Lifestyle
Local man leaves significant gift to Food for All Food Bank
Posted Jun 13, 2013
By Marla Dowdall
EMC Lifestyle - Giving back to the community that gave so much to him - the late Garry Young has left a legacy that will keep on giving. A legacy gift in the amount of more than $47,610, was given to the Food for All Food Bank in Prescott, June 5,...
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The arrival of an ice box was like Christmas time for Mary
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By Mary CookEMC Lifestyle -Until that fateful day in the middle of summer, Mother had no choice but to keep the perishables on a swinging shelf in the dug-out under the house. It was a dank and frightening place, and could only be entered from the outside...there...
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An Alzheimer's journey through the eyes of a caregiver
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle - Editor's note: The following is an article written by a caregiver, Estelle Guertin Gervais Street, about her husband's journey with Alzheimer disease. It seems like only yesterday that we were returning from the south, having spent...
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Maitland Garden of Hope opens for tours
Posted Jun 13, 2013
By EMC News
EMC Lifestyle -Maitland Garden of Hope opens for another season of garden tours from June 4 to Sept. 5. The gardens are open from Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owned by Colleen O'Connell and David Cybulski, it features 20 theme gardens and over...
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Strawberry honey Lassi a health and refreshing drink
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC lifestyle -A creamy refreshing, cleansing drink that is a version of the Indian yogurt and fruit drink, called Lassi. It can be a nice finish to a spicy hot meal or an interesting drink idea if serving a slightly spicy meal. A Lassi is of great...
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Author series continues
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle -If you like mystery and intrigue, you will want to attend the Wedgewood Author Series on Wednesday, June 26, at 2 p.m., to meet author Perry Prete as he talks about his novel, All Good Things. Prete takes Ottawa paramedic Ethan Nash...
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Many ways to save water this summer
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle -On any given day, each Ontarian uses around 260 litres of water - nearly twice as much as other countries with similar standards of living. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment reports that pumping and distributing water to homes...
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Five ways to make sure you are buying the right home
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle -With real estate high season in full swing, homes are moving fast and buyers and sellers are keen to get deals signed, sealed and delivered so that they can enjoy their new home and start their new lives. Since a home is life's biggest...
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Planting trees and shrubs has many benefits
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle -Planting a tree in your yard brings countless benefits to your family, neighbourhood and community. Trees offer a combination of aesthetic and environmental perks that contribute to the well-being of communities, while also enhancing the...
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Explore nature's bounty at SunTech Greenhouses
Posted Jun 13, 2013
By Emma Jackson
EMC lifestyle -Walking into the first of Bob Mitchell's several sprawling greenhouses, the sweet, earthy smell of ripening tomatoes takes over your senses. For a brief moment, it's just you and the fruit. You're filled with a sense of hominess, of...
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Five simple tips before hitting the road
Posted Jun 13, 2013
By EMC News
EMC lifestyle -Summer getaways are common indulgence in Canada and for the more than four-in-five of us who own, lease or finance a vehicle, exploring the Great White North often begins with the push of a pedal. Whether your plans include cross-country...
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