Wisdom – and perspective – that comes with age

January 16, 2025 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir They were – and are – called The Greatest Generation. Not all that long ago, they were members of our family, maybe ...

A culture of excellence

By Sheryl Flannagan Our last CAO, Doug Hevenor, retired in December, and I am honoured that the NVCA Board of Directors appointed me as interim ...

Tall orders in power vacuums

By Brock Weir As the dawn of a new year approaches, a particular tradition in my family is to pause during the Christmas hubbub and ...

Iran: End of the line?

By Gwynne Dyer Six months ago, at the end of Iran’s presidential election, I finished an article by speculating that the long-lived theocratic dictatorship in ...

What does sustainable living mean?

By Louise Montague Our New Year’s resolutions pledge a fresh start. Narrative Research shows that while 46 per cent of Canadians made resolutions in 2023, ...

New Year’s resolutions

By Brian Lockhart Put that cigarette out, go for a two-mile jog, come home and read a book, call your best friend and visit with ...

Countering Complaint Culture: Revisited

By Brock Weir This week, as we take time off to enjoy the holidays with our families and loved ones, I wanted to take the ...

Brain Boost: A guide to mental health and cognitive wellness for seniors

By Brandon Jones As a retired journalist, I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of resilience among seniors in Southern Ontario. Now, as I reflect ...

Superstitious peasants

By Gwynne Dyer More than half the world’s people (4.3 billion) own smart phones, and practically everybody has access to one. All the information in ...

Christmas lists and tall orders

By Brock Weir If you happen to celebrate Christmas, you’ll understand that everybody has their own individual stressors that can sometimes cast a shadow over ...

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