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“Speak to me, Alexa”

Mar 20, 2023 | Gail Grant

It’s a struggle to make friends with new technology.

Carol Good

Mar 20, 2023 | Gail Grant

Former corporate consultant Carol Good turned to writing poetry later in life, and recently published a book of her own poetry, ‘Alive & 65: A Celebration’.

Metric Resistance

Nov 20, 2022 | Gail Grant

Do you still think in a weird mix of metric and imperial? Writer Gail Grant finds that 50 years later conversion doesn’t come easily, especially if you’re in a certain age bracket.

Geoff Dilley

Nov 20, 2022 | Gail Grant

Each of Geoff Dilley’s memory boxes has a unique inlay design, crafted with the types of wood once used to make propellers for World War I aircraft.

Writer Gail Grant estimates that over a year the packaging for the tiny monthly pill she takes would fill a wheelbarrow.

A Hard Pill to Swallow

Sep 20, 2022 | Gail Grant

Getting the pill out of the package is just the first irritation with prescription meds.

Cheryl Russel

Sep 14, 2022 | Gail Grant

Cheryl Russel says her father inspired her interest in local politics and “made it clear that he expected me to pay attention.”

When You Forget the Little Things

Jun 24, 2022 | Gail Grant | Back Issues

Don’t worry – our brains naturally prioritize the important stuff.

In his retirement, Errill O’Hara has devoted years of volunteer service to documenting and preserving Caledon’s heritage. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Errill O’Hara

Jun 24, 2022 | Gail Grant | Back Issues

In his retirement, Errill O’Hara has devoted years of volunteer service to documenting and preserving Caledon’s heritage.

In 2021, Kathy Anderson and Michael Coombs, who met through an online dating site, celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on their sailboat Escape. Photo Courtesy Kathy Anderson.

Digital Dating

Mar 29, 2022 | Gail Grant

The ways we meet may change, but the laws of attraction never grow old.

Along with his Islamic faith, a focus on helping others has defined Imtiaz Ahmad’s life purpose. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Imtiaz Ahmad

Mar 29, 2022 | Gail Grant

Along with his Islamic faith, a focus on helping others has defined Imtiaz Ahmad’s life purpose.

Jack and Margaret Fleetwood moved to a retirement residence when Margaret’s health concerns curbed her independence. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Is Now the Right Time for Congregate Living?

Nov 29, 2021 | Gail Grant

Driven by the huge baby boomer demographic, which is wealthier than any age cohort before them, the retirement community industry continues to innovate.

Carmel Hili has devoted his life to advocating for the homeless. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Carmel Hili

Nov 29, 2021 | Gail Grant

Carmel is currently involved in helping to sponsor and settle families from Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.

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