Most of us support improving and saving lives through organ and tissue donation, but only a fraction of us actually take the time to register. This disparity between good intentions and actions has real-world consequences. While thousands of people have received the gift of life, others have died waiting because there just are not enough [. . . more]
Although it sounds like the title of a Sci-Fi movie, Mercury Retrograde is an astronomical term for when the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky (but isn’t really). All planets can appear to be moving backwards and stationary but Mercury is retrograde most often in a single year and when it [. . . more]
Domestic Violence in Canada According to a 2016 study released by the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly, 766,000 Canadian seniors suffered some form of abuse in 2015. It’s expected that reported incidents of elder abuse will continue to rise with the growing senior population — Statistics Canada data shows that seniors in [. . . more]
Statistics show that more people across the world are choosing to follow a vegan diet. According to Google Trends data, search interest around veganism has increased significantly from 2004 to 2017, with the highest level of interest in Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand and Austria. In Canada specifically, B.C., Yukon, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta [. . . more]
Anyone over 50 usually notices their memory isn’t what it used to be. However, research has recently found that just 10 minutes of light exercise can help improve memory. Memory loss is not uncommon for older adults and its one of the first symptoms of aging noticed. We enter a room and realize we forgot [. . . more]
PISCES – February 19 to March 20 January 2020: You start the year with the moon in your sign on the 1st. This may cause you to reflect on your feelings and the past year and that’s a good thing. In a year filled with ups and downs for all signs know that Capricorn planets are [. . . more]
Aquarius – January 21 to February 18 January 2020: Saturn was your ruling planet until Uranus was discovered and astrologers said, “hmmm, wait a minute”. The two planets have a gory mythology together but the good news is Venus the planet of love and beauty arose from the castrated genitals of Uranus and sea foam (blame [. . . more]
CAPRICORN – December 23 to January 20 January 2020: Often, you have been the strong one for others to lean on in the past but now you could benefit from a little coddling yourself. Not that you’d ask for it as you are too afraid to show your feelings much. Not the negative, shadowy kind; [. . . more]
SAGITTARIUS – November 23 to December 22 January 2020: You have achieved some great progress over the past year. One dark spot that needs to be looked at is your need for escapism. Addiction is a form of escape that has gotten out of hand and you need to be wary of this especially in the [. . . more]
SCORPIO – October 24 to November 22 January 2020: Travel and education are highlighted for you this month but it is more likely you are having a spiritual retreat which may provide learning and travel to new forms of thought. As a sign that prefers the status quo (you on top) this doesn’t mean that you [. . . more]
LIBRA – September 24 to October 23 January 2020: Your sign is often happy-go-lucky and you’re very good at spreading good cheer and making others smile. Not bad for the only non-living zodiac sign (the Scales). You are often able to cut through the crap in life that bogs down others like feeling fearful and [. . . more]
VIRGO – August 24 to September 23 January 2020: You are going to love this year 2020 but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. As the sign that is the earth mother of sustenance and prosperity (harvest) you can be very Zen–when you’re not stuck in a hole of dark anxiety. Virgo the Virgin is [. . . more]
LEO – July 24 to August 23 January 2020: The self-proclaimed king of the zodiac has had a bad rap the past couple years. Your sign really is wonderful and you have so much to offer the world but can get sidetracked by craving power and control. If you have suffered under someone else’s attempt to [. . . more]
CANCER – June 22 to July 23 January 2020: Really, there is too much going on right now. Your sign is being bombarded by planetary activity leaving some of you feeling discouraged and out of sorts. The lunar eclipse in your sign on the 10th and the demanding planets Saturn and Pluto will force you to [. . . more]
GEMINI – May 22 to June 21 January 2020: Your sign loves to be airborne. Most Twins love to travel and probably wish they had Mercury’s magic winged sandals to fly away or shoes that could be clicked liked Dorothy Gale’s red shoes to take you to wonderful new places. Some planets however have forced you [. . . more]
