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 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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Steve Bond is standing in the retail area of Yurek with the pharmacy in the background.
February 18, 2026

Building Resilience

As many people know, a fire broke out in the adjacent building to Yurek Pharmacy on December 18th, 2025, destroying apartments and a restaurant and leaving us with smoke and water damage. Staff and customers experienced confusion, fear...
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Medication Pill Box Pill Bottle with Prescription Drug
August 18, 2021

Medication Adherence

By: Peter Yurek The treatment of various medical conditions often includes the use of prescription drugs. These medications are effective, but their full benefit is not realized because many patients do not take them as prescribed. According to...
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July 31, 2021

Can I Talk to a Pharmacist Privately?

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are an important part of your family’s health team. They are regulated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and thus are required to deliver a high standard of care. When you visit a pharmacy,...
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March 27, 2021

Pharmacists: Doing More. For You

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month- it was changed from awareness to appreciation this year to reflect and celebrate the role pharmacy team members play in the health care system, particularly during the pandemic. I can personally attest to...
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June 6, 2017

Care and Compassion Never Goes Out of Style

“No one will care how much you know unless they know how much you care”.  Many years ago, this was told to me by a professor.  She wanted to ensure that I understood that being competent was important...
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June 6, 2017

Pharmacists: Doing More. For You

March is Pharmacist Awareness Month-this year’s theme is “Pharmacists: Doing More. For You”.   I find it hard to write about this topic as I feel like a 5 year old doing cartwheels on the front lawn yelling to my...
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