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Genealogy and Family History – What To Do First!
Knowing where to begin can be confusing and intimidating. By following a few key steps, you will begin your research in a beneficial way. Start with yourself, and work backwards. Record your own details first and then the details of your parents and siblings. Next, record the details of your grandparents and all their children. Continue […]
read moreApril is Parkinson Awareness Month
This April, we are heading into communities near you, to raise awareness and share information about living well with Parkinson’s disease. We invite people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, and health care professionals to join us in spreading the word. Download file.
read moreDARCE FARDY: Family discussion on going into care closing in
Six years ago I wrote My Story, a story about my life, to give the grandkids some idea of what it was like in my day. I read it again recently and aced it. I remembered everything. Dorothea and I have now volunteered for another project. Home-based older adults and their care team … with […]
read moreSlam the scam – Protect yourself against fraud
Know how to recognize a scam There are many fraud types, including new ones invented daily. Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting personal information such as a social insurance number, credit card number, […]
read moreOnline shopping tips to avoid scams
(NC) Online shopping is a favourite pastime for many — it’s easy, and done in the comfort of your own home, meaning you don’t need to battle traffic, crowds or line-ups to get your favourite items. But many deals you see online are too good to be true. These can range from cheap designer purses […]
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