Discover Bigley’s
By Adrienne Harrop Surrounded by the glistening waters of the Trent Severn Waterway, Bigley’s is best known for Bigley Shoes and Clothing, an iconic landmark in the cottage country town of Bobcaygeon for the...
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Two centuries of Perth
By Graeme McNaughton/Active Senior’s Digest It started off as a military base, built because Upper Canada feared an American invasion following the end of the War of 1812. Now, 200 years later, Perth is...
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Off to Grandparent Camp
By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest The idea seems odd, and for Jonathan Nyquist, director of NYQUEST Camps, he admits it was a hard sell at the start. “It was hard to market the program...
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Young amputee benefits from key tag service now in its 70th year
This year, The War Amps Key Tag Service is celebrating 70 years of returning lost keys to their owners. Donations to the Key Tag Service assist members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP)...
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Celebrating outstanding seniors: Ontario seniors receive achievement awards
A passionate environmentalist and conservationist, a writer and translater, and a long-time leader and advocate for the growing community of seniors identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual are among a group of...
Stacked Pancake Cake
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) PC Buttermilk Extra-Fluffy Pancake and Waffle Mix 2 cups (500 mL) water 1/2 cup (125 mL) 35% whipping cream 2 tsp (2 mL) pure vanilla extract 1 pkg (500...
Five reasons to eat breakfast for dinner
Breakfast for dinner, or ‘Brinner,’ is an easy way to add variety to your dinner routine. “With so many great breakfast foods and recipes, why limit yourself to enjoying them at only one time...
Energy conservation checklist
Spring Spring is a good time to prepare your year-round plan to reduce your energy consumption. The key to a realistic energy savings program is to keep it simple to start: make a list...
New head of health for province
He was acting as the head of health, but now it’s official. Dr. David Williams, who has been the acting chief medical officer of health for the province, was appointed to the position full-time...
Improving Alzheimer’s support services
More money is going to be coming the Alzheimer Society’s way, thanks to the provincial government. The province will be pumping $761,500 to go toward the society’s Finding Your Way program, with the money...
A majestic ship for a new era
Holland America is pleased to introduce ms Koningsdam, its newest ship arriving in April 2016. The 2,560-passenger ship is a first in a new era of Pinnacle-class cruising and she will carry forward the...
Report is a warning shot
By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest The majority of Canadians are not financially ready for retirement, and the situation may only get worse, according to a recently released report. An Analysis of the Economic Circumstances...
Oral health care for older adults
Dental hygienists remind seniors and their caregivers about the importance of caring for your teeth and mouth to maintain good oral and overall health. Thanks to healthier lifestyles, as well as advances in oral...
Steps to better oral health
Dental hygienists, our partners in disease prevention, remind us that good oral health is essential for overall health and well-being. They encourage all of us to commit to a good daily oral hygiene routine...
Celebrate your smile in April
National Dental Hygienists Week takes place from April 9–15 as part of Oral Health Month in Canada. Help your smile shine by setting new dental health goals for yourself. Start with six simple steps:...
