Living

Words Connie Dunwoody On aging, time changes, and the quiet urgency of now. The clocks do their quiet, bossy dance twice a year. One Sunday they leap forward like a caffeinated squirrel, another they slump back like a cat reclaiming a warm cushion. We grumble, we yawn, we reset the microwave and the oven, give [...]

Words Amy Joy Mistal, Soul Ease Professional Organizing If organizing your home feels overwhelming, you aren’t alone. The good news is that you do not need hours of free time or a major overhaul to see results. Small, consistent efforts can completely transform how your home feels and functions. Start with a simple mindset shift:

Words Jackie LaPlante Photos Tanner's Books Departure(s) Julian Barnes The narrator of Departure(s), conveniently named Julian, is 80 and declares that this will be his final book. As Julian muses about aging, a medical diagnosis and not wanting to die mid-book, he promises a love story about fictional people. But as Julian Barnes sketches that

Words Dr. Ashlee Albright, Peninsula Veterinary Hospital It’s not lost on those of us who have pets that we are drawn to animals because they make us feel good and bring joy to our lives. Approximately 12.2 million Canadian households enjoy the benefits of the human-animal bond through cat and dog guardianship. A growing body

Words Tabatha Golat I don’t think I’m alone in believing that most people have, at some point, dreamed of staying overnight in a shopping mall. As a child, the idea felt magical. Empty hallways, toy stores at your disposal, endless food court snacks, and the freedom to explore without rules. When the trailer for the

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “Woof, woof,” my mum said softly, hovering over my crib with a stuffed dog puppet in her hands. He had brown floppy ears, a smooth button nose and dark marble-like eyes. “Woo-woo” I’d coo back excitedly, not quite able to say the “f” sound yet. And thus the

Words Deborah Reid, Raymond James Ltd. The financial industry is filled with acronyms and assumptions, and when a young man recently shared that he didn't understand his retirement savings options, it became obvious that the best place to start is with the basics. If you are one of the fortunate workers that contributes to a

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Sarah Hartley Photography After purchasing a 2006 home in downtown Sidney, Designer Danielle Nostedt began a four-month renovation to transform the space. Although parts of the house functioned well, the living room was next to the entry, while the kitchen and sitting room were down at the end of a long

Words Lisa Wieben, Lisa Wieben Healing Energy & Somatics As we age, aches and pains, stiff joints and tension can become daily challenges. Often, these discomforts aren’t just from overuse or injury, but from the way we habitually hold and move our bodies. Somatic Movement, or Somatics, offers a gentle, mindful approach to release chronic

Words Shelley Tice Photos Calver Photography There is something about the end of a long week that begs for a reset. Not a collapse-on-the-sofa kind of reset, but the kind that wakes you up, gets your blood moving and reminds you that trying something new can be exactly what you need. This column is all