The happiest guy on the eve of the 2024- 25 National Hockey League season might just be Jeff Skinner. Ten times a 20-plus goal scorer (and 30-plus in six of those seasons) while playing for poor teams in Carolina and Buffalo, the Toronto-born left-winger could hardly be blamed for dreaming about an inaugural playoff run next spring. Incredibly, in 14...

Autumn is a lovely time of year. The air has a crispness to it and the colours are usually quite spectacular! Our chores in the garden change a little bit as freezing temperatures convince hardy plants, trees and shrubs to rest as winter approaches. Most of us that live in places that have seasonal change have planned mixed borders. These...

(NC) The idea of “growing old together” is a goal many of us aspire to. It doesn’t matter if that special someone walks on two legs or four – both of your needs will change as you enter your golden years together. Age gracefully along with your furry (or scaly!) family member with these tips: 1. STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND...

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...

Saskatoon landscape artist Paul Constable’s exhibition The Quintessential Prairie continues at the St. Thomas More Gallery on the University of Saskatchewan until Oct. 19. He speaks about his work on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at the gallery. “There is always something beautiful or thought provoking to paint if you look,” Constable says. “The changing light, reflections and shadows...

By now, I expect we have all seen footage of U.S. democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris laughing. And chair dancing. And hugging her husband. You know, fun stuff. It’s infectious. Until Joe Biden stepped aside and threw his weight, not to mention funds, behind his vice-president, I really had no concept of Harris’s personality. Turns out she’s kind of cool....

The second Graham Nicholson Memorial Golf Tournament raised $37,869 for the Hospice at Glengarda’s Comfort Care Fund. Held in June at the Moon Lake Golf and Country Club, the tourney was created in Nicholson’s memory after he died from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2022. He spent his final days at the hospice with support from his...

Shilajit is a sticky substance found primarily in the rocks of the Himalayas. It develops over centuries from the slow decomposition of plants. It was traditionally used in India and Tibet, and is beneficial for many conditions. It contains antioxidants and minerals good for health. People can take it as a supplement in powder, resin or solid form. When used...

When many of us think about muscle, we might picture strength, fitness, or athletic figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Serena Williams. While these images reflect power and athleticism, muscle plays a much more profound role in overall health, particularly when it comes to managing insulin sensitivity and preventing diabetes. Building muscle isn’t just about looking fit or lifting heavy things—it’s...

Cranberries are a superfood. They are known to fight urinary tract infections. They have anti inflammatory properties. Cranberries promote heart health. Researchers are even exploring a potential role in reducing cancer risk. But a myopic view that sees only the nutritional value of cranberries misses the larger not-so-pretty picture. It’s a cruel irony that so healthy a berry has endured...