The Belizeans have been much more successful than Canada or the US in fighting the COVID invasion. Belize began their program in early February. Arriving in Belize on February 6th and completely unaware of the pending disaster, I was met by four medical staff who asked the questions we are asked when we… Continue reading
Maia McLean is missing her friends. Of course she communicates with them through social media, but the Grade 7 student has not had an actual conversation with any of them for weeks, and it’s getting to her. With so little happening, there is not much to talk about, except maybe… Continue reading
Look what some of the Millbrook Community Care clients are doing to keep active during quarantine. These ladies are keeping fit while doing chair yoga in own home! Great job ladies – good for the body, mind & soul. Practicing yoga has many benefits for both mental and physical health. … Continue reading
For the first time since WWII, Canadians have been confronted with new restrictions and are adjusting to new realities that involve event cancellations and physical distancing, which can cause some to feel very socially isolated. This new reality can be especially hard on our most vulnerable, our seniors. Before… Continue reading
At this time in any normal year, I am usually busy sending out emails and visiting sponsors, asking for their generous donations in support of Multiple Sclerosis. This year, it saddens me to have to cancel “Kelly’s Crazy Kids” Bowling event. It would have marked my 10th year in organizing… Continue reading
Authorities at every level of government have told us we are in a state of emergency. Some of us feel the urgency of the situation in our bones, but for others it all seems a bit unreal and hard to accept. While it might feel the problem is in some… Continue reading
So what does preparing for a pandemic actually mean? This is the question on so many minds these days, and one that is bound to generate reactions of doomsday scenarios for some, and quickly dismissed by others. So what’s the appropriate level of concern to take? Fortunately, a new virus… Continue reading
“Concern” is an imprecise word, especially when used in the context of health risks. Its synonyms are “anxiety”, “fear”, “apprehension”, and even “alarm”. However, to be “unconcerned” can be misconstrued to mean being indifferent, or nonchalant. In the lead-up to the BWXT re-licencing hearings scheduled for March, it’s been a… Continue reading
After twelve knee surgeries in thirteen years on a single limb, Bryan McBain was discouraged, to say the least. Full and partial knee replacements, scopes and scar tissue removals had left a persistent, oozing wound a full year after his most recent procedure. A retired nurse, his wife Pat was… Continue reading
