Summer is synonymous with sun, fun and vacation! Here are some easy tips to help you enjoy a healthy vacation with your family. 1. Eat your veggies Yes, you know…

Okay, so now that our little 10-11-12-13-yearold has a job, or made a job, and created some regular income, what’s next? Reinforce, and re-invent the three-piggy system (Save, Spend, Charity),…

Protected by an amour of 30,000 rigid, prickly hairs, the American porcupine is not, however, safe from every danger. When threatened, this large rodent turns its back to its adversary,…

The gardener’s life is more than a second career for Mélanie and Jimmy; it’s a way of life that keeps them in contact with the earth. Since 2015 they have…

In spring, we hear the calls of the Canada geese; the sound announces a transformative time for nature, with warmth and longer days. Did you know that those birds can…

Whether you are new to running or have hundreds of kilometres behind you, track running is a valuable addition to your weekly running routine. Interval training The track is built…

During a heat wave, the physiological demands on the body are greater and the following symptoms can appear in the event of dehydration: more difficult circulation of the blood (swelling…

Summer would just not be summer without a rant from me about our destructive, voracious, but annoyingly picturesque deer. Lists of “deer-resistant” plants abound. In general, however, they are far…

Sunny days spent touring our glorious lakes on a water craft is a fine way to enjoy the joys of summer. Don’t forget, though, to do so in a spirit…

Summer brings more people out onto our roads and sidewalks. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable users of the road network, and the road-safety code has numerous rules to ensure their…