Gail Grant
Gail Grant is a freelance writer who lives in Palgrave.
Opera 101
Sep 18, 2018Opera singing is a taxing physical feat, requiring a strong diaphragm, great lung power and breath control, and healthy vocal cords.
The WHO and Local Seniors
Sep 18, 2018Orangeville residents and planners looking to serve an aging population are finding age-friendly inspiration in the World Health Organization.
Ingrid Sander
Sep 18, 2018As a child, Ingrid Sander fled the Allied bombing of Berlin, then she and her family walked 200 kilometres back home.
Older Could Be Better
Jun 19, 2018The Research Institute for Aging works to improve quality of life for seniors.
Debbie Fawcett
Jun 19, 2018Debbie Fawcett, a longtime municipal politician, championed the restoration of Horning’s Mills community hall.
Wildlife Rescue: Cry of the Wild
Mar 26, 2018Sherri Cox, a corporate executive turned wildlife vet, takes her surgical skills on the road to aid animals in distress.
Help for the Tech Challenged
Mar 26, 2018Ken’s students often bring their own computers to class, only to discover hardware or software problems.
Faraway Places are Still Within Reach
Nov 22, 2017Travel helps us see things from a different perspective and lean away from old age.
Bill Carnegie
Nov 22, 2017“My life has been bookended by hockey in the winter and flying in the summer,” he says.
Your Next Move
Sep 16, 2017Graduated communities that enable you to stay in your home area as capabilities diminish have obvious advantages.
Russ Brown
Sep 16, 2017This past summer, with minimal assistance and working from a low chair, Russ created a flourishing tomato garden at Abbeyfield, turning over the sod, removing rocks and adding peat, fertilizer and wire cages for the plants.
When a Mother Dies
Jun 21, 2017Although she misses her mother terribly, Tammi Langdon is glad they took the time to talk about the things that mattered before she died.
Betty Burgoyne
Jun 21, 2017Family, ponies and a wide social circle keep the sparkle in Betty Burgoyne’s smile.
Harry Anderson
Mar 20, 2017To keep in shape for his treks, Harry takes twice-weekly tai chi lessons with the Headwaters School of Tai Chi.
A Dose of Music, a Spiritual Tonic
Nov 22, 2016At 61, Lorraine McNally nabbed Grade 1 gold at the Royal Conservatory
Ken Withers
Nov 22, 2016“Cameramen need a broad list of personal attributes including tact, stamina, competence and a certain degree of artistic talent,” says Ken.