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One of my favourite books to read is Seth Godin’s Purple Cow. This book is about the why, the what and the how of “remarkable.” Godin says: “Cows, after you’ve seen one or two or 10, eventually become boring. A Purple Cow, though. Now that would be interesting, that would be remarkable.” If you take

by Sheila Henn, Paterson Henn CPA – Whether giving to a local charity, the Alberta Wildfire Relief or to many worthwhile causes, receiving a tax credit continues to be an incentive to give cash or other gifts to charities. Charitable organizations need donations to operate and tax savings may not be the only reason to

by Tina Kelly – When thinking of charity, our minds might focus on monetary donations, volunteering and a non-profit organization that focuses on a disease affecting ourselves or a loved one. Many environmental organizations are also charities, and monetary donations aren’t the only way to help. Here are some organizations that want you to engage

by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi – “Clothes make the man. Naked people have no or little influence in society.” ~ Mark Twain The naked truth of the matter is, what you wear influences how people respond to you. We only have one chance to make a first impression, and that impression can last

by Shauna Dorko, Owner, Sidney SeniorCare – Imagine the incredible force it takes for a rocket ship to break through our atmosphere on its way to the moon … fighting the intense gravitational pull of our earth with every inch it climbs. That’s the challenge that we, as aging human beings, face every minute of

by William Webster – After a lifetime of truly enjoying driving and constantly trying to improve my skills, how can you improve yours? I’ve put together a few things you can try. Be honest with yourself; assuming you are a good driver can be dangerous, so make sure you really are! You will have the

In 1917, a Chicago insurance man named Melvin Jones dreamed of an international service club. With the support of several like-minded individuals, Lions was born. Three years later, in 1920, Lions became international with the first club in Canada. At the Lions Clubs International Convention of 1925, keynote speaker Helen Keller challenged the Lions to

Aaah, July. A time for beaches, boating, sun and fun. Sprinkle in some music, dance and visual arts to create a recipe for the perfect summer. Raven Baroque Summer Celebrations The Island String Players Society presents a Baroque music concert with 10 to 12 musicians in 17th-century costumes performing “hits” from the era. Bring a

by Valerie Green – July 1, 1867 was a bright, sunny day in Ottawa. It was also the day Canada was officially born. At midnight the night before, an order had been given to let church bells ring across Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, the first provinces to form the Dominion of Canada.

In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art by Sue Roe reviewed by Virginia Watson-Rouslin – In the seedy bars and cafés, the hovels where small tradesmen, whores with painted faces, clowns and petty criminals lived, came an amazing band of artists who would become the legendary creators of the Modernist movement. In