Local gallery is ready for the new season Discover Bleeding Heart Art Space on Alberta Avenue and you’ll find a small, welcoming art gallery. But it’s more than that. It’s also an invitation to explore the many ways […] Jennifer Stewart October 1, 2018
Rethinking how we approach disposability Landfills are an eyesore, a blemish, a stink. Yet, they remain a necessity because we have become a disposable society that, on a whim, will discard the lightly-used for a […] Stephen Strand October 1, 2018
Fun events planned for upcoming months Since the Neighbour Connect project launched, community members have been busy getting to know each other, one block at a time. From the efforts of the project’s neighbourhood connector, summer […] Talea Medynski October 1, 2018
Preserving and canning food fills the pantry The process of canning food is simple: food is sealed in clean, sterilized jars, then heated to kill any remaining microorganisms. You can fill a pantry with food that is […] Mari Sasano October 1, 2018
A love letter on why I adore Cider Days Every Labour Day weekend, our backyard becomes a cider factory. My husband and I set up two borrowed barrel presses and a motorized apple crusher I had built (after years […] Nadine Riopel October 1, 2018
Arborists improve tree health and beauty Proper tree care is a tricky business, but it’s an investment that can improve more than just the tree’s health and attractiveness. For most of us, proper tree care is […] Stephen Strand October 1, 2018
Preparing Your Child For Their First Dental Visit DR. WILLIAM CHIN Parents play an important role in setting their child up for a lifetime of positive oral health. The Canadian Dental Association recommends a dentist assessing your child […] Editor October 1, 2018
Share your skills with your neighbourhood Our community leagues are always in need—in need of people willing to join the board, work on a committee, lend a hand, or buy a membership. Leagues are where […] Karen Mykietka October 1, 2018
When a smile makes all the difference Driving down 111 Avenue between Kingsway and 81 Street, you might see Lucien Facciotti walking energetically, wearing a long black trench coat, dark coke-bottle glasses, and carrying a staff. You’ll […] Tekla Luchenski October 1, 2018
Red Hat clubs bring friendship and fun It is clear the word “lonely” does not belong in a Red Hatter’s lexicon. Across America and Canada, the only rules for Red Hatters are wearing purple clothing with red […] Rusti Lehay October 1, 2018
Integrating new employees into the workplace Recruiting is time-consuming and expensive, so employers have a vested interest in hiring the right candidate. It is equally important to retain such candidates, otherwise the resources expended cannot be […] Sharee Aluko October 1, 2018
Kaleido Festival packs a wallop of fun I eavesdrop on the program planning between Christy Morin, artistic director of Kaleido Family Arts Festival, and Allie Morin, the festival’s contract coordinator and assistant programmer, hard at work in […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck September 1, 2018