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FEATURES Posted onJune 11, 2019

Colin Mochrie: An understated man who brings the laughs

By Chris Jones/Active Senior’s Digest Colin Mochrie has brought laughter to many homes around the world by bringing his improvisational skills to the small screen, […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 10, 2019

Enjoy some sweet treats at the Butter Tart Tour

Those with a sweet tooth should definitely make their way to the The Kawartha Northumberland Butter Tart Tour this summer. The Butter Tart Tour, Ontario’s […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 9, 2019

The amazing Kreskin: A truly ‘Amazing’ career

By Dave Flaherty/Active Senior’s Digest On some levels, many people become creatures of routine as they enter their senior years. However, for The Amazing Kreskin, […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 9, 2019

Violence in long-term care homes on the rise

By Chris Jones/Active Senior’s Digest Violence in long-term care homes in Ontario is on the rise according to a report from the Ontario Health Coalition. […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 9, 2019

Stepping up for United Way

More than 9,000 people from across the region ascended 1,776 steps up the CN Tower recently, helping individuals across York, Peel and Toronto rise from […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 9, 2019June 9, 2019

Parkwood Estate: A history

By Chris Jones/Active Senior’s Digest The McLaughlin’s were a powerful family, that much is certain. Their history is filled with triumphs and sorrows, just like […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 9, 2019June 9, 2019

Celebrating Ontario’s outstanding seniors

A ski coach who coordinates a free skiing program for children with disabilities and special needs. A dedicated volunteer who still remains active in her […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 9, 2019

Choosing the best apples for baking and eating

Whether you get them from your local pick-your-own farm, farmers’ markets or in grocery stores, apple season is here. And with Ontario’s apple farms in […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 8, 2019

Amputees Helping Amputees: Second World War vet reflects on 100 years of War Amps

On Nov. 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 8, 2019

Sixty-five years of friendships

By Dave Flaherty/Active Senior’s Digest What would seem to the unassuming eye as an everyday lunch gathering was actually the continuation of friendships spanning back […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 8, 2019

Maurice Rollins: Success and struggles span 60-year career

By Dave Flaherty/Active Senior’s Digest When looking for an example of a ‘self-made man’, one can look directly to Maurice Rollins. The tale of Rollins’s […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onAugust 14, 2018June 6, 2019

Teaching the doctors of tomorrow

A look at the future of healthcare with one of Ontario’s top teaching doctors By Joel Wittnebel ACTIVE SENIOR’S DIGEST The rubber torso lies still […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onAugust 14, 2018

Travel to the Kawarthas this summer

Located in central Ontario, approximately two hours from Toronto, Peterborough and the Kawarthas, and the City of Kawartha Lakes boast many unique and interesting attractions. […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onJune 15, 2018

Jean Augustine: Forging the path

By Joel Wittnebel / Active Senior’s Digest It’s described as a fire; a fire in the belly. It burns, but it’s not painful. Its flames […] Read More

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