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For celiac sufferers, bread turns the body against itself

For celiac sufferers, bread turns the body against itself

Warm, delicious, fresh out of the oven bread has an aroma which takes me back to my childhood and my mother's baking. There were few things better than a thick slice of oven-warm bread with butter with a cold glass of milk.
Thanks for the help

Thanks for the help

This morning, I attempted to run to a corner store in my wheelchair. I would like to thank my neighbour Dale and the three other kind drivers who pulled over to help me the numerous times I was stuck. This is not a snow clearing complaint.
Lessons unlearned

Lessons unlearned

Code Red! Another school under attack! Crazed gunman on the loose! Lock the doors, turn off the lights, pull down the window shades, huddle and hide! When I was a student some 60 years ago in the U.S.
India doesn't understand Canadian Sikhs

India doesn't understand Canadian Sikhs

While the world was occupied with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Bollywood-themed outfit changes last week and the invitation of Jaspal Atwal to a Canadian reception in India, the conversation at my dinner table Sunday night took a very different tu
Taxes and what they're good for

Taxes and what they're good for

It's a neverending source of amusement to listen to local Liberal MLAs tie themselves in knots about taxation and infrastructure tolls.
The short and sweet on an artificial product

The short and sweet on an artificial product

The debate over the safety of artificial sweeteners has been going strong for years. The word "artificial" seems to trigger intense feelings of hatred and scare many consumers into believing the popularized negative hype.
10 common nutrition myths debunked

10 common nutrition myths debunked

Can a low-carb diet help you lose weight? Do you need to eat organic to be healthy? Does fat-free equal fat loss? Common beliefs can become the bedrock of goals and resolutions, especially those relating to weight loss.
Well-deserved banner for Kings

Well-deserved banner for Kings

A year after the Prince George Cougars won their first regular-season division banner, the Prince George Spruce Kings have done the same in the B.C. Hockey League.
In defence of Stanley's jury

In defence of Stanley's jury

The irresponsible conduct of those in positions of power and authority, who have shamelessly exploited the verdict in the Gerald Stanley case, is appalling.
Actions louder than words

Actions louder than words

Finance Minister Carole James introduced the first NDP budget this past week. It is an interesting document providing the stated intentions of the government.