Category: Lifestyle

  • RCMP Engages Youth with “BullyText,” “RCMPTalks” During Bullying Awareness Week

    RCMP Engages Youth with “BullyText,” “RCMPTalks” During Bullying Awareness Week

      As part of Bullying Awareness Week (Nov. 16-20), today the RCMP is launching an initiative that uses mobile technology that many youth use every day to deliver important lessons about the effects of bullying. “BullyText,” is a tool to engage youth using text messaging that features various bullying scenarios. The choices youth make while texting…

  • Ammy Awards 2015: Alberta’s Best Visitor Centres

    Ammy Awards 2015: Alberta’s Best Visitor Centres

      The Ammy Awards, named after Alberta’s official gemstone—Ammolite, recognize achievements at Alberta Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in: Innovation Service Individual Excellence exclusive and rare as the gemstone itself, the Ammys are awarded annually at the Alberta Visitor Information Providers Conference. Awards are for organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond, providing an…

  • Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

    Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

      Albertans are encouraged to take advantage of one of the highest charitable tax credits in Canada while supporting the province’s outstanding charities. Culture and Tourism Minister David Eggen joined representatives from various charitable organizations, including a number of Santa’s helpers, to highlight the great work they do and the benefits charities and their donors…

  • But Why Did They Leave?

    But Why Did They Leave?

    By Vineeth Sekharan York University; Canadian Observatory on Homelessness/Homeless Hub This week’s infographic, published by Incarnation House, takes a look at the reasons why homeless teens leave home. Incarnation House is a center located in Dallas, Texas that is dedicated to serving the needs of transitional high school students. Their programs, provided in partnership with local…

  • Village of Longview Recipient of Choosewell Award

    Village of Longview Recipient of Choosewell Award

    Communities Choosewell : 2015 Award Winners Overall Healthy Community Wellness Champion: City of Brooks Brooks has gone above and beyond this year to make their community a healthier place to live. Inspired by Okotoks’ Most Significant Change story from 2014, Brooks has offered free recreation passes to all grade 7, 8 and 9 students in the…

  • The 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Poll: Canadians Planning to Donate an Average of Almost $700 in the Next Year

    The 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Poll: Canadians Planning to Donate an Average of Almost $700 in the Next Year

      – The average holiday donation expected to be $167 – We’re here to help: BMO’s partnership with ChangeIt provides a secure and easy way to make charitable donations TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired) – The 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Survey, released (this week) to mark National Philanthropy Day (November 12th), found that 80 per cent of Canadians plan…

  • Raise your Glass to the Farmer you Don’t Know

    Raise your Glass to the Farmer you Don’t Know

    They are part of the reason you spend a smaller percentage of your income on food than your grandparents By Brady Deaton, Professor Department of Food, Ag. and Resource Economics University of Guelph GUELPH, Ont./ Troy Media/ – When Americans sit down for Thanksgiving dinner this month, just like Canadians did last month, most of them…

  • New Alberta Child Benefit helps children and families

    New Alberta Child Benefit helps children and families

      The new Alberta Child Benefit and enhanced Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit will help lower-income families make ends meet and support the well-being of their children. All families earning less than $41,220 per year, including those receiving AISH and Income Support, are eligible to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit (ACB). The maximum annual…

  • Room 217 Hosts Eighth Music Care Conference

    Room 217 Hosts Eighth Music Care Conference

      The Mississauga Living Arts Centre set the stage on Saturday, Nov. 7 for the eighth Music Care Conference. This year’s conference, with a theme of Music and Rehabilitation, was presented by the Room 217 Foundation, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC), Laurier Centre for Music in the community and Baycrest Hospital.…

  • Results from Public Engagement Process Will be Shared at High River Open House

    Results from Public Engagement Process Will be Shared at High River Open House

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town will share the results of a recent public engagement campaign to develop a master recreation plan for High River during an open house on November 19. The Open House will be hosted by the Town and McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. from 4:30 – 9 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial…

  • Countering the “Angelina Effect”

    Countering the “Angelina Effect”

    New study aims to understand and reduce fear of cancer recurrence TORONTO /CNW/ – Despite a low risk of breast cancer recurrence, increasing numbers of Canadian women are opting to have their healthy breast removed after a cancer diagnosis in their other breast. With a $100,000 grant from the Canadian Cancer Society, Dr Janet Squires is…

  • Province Honours Child Development Professionals

    Ten caring and committed professionals were celebrated at the 2015 Child Development Professional Awards of Excellence. Selected from over 120 nominees, award recipients were recognized for the significant role they play in young children’s lives. Nominees work in child care, early childhood development programs and services, and in Parent Link Centres. “Our government understands quality…

  • Being a Snowbird: Is It The Right Choice For You?

    Being a Snowbird: Is It The Right Choice For You?

    By Bob Lowry Comments left on a post a week or so ago asked me to look into the pitfalls and joys of living in two different locations, the so-called snowbird or rainbird lifestyle. Would your satisfying retirement benefit from such an arrangement? I decided to ask an expert. Barbara Torris is a blogging buddy…

  • Canada Post Redefines Convenience: A drive-thru, a fitting room and self-serve kiosks with innovative store

    Canada Post Redefines Convenience: A drive-thru, a fitting room and self-serve kiosks with innovative store

      Concept store tests fresh ways of meeting online shoppers’ evolving needs Ottawa (Ont.) – Canada Post is taking customer convenience to a new level with the Drive-thru Parcel Centre that officially opened today in Richmond Hill, Ont. Two of its many innovations – a drive-thru for parcel pickup and a fitting room – are…

  • Rowan House Annual Wish Book Campaign Returns

    Rowan House Annual Wish Book Campaign Returns

    Shelter looking for donations to provide special support during the holiday season The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and family coming together, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. “Christmas can be a very difficult time of year for families in the shelter as they deal with the emotions of leaving an…