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Eighteen months ago, I reflected on the state of my own aging body and predicted in these pages that aging would dwarf all other issues in the upcoming presidential election.Barry Golson [ Barry Golson ]It's a cliché now, but it wasn't so clear then. Born roughly halfway between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, I felt I knew what only our age group knows with any certainty: It takes experience and a creaky body to foresee how unpredictable and unreliable life can be once you hit the biblical age of 70. Knees, hips, a clear mind. You can have them or lose them…

Come along to an Open House and BBQ hosted by the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society on Sunday, June 30th. The event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the completion of the restoration and renovation of the historic Irvine Landing schoolhouse, Sara Ray Hall. This massive undertaking was completed in 2014 with the help of many volunteers. Stop by on June 30th between 11am-3pm to browse the historical displays and scrapbooks. This year's “Blue Heron” canoe (with a prize for the winner) will be on display. Visit the boat building workshop where all the magic happens and enjoy a BBQ. The…

Fifteen Windsor-Essex schools have achieved National Healthy Schools Accreditation.The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit released the names of those schools this week.The National Healthy Schools Accreditation Scheme recognises school communities that promote the health and wellbeing of staff, students and the community at large. Last school year, more than 280,000 students from 392 schools across Canada participated in the accreditation process, forming health committees to identify priorities such as healthy eating, physical activity, injury prevention, growth and development, and substance use awareness and prevention.Six schools are part of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board: Catholic Central High School, Notre Dame Catholic…

More than 200 firefighters are battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix, Arizona, that is threatening multiple homes and forcing dozens of residents to evacuate.The wildfire swarmed across about six square miles on the edge of the Boulder Heights neighborhood, but caused no damage to properties, officials said.On Saturday, 275 people were battling the fire, with temperatures reaching above 38°C (100°F) before noon and gusty winds expected in the afternoon.”The weather is unseasonably humid and hot,” fire officials said.”There's no wind right now, but some gusts were expected.”An aerial tanker and helicopter assisted in battling the Boulder View Fire from the…

The University of Nebraska football team continues to be aggressive in recruiting. On Saturday afternoon, the team released its 2025 projection for offensive lineman Houston Ka'a'aina Torres. The projection was released by On3's Brian Munson and Sean Callahan. The projection itself had a confidence score of 60. Torres is expected to make his decision on Sunday. Ka'ahaina Torres is the No. 23 overall offensive lineman in the class of 2025 and the No. 2 overall player from the state of Hawaii in that class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. What can he bring to Nebraska football? Ka'ahaina Torres is…

Getty ImagesThere was a lot to consider in each party's manifesto on health and the NHS, with promises to reduce waiting lists, modernise hospitals and increase GP and dental appointments.But prevention plans were lacking in this political menu, as were suggestions on how to help stay healthy.With the growing crises of obesity and diabetes, and increasing numbers of children needing emergency treatment for tooth decay, some experts say preventing hospital stays is as important as treating people after they get sick. “Our nation's health is deteriorating, putting increasing strain on public services and limiting future prosperity. Much of this ill…

Horrifying torture practices have been reported in Russian prison camps, where captured Ukrainian soldiers are fed dog food and subjected to nauseating brutality, the Mirror reports. Russian authorities have long halted prisoner exchanges with Ukraine, and those who returned from prison camps in Russia recalled being repeatedly beaten to the point of losing consciousness and being fed scraps of dog food mixed with dog hair. Moreover, the bodies of soldiers who died in Russian prisons have been returned to Ukraine bearing marks of torture. Ukrainian Oleksandr “Sasha” Hrytsiuk died in captivity in Russia, apparently from tuberculosis. His body was only…

On my overnight European train journey, I slept under dark skies through parts of Germany, Switzerland and Hungary, or at least tried to sleep, hearing the snoring of fellow travelers right next to me, the antics of schoolchildren ignoring their guardians, morning runs to the toilet and passenger exodus.When I finally woke up, I was in Berlin, Zurich and Budapest: it was as if I'd checked into a hotel and discovered a secret teleportation device behind the shower curtain.Sleeper trains are booming in Europe, as rail companies open new routes, expand services, and modernize cabins. Train enthusiasts are naturally excited…

Photo credit: It's like having a “boat-thru” restaurant on Okanagan Lake on the north side of the bridge. Opening in 2022, Beach House Pizza is the perfect place for boaters looking for lunch, drinks and ice cream on a gorgeous sunny Okanagan day. Beach House Pizza allows you to place your order online while you're out on the lake and delivers it to you when you arrive at the marina and park your car. Photo credit: It's very easy and very delicious. Beach House Pizza is located in McKinley Beach north of Kelowna, across the lake from the old Tiki…

A video of a dog politely waiting in line to order a Pup Cup at his favorite coffee truck has gone viral on social media. The video was shared by Hayley Dwyer, 29. The dog in the video is a 5-year-old English cream golden retriever named Charlie, who has become a social media sensation overnight. This photo shows a very polite dog asking for a puppy cup. (Instagram/@weratedogs) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In the video, Charlie is seen on a leash walking with Dwyer's fiancé to the Revival Coffee & Ice Cream truck that stops in front of their apartment…