(Gravenhurst, ON) Everyone has their struggles, yet Bonnie Smith and her team at Home Comfort Care have put their own struggles aside to serve and care for the Muskoka community. With three Home Comfort Care shops in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville, Bonnie and her team provide...
Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle may not be enough for us to be successful. Growing expectations in the classroom and the boardroom demand focused attention using a considerable amount of brainpower. To stay on top of your game, here are three brain foods that will keep your mind sharp: 1...
Everdale’s mission centres around improving community health through giving people access to fresh food. The not-for-profit organization was established in 2000 to address food insecurity, which occurs when an individual or family does not have the financial resources needed to afford enough...
(NC) When a fire starts, every second counts. Fire extinguishers can help save lives when used quickly and effectively, making them an important part of maintaining a safe home for you and your family. Follow these tips on placement and usage to help ensure you are properly prepared in case of...
(NC) As temperatures dip and we crank up the heat, the risk for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning significantly increases. The arrival of cold weather is a timely reminder for all of us to take the proper precautions to help protect our families from harm. Here’s what you need to know about CO: Hidden...
(NC) Don’t settle for everyday marinara when saucing your next pizza. Here, we’ve topped a gluten-free cauliflower crust with a fiery curry sauce and tandoori-spiced chicken for an Indian-inspired pie. “Cut into three bite-size portions to serve as a finger food,” suggests Michelle Pennock...
(NC) Chewy, chocolate-flecked cookie dough stars in this five-ingredient dessert that’s as delicious as it is simple. The best part? From crust to crumble topping, it’s totally vegan. We’ve swapped out the butter normally found in streusel for peanut butter (and the sugar for maple syrup), so you...
It’s a common misconception that large cities are most affected by opioid use and abuse. But recent stats show residents in communities of 50,000 to 100,000 people are 2.5 times more likely to be hospitalized due to opioid overdose than those in large metropolitan centres. To put the problem in...
Faced with a loved one with mental illness, family members are often searching for what they can do to help and support their loved ones. Fortunately, Dr. Randall White, medical director of Vancouver Community Mental Health Services, has some tips for people in this position. Find out what medical...
Safety has been a hot topic in youth sports for many years. Growing concerns about head injuries have only added to the conversation about how to keep kids safe when they are on the field or ice. While there’s no guaranteed protection against injury, parents can take a few simple precautions to...
