Category: *Feature

Faith Forum: Peace of Mind and Heart – In My Broken World?

By Gloria Wessner Global recession, hard earned monies in mutuals and stocks down a large percentage, jobs being lost, fears for our families and their future – this is the grim reality for many people right now. When our security is attacked and we feel we are losing control – is there really any support…

March 3, 2019
From My Bookshelf: Trains and Lovers

By Lynn Willoughby Trains and Lovers ~ Alexander McCall Smith This very prolific writer has successfully published another great little book. At under 250 pages I was totally engaged in the lives of the four people sitting together on a train travelling from Edinburgh to London, and how love touched their lives in very different…

March 2, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions By Reena: Dealing with Colds

Reena Nerbas Homemade Caesar Dressing Dear Reena, Can you please provide me with a delicious recipe for homemade Caesar Salad dressing? Ben Dear Ben, Into a bowl combine the following ingredients: Two minced garlic cloves, one tsp. anchovy paste (optional), two tbsp. lemon juice (fresh or bottled), one tsp. Dijon mustard, one tsp. Worcestershire sauce,…

February 28, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 25 – March 4, 2019

By Amy Elliott Aries Following a little turbulence in the past week, you may now be experiencing the welcome sensation of reaching familiar turf. There’s still a good deal happening, and you will probably soon need to head out once more into unknown territory. After all, a comfort zone is not meant for staying in…

February 25, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cookies in a Jar

By Reena Nerbas Under-cooked Cheesecake Dear Reena, I baked a cheesecake for friends last weekend; I thought the cake was thoroughly baked because the sides were solid, and the middle jiggled a little. I iced the cake and placed it in the fridge. Hours later, I sliced the cake and was mortified when I saw…

February 21, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 18 – 25, 2019

By Amy Elliott Aries Chiron’s return to Aries on Monday might well be the first clear signal you’ve had that it really is a new year. A number of factors in your life that may have seemed stuck should now be easier to release, and you will probably feel a lot lighter, and more like…

February 19, 2019
From My Bookshelf: One Good Thing

By Lynn Willoughby One Good Thing ~ Rebecca Hendry If you have spent any time in Yellowknife, you will love this book. It is told through the eyes of twelve year old Delilah, whose father has been living in the north for some time. Annie, Delilah’s troubled, flighty, arty, hippy mother, decides they will join…

February 16, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Spilled Red Wine

By Reena Nerbas Pure Vanilla Dear Reena, A friend has given me a bottle of vanilla which she bought in Mexico; it’s much stronger than the product we normally buy in our grocery store. Is there a secret to diluting or toning down the essence beyond merely using less of it? Thanks, Noreen Hi Noreen,…

February 14, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 11 – 18, 2019

By Amy Elliott Aries (March 20-April 19) — Astrological weather for the next few days is likely to be edgy for just about everyone, though some may be able to burn that energy as fuel or ride with the tide. Don’t forget to go easy on yourself, as well as on others, and try to keep…

February 11, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Flaky Pie Crusts

By Reena Nerbas Red Curry Stain on Clothes Dear Reena, My compliments for your helpful and practical suggestions on various subjects, mainly household related stuff and cleaning. We were having dinner at a friend’s place. I spilt a little bit of red curry stuff on my brand-new cotton, khaki pants and the following happened: My…

February 7, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 4 – 11, 2019

By Amy Elliott Aries (March 20-April 19) — You may be wanting to deal once and for all with some conflict in your circle of friends that has apparently been plaguing you. Perhaps it’s tempting to seek out a quick and easy solution, so that you can move on. However, the New Moon astrology suggests things…

February 4, 2019
From My Bookshelf: Sandstorm

By Lynn Willoughby Sandstorm ~ Michael Asher It is 1946 when a plane crashed in Africa. Fourteen year old Billy comes to and finds himself alone in the wreckage. There is sand as far as he can see and no one comes to rescue him. The war, Nazi gold, MI-5, heroes, pilots, secret agents, spies,…

February 2, 2019
Canada’s Food Guide: New Dish, with a Dash of Condescension

After years of celebrating our agricultural know-how, the guide has gone urban – and is more than a little patronizing By Sylvain Charlebois Senior Fellow Atlantic Institute for Market Studies Say goodbye to the four food groups. Almost 12 years after the launch of the previous version, the new Canada’s Food Guide celebrates food by…

February 1, 2019
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Icy Steps

By Reena Nerbas Blackened Pot Dear Reena, I have burnt a pot very badly. It had red cabbage in it and I cannot remove the black from the bottom. Can you give me a solution for this? Thank you. Hulda Dear Hulda, Soak the pan with dishwasher detergent and hot water for a couple of hours,…

January 31, 2019
Planet Waves Horoscopes: January 28 – February 4, 2019

By Eric Francis ARIES — You must guard against being too aggressive this week. That’s not an easy thing to measure; it would be fair to dial back your self-assertiveness to statements that include “please,” “thank you,” and “I have an idea.” Mars, your ruling planet, is now passing through the most sensitive corner of…

January 28, 2019