Gender Dysphoria linked to hormone development

Gender Dysphoria is simply defined as a condition where a person experiences a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity. In other words, they feel like and identify with the opposite sex. Not being able to identify with traditional rigid societal binary male or female roles understandably creates turmoil in their lives. The fallout from this is that they...

Here’s how to store your harvest of veggies

One of the first things that is important to consider when storing produce is to ensure that anything you are putting away is of good quality. Do not wait until the last moment to prepare for winter as it is important to ensure you are putting food away at the peak of quality. When harvesting your produce be careful not...

What is Small Business Week?

Small businesses (SMBs) are critical to the Canadian economy, and face the pressure of difficult workforce and economic decisions. It’s never been more important to support, build, and adapt local business infrastructures. Here’s how you can show support for SMBs by taking part in this year’s Small Business Week hosted by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). For decades...

Morgan Hackl named National Fire Chief of the Year

Our fire chief is No. 1 in the country. On Sept. 19, Morgan Hackl was presented with the 2023 National Fire Chief of the Year Award by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Hackl was recognized for reimagining and expanding the roles of Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) in non-traditional public safety initiatives through community collaboration and outreach partnerships. By...

I am going to miss my Teddy Bear

Last week, I learned that my eye shadow has been discontinued. Specifically, it was what they call a ‘quad’ — four colours in four tiny pots in one shiny little silver box. It was made by Clinique and named “Teddy Bear” because of course we need to give these things dumb monikers. The name is the one thing I disliked...

5 steps to keeping your pet healthy

(NC) We’d do anything for our pets. The best way to get the most time with your special furry, feathered or scaled little friend is to keep them healthy. Here are five steps you can start taking right now: 1. FEED THEM RIGHT. Feeding your pet the right food and using the right portions can add years to their life....

I can’t get my brain around Artificial Intelligence

I don’t get this Artificial Intelligence thing. That is mostly because I am not intelligent. I am curious about it though. Rather than research the topic, I asked an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program to explain itself. I asked the program a number of questions, asking that each be answered in 100 words and in simple ways. I was amazed that...

October eclectic month for symphony

It’s a busy and eclectic October for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, which will bring Harry Potter, Joni Mitchell’s music and the dramatic sound of Rachmaninoff to TCU Place. The trio of concerts begins with the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 1.30 and 7:30 p.m., on Oct. 7. A huge orchestra of about 80 musicians will play the full...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2022 marks the 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Truth & Reconciliation Day is a time to pause, reflect,...

Here’s how to handle your indigestion

Here we go again. First, blood pressure medications called angiotensin receptor blockers — specifically valsartan, losartan and irbesartan — were recalled because of a potential carcinogenic contaminant, a nitrosamine impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Now the same contaminant has been found in tummy-soothing antacids that treat heartburn and GERD, such as over-the-counter and prescription Zantac. As a result, the manufacturer, Sanofi,...