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ElderDog: Keeping Furry Friends at Home Longer

January 25, 2024

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 [...]

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Peninsula Voices – Jann Everard: The Right Time To Write

January 25, 2024

by Jesse Holth | photo by Leah Gray - There is no expiry date on creativity – many famous writers did not get their start until later in life. I chatted with Jann Everard about her debut collection of short stories, Blue Runaways (March 2024, Stonehewer Books), available now for pre-order at Tanner's Books, Bolen

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Inside Out – The Hidden Growth in Trauma: A Counsellor’s Perspective on Healing

January 25, 2024

by Priya Sharma, Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor, Tsartlip First Nation - As we settle into the new year, I'm inspired to share my insights on healing from trauma, offering a glimpse into the life of a crisis and trauma counsellor filled with hope. The term "trauma" originates from the Greek word for "wound." Historically

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The Golden Years – Caring for Aging Parents Can be a Moral Dilemma

January 25, 2024

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare - There's a momentous point in time in many of our lives where we have to make an agonizing decision: can we manage our parents' aging process within our own family … or not. With demanding jobs and perhaps children that still need us, we may feel that

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Taking A Proactive Approach to Your Health

December 28, 2023

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

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