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Doctor-recommended ways to reduce holiday stress
Jan 01, 1970
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During the holidays, there are often more demands on your time and energy – no matter your family or your faith traditions. There are special events, loved ones to visit, busy stores and roads, weather delays, and more.
With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
A first step you can take toward a calmer December is to just say no, says Dr. Michelle Dow, a rural family doctor from Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia. For the past two years, she’s served as a counsellor to other physicians in the Doctors Nova Scotia Professional Support Program.
Cheap (or free!) activities to do with the kids this summer
Now that the dog days of summer are here and the initial excitement of being on summer vacation has worn off, are you having trouble thinking of ways to keep your kids occupied and the good times rolling? Here are a few free or low-cost ideas to keep everyone active,…
Many people may link Pride Month with the Stonewall Riots in the U.S., but Canada has its own history when it comes to the struggle for and eventual celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. History in Canada Canada decriminalized homosexual acts between consenting adults on May 14, 1969, with the updated…
Booze has been the default at social gatherings for generations, but that’s starting to change as more people look to serve zero-proof drinks that allow everyone to feel comfortable. Being sober is finally becoming mainstream, with the pressure off to justify to others why you’re not drinking…