways) and starring dynamic duo Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa, this character-driven gem hit

by Deborah Rogers -  The days between Christmas and New Year are some of my favourites of the year. I like to settle into a sort of hibernation mode, letting go of all the usual routines and especially all the "shoulds" of normal life. I should go to the gym, I should plan and prepare

by Sue Hodgson -  A few days ago a lovely local person came to my office, anxiously hoping to connect with me. After a few minutes she said, "Sue, your column gets better and better every month! How do you do it?" Her words filled my heart with gratitude and love. I told her that

Colder winter days offer the perfect incentive to get into the kitchen and dig into your baking supplies. Whether baking an old favourite recipe, or trying something new, time in the kitchen is one way to help us embrace and enjoy this wintery season. Join us as we explore family favourites for a holiday bakeoff!

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  As the holiday season fast approaches, we are all reminded of what this special time of year means to us and our families. Whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali or other seasonal festivals, we can all agree that it is a truly magical time to not

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  Being new parents means constantly learning and frequently laughing. Michael and Jess Charlesworth, of 1906 Cross Road Farm, not only apply this to their family life, but also to their new foray into farming. The local couple are enjoying the challenges and rewards of parenting