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by Jesse Holth -  Veronica "Ronnie" Bennett-Butcher, Women's Auxiliary Air Force, Flight Mechanic Ronnie is a self-described "small but mighty" 98-year-old who lives at Veterans Memorial Lodge in Broadmead. She signed up for service in WWII as soon as she could, at just 17 years old. "My father was in the Air Force and I

by Jamila Douhaibi | photos by Tanya Murchie -  After over 5,000 shop hours, a pristine deep red semi truck stands in the wide storage bay on Henry Avenue in Sidney. Every detail has been painstakingly worked on and documented, and the stacks of paper manuals can attest to the final product. Still lightly draped

by Jamila Douhaibi | Photo by Tanya Murchie -  ElderDog Canada is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that began in 2009. Their mission "is to honour and preserve the animal-human bond through care, companionship, research, and education," which they do primarily through volunteer dog-walking and other pet services. Michelle Clement, the Communication Coordinator helping to establish

by Jesse Holth -  Modern technology has advanced the field of medicine in many ways. From smart wearables to genetic testing, innovations in science mean that people are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. It also allows us to take a more proactive approach to our own healthcare, so we can prevent illness before

by Jessica O'Brien Cameron, Portfolio Manager, Wealth Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy -  If the last few years of rising inflation and interest rates have taught us anything, it's that financial literacy is more important than ever. As the cornerstone of personal financial management, financial literacy is the foundation on which individuals make decisions about their