In Canada, summer is the season of giving. Not gift-giving, of course, but giving it. You know: playing hard on the beach, at the park, around the barbecue, on the dock, you know the drill. In summer, Canadians just like to giv’r! Overdoing it spoils the fun Going all...
So what if June 11 to 17 is Canadian Men’s Health Week? Last Friday it was National Nail Polish Day. Next week we get National Donald Duck Day. Why should we care about another official day or week? Alan Scholes has a reason to care. In fact, he has three of them: His...
Like so many guys out there, Alan Scholes treasures his down time. And for good reason: After a long day working for an armoured car company, and then heading to a local soccer pitch to watch his three kids go for goal, the Kelowna resident likes nothing more than...
Why is Family Day in the middle of February? With ice crusting over your windshield and the sun still rising after breakfast, wouldn’t a day off in June be more enjoyable? Maybe, but that’s not the point. If you can’t beat February you might as well join it, and the...
“My New Year's Resolution List usually starts with the desire to lose between 10 and 3,000 pounds.” Canadian actor Nia Vardalos Why bother making a New Year’s Resolution if you can’t keep it? Instead, focus on these three healthy habits that you can easily nail down...
Imagine sinking your teeth into dark chocolate fudge studded with caramelized almonds, dried apricots, cranberries, blueberries and raisins. Or, dipping a spoon into a bowl of whiskey raspberries with chocolate mousse and pistachios. Sounds delicious, right? It may...