Tag Archives: thankful

Kindness is key to health and happiness, and it’s free!

Posted on November 28, 2019 by

Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S. and, just as with Thanksgiving in Canada (which is a little earlier, when travel is more predictable), it’s a time for many people to consider all that they have to be thankful for and … Continue reading →

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From fall colours to citizenship, so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

One of the nicest things about the timing of Canadian Thanksgiving is that it comes during this beautiful though fleeting season of autumn. It’s the time of year when nature paints the trees in stunning shades of reds, golds, yellow, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, refugees, and revisionist history

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

First of all, writing about Thanksgiving in early October rather than late November may seem strange to those of you not in the know. Thanksgiving is a national holiday in Canada, and is held on the second Monday of every … Continue reading →

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