Living

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Tanya Murchie On leaving the Pat Bay highway noise and tumult behind, I drove up Tanner Road and began to relax in the quiet of peaceful neighbourhoods. Close to the highway, but in a different world. There are streets with smaller houses sheltered by fully grown shrubs and trees. It's almost [...]

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Senior Care A few weeks ago, I received my application for CPP, our Canada Pension Plan retirement pension. Six months away from turning 60, it was a concrete reminder that I am soon entering the domain of “seniordom.” The inevitability of becoming a full-fledged senior filled me with mixed emotions: disbelief

Words Deborah Reid, Raymond James Ltd. It can be overwhelming raising a family with today’s cost of living; however, setting aside funds for your children’s post-secondary education is a gift that keeps on giving! A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a federal government plan that provides grants when contributions are made. Anyone can contribute

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography Paradoxically, I’m behind on finishing this column because, if you can guess from my title ... even though the sun is now shining, the daffodils are in bloom and I thought this relentless cold and flu season MUST FINALLY BE OVER, my kids are sick for the 3,450th

Words & Photos Tanya Murchie “Be yourself – everyone else is taken” – Oscar Wilde Spring is in the air – no more dull grey skies and drizzle. Blue skies, fragrant air, tulips and daffodils delight us. With the arrival of a fresh, inspiring season, I feel that I need to pack away my heavy