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CHIP Loan Is Right For You

A SPONSORED FEATURE: There are several loan options available to homeowners over 55. However, understanding the best fit for your specific needs requires some careful consideration.

Trillium grant awarded to Burl-Oak Theatre

Burl-Oak Theatre Group receives a $76,700 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Visitors to the FYI Show May 25 at the Royal Botanical Gardens will be treated to a segment of the latest presentation by Burl-Oak, the comedy Kitchen Witches.

Editor's Blog: Reflections on the Gordie Howe movie

When Gordie came to Toronto with the Aeros it was a grand event for a busload of North Bayites.

Streisand to play Israel for the first time

Streisand's first concerts in Israel this June will be backed by a 60-piece orchestra and will feature duets with her son Jason Gould, sister Roslyn Kind and special guest trumpeter Chris Botti.

Bill Hay retires, Pat Quinn chosen next Hockey Hall of Fame chair

Pat Quinn takes over as chair of Hockey Hall of Fame board

Sky Train from Phoenix airport to 44th Street opens April 8

The electrically powered, automated PHX Sky Train will operate 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

BOB'S BLOG Bird of the Month: red-bellied woodpecker

The red-bellied woodpecker is slowly expanding its range northward in the Great Lakes region

BOB'S BLOG: Women's hockey in the '30s rivalled the men's for popularity

The best women's team ever was the Preston Rivulettes, who won Ontario Women’s Championships every year from 1931 to 1940, losing only two games in the decade.

BOB'S BLOG: Visit Scaterie Island, NS to see a real, live (hazardous) shipwreck

The MV Miner ran aground on Scaterie Island off Cape Breton on Sept. 20, 2011.

Canadian visits to Florida up 7% last year

3,562,000 Canadians visited Florida in 2012

BOB’S BLOG: Bird of the Month is the Great Gray Owl

The Great Gray Owl has been declared Bob’s Blog’s first Bird of the Month.

Snowbirds: Florida suspends requirement for International Drivers License

The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles has suspended the state’s recently enacted International Driving Permit requirement pending further study.

Forever Young Information

Canada's Adult Lifestyle Publication

Set aside a loonie a day for charity

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May 20, 2013 - 0 comments

In an editorial comment dated March 20, the Toronto Star noted a troubling trend: though Canadians are a generous bunch by world standards, the number of people donating is dwindling.

Sioux Falls not just a pretty place

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Travel, North America Slideshow
May 19, 2013 - 0 comments

Of 259 cities cited by USA Today, Sioux Falls topped the list for the highest employment for 65-year-olds and older. There's much more than meets the eye in Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city - click headline or photo

Bob’s Log: Women's hockey in the '30s rivalled the men's for popularity

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Lifestyle, Pastimes Photo
May 18, 2013 - 0 comments

Women playing this game don’t get paid to play and, in fact, “have jobs just so they can afford to play the game they love.” - click headline or photo

Laughlines: O Canada, Stompin’ Tom style

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News&Views, Columns/ William Thomas Photo
May 17, 2013 - 0 comments

Send the column to every Canadian you know and three you don’t. I look forward to singing with you this July 1 - click headline or photo

Pension income-splitting: why it works and how to do it

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Money/Pensions, Financial Planning Photo
May 16, 2013 - 1 comments

Even for younger people, doing the splits can be difficult but, believe it or not, doing the splits becomes easier as you mature - click headline or photo

Ellen rules the daytime

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People, Lifestyle, Entertainment Slideshow
May 15, 2013 - 0 comments

In troubled times, funny, beautiful Ellen DeGeneres is the voice of compassion on daytime TV - click headline or photo

Kitchen Witches, Big Band headline FYI Show

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News, FYI Shows, Retirement Slideshow
May 14, 2013 - 21 comments

• FYI Lifestyle Show, at the Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, May 25, 10 to 4. • Look for the Toronto All Star Big Band, plus dozens of great exhibitors! • For more information, visit rbg.ca or call 905-842-6591

Hearing Month: Deaf and distant

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Health, Hearing Photo
May 14, 2013 - 0 comments

Hearing professionals know well how hearing impairment can cause serious discord between spouses - click headline or photo

Historical thrills, Wasaga-style

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Travel, North America, Lifestyle, Pastimes Slideshow
May 13, 2013 - 0 comments

Re-enactors at heritage festivals across the province do their best to recreate the authentic feel and drama of War of 1812 battles

Hooked on Classics

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People, Lifestyle, Pastimes Slideshow
May 12, 2013 - 0 comments

Cobble Beach on Georgian Bay – called the ‘Pebble Beach of the north’ – will be the latest venue to benefit from philanthropist Steve Plunkett’s love of classic cars - click headline or photo