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Cycling to school can be safe for your kids

There is a widespread public perception that it is not safe for children to cycle to school — although the evidence suggests differently.

Yellow lights mean stop

Yes, I know that there is one caveat to that statement, and it is "unless the stop cannot be made in safety."

Changes to Registered Disability Savings Plans

Canadians with RDSPs will have greater flexibility to make plan withdrawals and plan holder eligibility list temporarily expanded
With the autumnal equinox comes tomatoes

With the autumnal equinox comes tomatoes

Tomatoes are coming along faster now. John is valiantly trying to stay on top of them with his daily toasted tomato sandwiches.

Fall prevention for seniors

When a senior falls, it can be extremely harmful, physically and psychologically

The importance of listening in relationships

One of the most common complaints brought to counselling by couples is that they are not able to communicate effectively

Being safe in school zones only costs seconds

Just how much does it cost a driver if they do slow down properly for a school zone?

Educating kids about finances

Age-appropriate money-management skills that are best learned from you
North Berwick, Scotland is golfing heaven

North Berwick, Scotland is golfing heaven

One green is guarded by stone walls, another has a two-foot-deep trench running through its centre.

Beans, beans, beans — and tomatoes

Last spring, germination was sporadic in the bean patch due to the horrible weather. Many gardeners experienced the same problem.