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Fathers’ Day, celebrated in many countries and diverse cultures around the world, evolved many years after Mothers’ Day to give our dads equal time and recognition.Fathers’ Day gifts can range from pr …

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June brings us the midpoint of the year, which always seems to arrive so quickly. This year, Father’s Day takes place on Sunday June 20th. This holiday gives us the opportunity to celebrate and honour …

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Take Your Opportunities for Pause this June"Slow down, you move too fast / You gotta make the morning last"-Simon & GarfunkelAs the days get hotter and longer and brighter, the weather beckons you …

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June 7, 2012Father’s Day is a day honoring fathers and celebrating paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries around the wo …

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June 2, 2011This year, a special toast goes out to my friend, Mike, who made a life-changing decision four years ago. Mike and his wife, Teresa, had already long given up on their dream of adopting a …

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May 25, 2011Contrary to popular belief, Father’s Day was not invented by gift-card companies or by the retail industry. It was started by Sonora Smart-Dodd as a tribute to her father, William Smart, w …

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June 1, 2008A couple of years ago, I was hiking up Grouse Mountain when I noticed rose petals on the path leading all the way up to the top of the mountain. I thought that it was rather odd. However, …

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Tailgating cooler and BBQ set Take your outdoor fun to the next level with this all-in …

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