HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Autumn is beautiful, and there are many shrubs and perennials which will continue to bloom until...

I have never sat on municipal council, nor have I ever been a politician of any stripe. But I have dealt with municipalities and...

Another NHL hockey season is approaching quickly, which means it is time for me to make some predictions regarding the Toronto Maple...

Lip-smacking good – crickets, earthworms, caterpillars, even some bees and wasps – yummy if you’re an insectivore that is! That’s what...

Aging is inevitable and unstoppable by any scientific means. Living life to the fullest is, of course, the best way to experience this...

Cearra Howey, Special to the Standard It was already almost 25 degrees when my dad and I awoke around 5 a.m. on a sunny and hot July 4th,...

In my last couple of columns, I’ve written about the state of different levels of government across Canada. But, following the now...

Travelling is, of course, a pastime many of us enjoy. One way to get the most out of your adventure is to plan many of the details well...

How does one find grace in the face of adversity? I feel it’s an ongoing learning process we can improve at, regardless of age! Perhaps,...

Movement for life by Lauren Walker, All Fit/All Ages Gym I hope your summer was enjoyable! For those of you getting back into the...

I started talking about the Monarch Butterfly in my last column and how it had recently been added to the list of endangered species by...

I love the jingle the Canadian National Exhibition uses and has for as many years as I can remember. It is, of course, a cover of ‘At the...

In the last few years, I have noticed a shift in the way people across Canada view and react to politicians and politics. There is more...

This week we’ll look at the factors which effect your core strength. Your mental, physical and emotional well-being also come in to play....

Long known to be in serious decline, the Monarch Butterfly has thrilled us through generations! Once we were aware they were in trouble,...

I have to admit, over the years, I’ve become a bit of an election junkie. I love to follow polls to see which leader or candidate is in...

Many people collect different and unique mementos, be it Royal Doulton figurines, car coins from Jell-O packages or stamps. The joy of...

I remember as a kid, watching Lost In Space, and seeing the robot zip all over the spaceship, bringing food, drinks and information to...

Before I begin this article, I wanted to clarify a comment in last month’s Story Behind the Person, which featured Dr. Steve Russell and...

Space exploration has certainly changed in the past 60 years. Those of you old enough will remember Alan Shepard rocketing 190 km into...