Month: <span>December 2023</span>

Servings: 8  6 Envy Apples  3/4 cup dark chocolate 1/2 cup chopped roasted hazelnuts 1 cup instant or rolled oats 1/2 cup dried coconut 2 tablespoons flour 1/3 cup butter  2 tablespoons brown sugar maple syrup or honey, for serving Core apples then score skin around apple a few times. Cut small slice from top...

When Ken died in February 2021, we had an outpouring of messages from readers, with many telling us how much his columns meant to them. In light of that, we thought we would go back through our files and re-publish some of them. Ken would be flattered by the kind words readers expressed. We miss...

In the National Hockey League, ‘V’ stands for victory. ‘V’ also represents two of the best teams in the Western Conference — the Vancouver Canucks and the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canucks, a team that in recent years has been an also-ran and a playoff non-contender by mid-November, are a near juggernaut in the early...

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that gets worse over the time. People experience a gradual decline in memory and other important mental functions. It occurs when the brain changes due to deposits of certain proteins. This causes the brain to shrink and brain cells eventually die. The early signs of this disease include forgetting...

FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING: A MEMOIR  BY MATTHEW PERRY  Published: 2022-11-01 So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in...

STIMULATING THE LOCAL BUSINESS ECONOMY When you make a purchase from a local business, that business owner will often make purchases locally. A locally owned business will typically purchase goods and services from other local businesses. In the case of chain stores, the management typically purchase product centrally, in a faraway city or country. Many...

With the CFL’s 2023 regular season officially in the books, here is a look at 10 noteworthy achievements by members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders: EMILUS EMERGES Samuel Emilus finished the season with 70 catches for 1,097 yards and six touchdowns. The Roughriders’ first-round selection (seventh overall) in the 2022 CFL Draft, Emilus reached the 1,000-yard...

Travelling to different places in the world is not only exciting but educational. As a horticulturist, I am fascinated by the trees, shrubs, perennials and insects that are able to be enjoyed when away from home. Along with the positives, however, there are also many things that are not so positive and can be deadly....

As winter approaches, it can be challenging for older adults to keep up with health and fitness routines. It is still important, especially as we age, to stay active all year round to keep our body strong. Regular physical activity offers many benefits for our physical and mental health. Physical benefits include: • Supporting physical...