Many of us have fond childhood memories of Halloween. There is a lot to love about trick or treating and dressing up in costumes. But Halloween can also be a confusing holiday for some children. Who is really behind that mask? […]
Everybody is talking about the proposed federal tax changes and how they’ll affect small business owners, farmers and doctors. But what’s not really being discussed is how these changes will affect the thousands of Nova Scotians who are trying to […]
It’s a well-established fact that smoking is bad for your health. Tobacco consumption affects you at every level – it damages your skin and hair, yellows your teeth, affects your ability to taste and smell, damages your organs and fills […]
Millions of people have had their lives affected by prostate cancer. It is said that 1.1 million cases of prostate cancer were known worldwide in 2012, and in 2016 it is estimated that 21,600 new cases will be diagnosed in […]
Have you noticed how easily kids go to sleep after playing in a basketball tournament or spending an afternoon riding bikes with friends? Or how they seem more restless, agitated or hyperactive at bedtime after a movie marathon on […]
The American presidential election is just a week away, and people from both political camps and all walks of life (even TV stars) are talking about moving to Canada if their candidate isn’t elected. (If you’re an American thinking about coming to […]
Though Halloween season seemed to have begun in August this year – we knew what you really were, “Back to School candy”! – now is the time to really consider a plan for All Hallows’ Eve. We know you’ve already decided on which Ghostbuster […]
It’s been a banner year for readers. Two major studies have revealed terrific results: Readers live longer, and are better tuned into the emotions of others. Yale University study of people over 50 (pony up for the whole thing here) […]
Fall is when Nova Scotia’s true colours shine – so this weekend, why not lace up your hiking boots and head out for a hike? Nova Scotia offers no shortage of terrific hikes for everyone from the occasional stroller to the experienced […]
Thanksgiving is traditionally a celebration of the harvest and an opportunity to eat well and be grateful for the good things in life. It’s also an occasion that can come with stress around the sometimes complicated relationships that exist in any […]
