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Wills and stepchildren

Wills and stepchildren

Is your will worth the paper it’s printed on? Maybe not if you’re in a blended family. I am contacted periodically by stepchildren who have been...

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Paul Hergott

Trails, farms and me

Trails, farms and me

This is going to be a completely different column, written in the first person. For the first time in 40 years, the column is written by me, J.P....

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J.p. Squire

Trust and skepticism in AI

Trust and skepticism in AI

For the past couple of years, Canadians have been exposed to AI like never before. What began as a collection of pictures that were not...

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Mario Canseco

Horoscopes Sept. 14-20

Horoscopes Sept. 14-20

Overview When Mercury enters the harmonious sign of Libra on Sept. 18, the collective mind turns its attention toward balance and understanding....

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Madison Dobra

Pumpkin spice time of year

Pumpkin spice time of year

Behind the popularity of pumpkin spice lattes is a bitter truth about the state of Canada’s economy. Pumpkin spice isn’t just a flavour—it’s...

12.09.2025 3

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Sylvain Charlebois

Dealing with common cold

The changing of the seasons, the passage of summer and droves of children returning to school mark the beginning of the cold and flu season. How...

12.09.2025 1

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Doug Lobay

Firmly a buyer's market

I did a market analysis of sales and listing activity for the end of June at the beginning of the summer. Now that we are at the end of summer, I...

12.09.2025 2

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Anthony Shephard

Party membership questions

12.09.2025 4

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Sylvain Charlebois - Sep 12

'Coffee break volunteering'

'Coffee break volunteering'

Years ago, I knew a woman who had the busiest schedule I’ve ever seen. Between her full-time job, her kids’ sports and caring for her elderly mum,...

11.09.2025 1

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Karen Knight

Grasses that grab attention

Grasses that grab attention

In an era of increasing water consciousness and changing climate, gardeners are discovering the remarkable beauty and resilience of xeric...

10.09.2025 2

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Sigrie Kendrick

Drop in travel to US

Drop in travel to US

Global attitudes towards the United States as a tourism destination are plunging. Travel pressures, exchange rate shifts and increasing economic...

10.09.2025 1

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Moira A. Mcdonald And Ann-Kathrin Mclean