26May

They certainly can be cute when seen on a cartoon. A little row of ants wreaking havoc in Donald Duck’s kitchen is enjoyable enough to watch, but when it’s your picnic, your kitchen, and your countertops - ants stop

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06May

Truly one of the most pleasant aspects of Spring is the sounds that accompany it. Rain on the rooftop, lawnmowers, and the return of the birds. Each year regardless of location millions of birds begin to make the

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14February

Valentine’s Day is always good for a reaction from just about anyone. Some of us are whisked away to remember times of young love and romance, for others a day best to be forgotten. Regardless of your personal

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03February

We’ve been into winter now for a little while. But no matter how much you mentally brace yourself for it, you can’t fully anticipate the zaps and static shocks you get from a light switch or when you accidentally

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12January

Ding, bing, ring! These are the sounds and notes creating the symphony of hectic schedules and lives. Modernity and technology have made life simpler and convenient with information access like never before. How

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24November

Regardless of where you live in Canada, one thing is certain, escaping the cold is impossible. You may get the occasional chinook in your area, but long-term residents of Canada know there are always a few drawn-out

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11November

Most of us can remember being taught the importance of the Remembrance Day Poppy by a teacher, friend or family member. We were taught how to wear it and to do so with pride and in memory of those who have served

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30October

Though the costumes and styles get a revamp every year, and there’s always some new hero or villain kids want to dress as, the basic Halloween traditions haven’t changed for almost 100 years. Depending on where you

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19October

“Look out for your little brother!” A sentence spoken in earnest by a mother. You may have heard this very thing, or something similar to it. And you would do as instructed. The same way you hold the door for the

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21September

My Mutual Insurance has embarked on a mission to bring awareness to the exceptional individuals who make up our local first responders. We also felt it necessary to reach out and speak with someone who actively

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09September

At some point everyone has wanted a pet. Dog, cat, chinchilla? Perhaps you’ve been to the zoo and overheard a toddler, who has eaten far too much cotton candy scream out, “Daddy, Daddy! We need one of those!” Your

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20August

Learning to shut off your home’s water system shouldn’t require an emergency. You may be upgrading a fixture, leaving on vacation, or want to know more about your home.  Not to mention, it’s a lot less stressful

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24July

Nothing amusing about either statement, but upon reflection both can give a smile as you reflect on the places you travelled and the sights you have seen.

Perhaps it was a trip overseas, touring down South,

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08July

If we were to take a brief look back through our lives, there are plenty of things that come and go. Perhaps you’ve lived in several different cities, or countries for that matter. You may have held many different

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22June

If we were to take a brief look back through our lives, there are plenty of things that come and go. Perhaps you’ve lived in several different cities, or countries for that matter. You may have held many different

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