Daria holding a bouquet of flowers.
April 2, 2026

Why Flowers Make Us Happy

I love flowers! From roses, daisies, and sunflowers, it’s impossible to choose a favourite. Whenever I see flowers blooming outside or receive a bouquet, my day becomes a lot brighter. I’m sure you can relate to this feeling....
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March 28, 2026

Intergenerational Friendships

As we get older, the thought of talking to new people can be daunting, especially if those people are younger or older than us. When I mentioned this to my daughter, she reminded me that I had recently...
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Cass Schembri standing in front of the drug storage area.
March 28, 2026

Falling Down & Getting Back Up

As the weather’s gotten nicer, my kids are riding their bikes more often. Of course, I always watch them bike down the street. They’re always eager to race each other and show me how much they’ve improved since...
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Home Healthcare Products collage
March 26, 2026

What to Expect When You Shop at Yurek

Have you ever experienced shopping for home healthcare products? What if you’re looking for a specific product like a knee brace? Here is what to expect when you shop at Yurek Pharmacy. When you walk in, you will...
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Steve Bond cycling past Jumbo the Elephant monument.
March 21, 2026

Why Did I Stay in St. Thomas

Like many who were born in the early 1970s, I had every reason to leave St. Thomas. Opportunities seemed bigger elsewhere, especially as the city faced tough losses—from Alma College to major employers like Ford and Sterling. But...
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Pete and Matt sitting across from each other and storytelling.
March 20, 2026

A Tale That Helps Us Feel Better

Who doesn’t love a good story? When I was a kid, my parents would tell us family stories at different times. Hearing stories about their childhood helped paint a picture of what they were like when they were...
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March 19, 2026

How to Help Young Adults in Your Life

Being a young adult is hard. If you have a young adult in your life like a grandchild or niece or nephew, you likely know the challenges they face firsthand. Today’s young adults face a mix of factors...
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March 17, 2026

The Power of a Smile 😊

A smile is one of the simplest tools we carry, yet it holds remarkable power. Connection rarely begins with grand gestures — it starts with acknowledgement. A smile says, “I see you,” before a single word is spoken....
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Amy Barber standing in the retail area of Yurek Pharmacy with lift chairs and canes behind her, with the message that prevention is key in looking after your health.
March 17, 2026

Preventing Accidental Poisoning

Responsible use of medication significantly benefits our health and wellbeing. However, if not taken carefully, there can be fatal outcomes such as poisoning. Poisoning occurs when a harmful substance is swallowed, inhaled, injected or absorbed into the body....
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Pete birdwatching, with beautiful landscape in the background.
March 13, 2026

Feathered Friends, Fitter Minds

From a young age, my son (now in university) was fascinated by all wildlife — including birds. His favourite bedtime stories involved animals and, as a result, I became far more knowledgeable about them too. Recently, I came...
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Donna Taylor standing by wigs.
March 11, 2026

The Wig Showdown: Synthetic versus Human

Curious about the difference between a human hair wig compared to a synthetic wig? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The following is a breakdown of the differences between the two in order to help you find the...
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Pete Yurek holding a depiction of a rotting brain.
March 7, 2026

Two Minutes on Brain Rot

Across Canada, from the lecture halls of the University of Toronto, where my son is a student, to St. Joseph’s High School in St. Thomas, where I was a student, a new term is dominating the cultural conversation:...
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March 6, 2026

Running on Empty: What Is Sleepcation?

Whether it’s the demands of parenting, the temptation to binge-watch a new series, or the weight of stress and anxiety, many of us are sleep deprived. Research shows that roughly one in three adults don’t get enough rest,...
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