Category: Voices

  • From My Bookshelf: Will Ferguson

    From My Bookshelf: Will Ferguson

    By Lynn Willoughby The Shoe on the Roof ~ Will Ferguson I have enjoyed everything I have ever read by Ferguson, so when this new book appeared on my reading list, I ordered it.  What a surprise to me that it is not his usual style of humour, but dark humour, laced with schizophrenia, religion,…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips that Work from Readers

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips that Work from Readers

    By Reena Nerbas Household Hints from Contributors A great substitute for a saucepan lid, place a metal colander over the pot upside down like a dome. The holes allow air to escape, without the water boiling over. Submitted by: Nancy Nobody likes dripping wet, cooked pasta noodles. Dry the pasta by placing it in a…

  • It’s Reefer Madness to Think Marijuana will Pay the Bills

    It’s Reefer Madness to Think Marijuana will Pay the Bills

    Marijuana legalization opponents say long-term health and social costs will be significant, through things like car accidents, and brain and lung damage By Lee Harding Research Associate Frontier Centre for Public Policy Legalize and tax marijuana and the budget will balance itself. Marijuana advocates from stoners to recreational users to the prime minister have tried…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 27 – December 4, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 27 – December 4, 2017

    BY ERIC FRANCIS COPPOLINO ARIES — This week’s aspects seem determined to teach you that you contain all potentials and possibilities. Look at the world; listen to what the people around you say; gaze at all the crisis and struggle, and all the great achievements and subtle beauty; and admit that you contain it all.…

  • From My Bookshelf: D. Lawdog

    From My Bookshelf: D. Lawdog

    By Lynn Willoughby The Lawdog Files: African Adventures ~ D. Lawdog The first book I read by this author was fun and full of humour.  This one is laugh out loud ’til tears run down your face funny.  I was reading it on a trip with friends and was laughing so hard they all wanted…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Mason Jar Gifts

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Mason Jar Gifts

    By Reena Nerbas Men’s Eyebrows Dear Reena, Is it normal for guys to shape their eyebrows? Or should they just let them grow into a mess of hairy, cactuses on their face? Kierra Dear Kierra, Untrimmed eyebrows on a guy can be a distraction, which is easily rectified (if the guy is willing, or sleeping…

  • It’s the Religious Who Tend Most to Favour Diversity

    It’s the Religious Who Tend Most to Favour Diversity

    Non-believers overwhelmingly believe every religious community in Canada, especially Muslims and evangelical Christians, hurt the country By Ray Pennings Co-founder and executive vice-president Cardus Throughout autumn, the soup of our multicultural society has almost boiled over with questions about secularism and religion – of what is and isn’t allowed in contemporary public and common Canadian…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 20 – 27, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 20 – 27, 2017

    BY ERIC FRANCIS COPPOLINO ARIES — What does the word spiritual mean to you? It has to go beyond incense and candles. Your chart is describing a situation unfolding in your life that requires you to bring your highest awareness to your experiences and your relationships. It may be enough to say that spiritual is…

  • 7 Solutions To Sugar Cravings

    7 Solutions To Sugar Cravings

    Hello everyone! With the holiday season upon us, we are being bombarded with sweet treats from every direction. While I wouldn’t dream of telling you never to indulge in a warm sugar cookie or a peppermint hot chocolate, balance is key to feeling good all winter long.  Here are 7 tested solutions to sugar cravings!…

  • From My Bookshelf: Graeme Simson

    From My Bookshelf: Graeme Simson

    By Lynn Willoughby The Best of Adam Sharp ~ Graeme Simson When I saw the author of “The Rosie Effect” had published a new novel I couldn’t wait to start reading.  But while this author’s first two books were a joy to read, this one was not. Adam is almost fifty, has been with his partner…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Safe Use of Wood-burning Fireplace

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Safe Use of Wood-burning Fireplace

    By Reena Nerbas Removing Creases from Vinyl Tablecloth Dear Reena, I have two flannel-backed vinyl tablecloths. They were obviously wrapped in tight plastic packaging for a long time, because they have a lot of deep creases. What methods would you recommend I use to remove the creases without melting the vinyl? Thank you, Joan Dear…

  • Notley’s Use of ‘mansplaining’ Slurs all Men

    Notley’s Use of ‘mansplaining’ Slurs all Men

    The Alberta premier really shouldn’t be touted as a role model for young girls By Joseph Quesnel Contributor Troy Media Alberta Premier Rachel Notley must apologize to all Albertans for engaging in sexist gender stereotyping in the legislature. Instead, she’s taking a page from the state representative who seemed to think it best to make…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 13 – 20, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 13 – 20, 2017

    BY ERIC FRANCIS COPPOLINO ARIES — Much depends on your ability to remain calm and centered. To the extent you may fancy yourself a provocateur, dial that back, and keep your mind in observation mode. Do your best to move in a predictable rather than erratic way. Take care of yourself rather than expecting others…

  • From My Bookshelf: Jennifer Robson

    From My Bookshelf: Jennifer Robson

    By Lynn Willoughby Goodnight From London ~ Jennifer Robson Historical fiction, my favourite, with a slightly different angle.  Ruby Sutton is an American journalist who moves to England in 1940 to report on the war. We see London, and especially the London blitz through Ruby’s eyes.  Her articles range from a Christmas party at an…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning Up After Dogs and Coffee in the Car

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning Up After Dogs and Coffee in the Car

    By Reena Nerbas Dog Fur in Car Dear Reena, I have two large dogs that I often take on road trips. Both dogs shed profusely. What can I use to rid the car seats of fur? I vacuumed the upholstery, which made very little difference. Any advice would be mega appreciated. Peter Dear Peter, Here…