According to Alzheimer Society Canada, over 564,000 Canadians are living with dementia. This number is expected to almost double in 15 years. Currently, 1.1 million Canadians are affected by the disease, either directly or indirectly. Predominan[...]

Times change. No matter how much one might try to fight it, there is no stopping tomorrow from arriving. Instead of battling against the forces of the future, it can be much more rewarding to embrace change. When one learns about new attitudes o[...]

Although a dry reception is not the usual choice for many newlyweds-to-be, some discover that they are gravitating towards it for several reasons. Those recovering from alcohol dependency may welcome the lack of temptation and find that it is ea[...]

To many Buddhists, Vesak is one of the most important celebrations in their faith. On Vesak, Buddhists rededicate to the dharma and their path. Flowers and offerings are brought to the temple. In the evening, there may be a candlelight vigil. So[...]

Beginning on June 6 and continuing through July 5, you might see Muslim coworkers decline that breakfast snack or lunch without commenting why they’re abstaining. Instead of going to the annual picnic or other summer activity, your Muslim collea[...]

Weddings can be weird. Even though these events are supposed to be important celebrations, they can often feel forced. This is because most people are very aware of how others have celebrated their weddings. You need to be on Facebook for all of[...]

The quest to plan an eco-friendly wedding is one that consumes many Canadian newlyweds-to-be who seek to reduce their environmental impact. The degree that you incorporate green principles into your nuptials is entirely up to you. Some opt to go[...]

It seems as if sending letters through the mail is passé. While most of the time it’s okay to send your friends an email or text instead of a snail-mail message, there are at least two times when electronic messages are discouraged. When you hav[...]

Most people, even if they don’t have a Christian background, understand the reason Easter is celebrated in the church. There are a number of customs that can seem strange to outsiders, especially when the event is highly publicized. For example,[...]

In the United States, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated on the third Monday of January. It’s a federal holiday, and government offices, schools and banks are closed. Here in Canada, Toronto recognizes the day, although most bu[...]