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We love a distraction - it's better than real news.

We love a distraction - it's better than real news.

I mentioned last week a psychology experiment that shows the subject a video of two teams quickly passing a ball.
The link between idleness and productivity

The link between idleness and productivity

Now that the weather is finally co-operating, it's time to take a vacation. Or is it? Many people think they are too busy to take a real vacation, one where the smart phone stays at home and work is truly turned off for days at a time.
Remembering Guy Fawkes Day excitement

Remembering Guy Fawkes Day excitement

I'm sitting here in Brooklin, Ont. Enjoying the beautiful cool evening on my daughter's deck. It is Canada Day and hopefully I'll be able to see some fireworks from here. The rest of the family took off to see them from a far better vantage point.
Questions to consider

Questions to consider

Dear Editor Why is it that people who want to conserve our climate, environment and resources are called radicals and people who support radically changing our environment and atmosphere are called conservatives? It is reported 215 million people wat
Seen but not heard

Seen but not heard

Ed, my neighbour next door, told me he was going fishing Sunday morning. Of course I had to ask, "Are you going to church first?" He answered with a resounding, "No church for me any Sunday!" "Don't you ever go fishing?" Ed inquired.
A title we'd rather shake

A title we'd rather shake

Being ranked number one is always a sought after situation, right? Well, not always.
Exercise can help cope with grief

Exercise can help cope with grief

Each of you has, or will, deal with the loss of a loved one at some point in your life. And each of you must find your own personal way of dealing with the grief associated with this loss.
A vision for the future of health care

A vision for the future of health care

I have the good fortune to take part in many conversations about the future of Canada's health care system.
Reunions rebuild connections, strengthen bonds

Reunions rebuild connections, strengthen bonds

Standing under a tree as the shady spot shrinks on a hot summer day or sitting in a cramped but luxurious trailer to escape mosquitoes at dusk can bring friends and family closer together, but summer is also a great time for reunions.
Plastic recycling questions

Plastic recycling questions

I'm writing with regard to our REACT recycling program. A while back, I was told that we were going to start recycling plastics again as there is a Saskatchewan company that is manufacturing building products from recycled plastics.
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