My sister’s big, beautiful, boisterous family
The writer’s younger sister and her husband have seven children. Four of the kids were adopted internationally. Four have special needs. It
A women-only skinny dip changed my idea of body image
"I saw this gathering as a prompting of the Spirit, encouraging women to love the skin they’re in, reminding them that their
David Suzuki’s words of wisdom to his grandkids and younger generations
"From my position now, as an elder and your grandpa, I can say that I've learned a lot from my mistakes, failures,
Living young in Canada’s oldest town
With the highest percentage of seniors in the country, Qualicum Beach, B.C., offers a glimpse into our greying future.
Why do white people keep crossing the line between appreciation and appropriation?
In the United Church alone, encounters with the songs, clothing, symbols and practices of other cultures is constant: the Huron Carol, Guatemalan
One night in a retirement home changed my perspective on seniors
Seniors are often placed in isolated enclaves and excluded from mainstream society. Writer David Wilson explores the alternatives during his stay in
Are adult colouring books sedating us?
Global issues? Too stressful! Why think outside the box when it’s so soothing to stay inside the lines?
Canadian seniors are another face of the opioid epidemic
When you picture drug abuse, Canada's elderly may not come to mind. But the over-prescription of painkillers has left many addicted.
A subway encounter changed how one woman felt about Toronto
Sheima Benembarek was born in Saudi Arabia, grew up in Morocco and moved to Canada in 2005. In 2015, she relocated to
Wade Davis’ words and photographs show many faces, but one humanity
The Canadian author and explorer captures the richness and fragility of global cultures and rituals
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November/December 2025 In this issue: Famous Canadians reveal their most cherished ornaments; This Oscar-nominated filmmaker is telling trickster stories for a new generation; Why today's modern mystics are reviving ancient practices |
