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The joy of volunteering

A look at the charitable sector in Canada People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some, it offers the chance to give something back to their local community. For others, it provides an opportunity to develop new skills. During times of uncertainty and challenges, many of us
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Great expectations: On the job at 55+

Whether it’s topping up pension income, pursuing a life-long interest or to paying daily bills, many Canadians continue to want to stay on the payroll.  Full-time, part-time or on a flexible basis, one in four of us is staying on the job after age 55. You can find us in small and large businesses, every […]
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Spooky Strawberry Pumpkin Patch

Decorate strawberries to look like pumpkins, then plant them in a patch of chocolate cookie crumbs for a fun and festive Halloween dessert. Prep: 25 mins Stand: 1 hr Total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 24 Ingredients 2 dozens strawberries 1 12 ounce package orange candy coating, melted 1 14.3 ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies […]
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BURNOUT COMING  I’ve been rushed off my feet at work and I’m caring for my aunt each evening. It’s exhausting and her own kids don’t even seem to notice or appreciate it. Should I say something? Most definitely. There are many reasons why others don’t step up when it comes to caregiving, some more reasonable […]
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Apple Pie Cookies

Skip the effort of a full pie and make these mini pies the size of cookies. You can easily swap the apple butter for any flavor jam you desire to customize the cookies for any occasion. Prep: 20 mins Bake: 12 mins Total: 32 mins Servings: 24 Ingredients 1 14.1 ounce package rolled refrigerated unbaked […]
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The Scoop

4 reasons not to retire When asked, older adults said they: 1) Find fulfillment in an organization’s work. 2) Want to improve their retirement finances. 3) Enjoy supporting worthy causes. 4) Stay engaged and mentally sharp. Tradition vs reality Age 65 has generally been considered the age for full retirement. When the Canada Pension Plan […]
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The Scoop

We’re here to help: • 3/4 of Canadians informally volunteer • 3.4 billion hours are given annually • 12 per cent of volunteers account for 78 per cent of the tracked hours • 25 per cent of volunteers give up to 132 hours each annually. What makes for a great volunteer? Unsure about what you […]
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Rugelach

These light and flaky pastries, popular among American and European Jews, are adapted from a recipe by Dorie Greenspan, the prolific cookbook author and winner of four James Beard Awards. The crescent shape and layers of filling might look complicated, but the dough is quite simple to put together (hello, food processor!) and easy to […]