Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? In any journey, it’s easy to get hung up on the destination. “Are we there yet?!” our internal voice demands, wanting to know when the point of arrival has come. I’ve shifted my mindset around this concept in recent years, realizing that half the joy...
It’s hot
It's hot It’s hot. When it’s hot, we have to pace ourselves differently. We all know that. Similarly, if we’re shouldering heavier burdens in life because of our particular circumstances, that too requires adaptation. When I was a kid, I’d run about with high energy...
The simple beauty of a blue sky
The simple beauty of a blue sky I’m away from the office this week visiting family in Ontario. This has been a hard summer for many Canadians who are affected by wildfires. Ontario has been no exception. Instead of lovely blue skies, Toronto has been shrouded by a...
Breaking out of isolation
Breaking out of isolation Our community is expanding. The last six months of our popular Maintaining Health program have brought members of our community out in full strength. Thank you to our Quebec friend who included a day at Landing Strong as part of his vacation...
Conversations that matter
Conversations that matter We recently had a visit from Invictus Games athlete Darrell Ling. Darrell brought a yellow bench that he built out of completely recycled wood, which we are proud to have sitting by our front door. The Invictus Games introduced “The Yellow...
Shouldering things together
Shouldering things together Just because a problem has been around for a long time doesn’t mean it’s there to stay.There is something intimidating about an issue that we’ve been carrying for a long time. It can almost take on its own life. In my experience, the...
Preparing for the aftermath in Nova Scotia: how we can help
Preparing for the aftermath in Nova Scotia: how we can help In times like this, it’s easy to feel powerless, wishing that we could do more. We are incredibly grateful to our first responders who have been working tirelessly over the past week to contain wildfires...
A community that rocks!
A community that rocks! Each month, members of our community gather for a group program, designed to support ongoing health. This is an opportunity to check in on a regular basis with how we are doing, offer support when needed, and celebrate each other’s growth....
A good news story to brighten your day
A good news story to brighten your day Every year, MADD Canada recognizes police officers who are going above and beyond to keep our roads safe. This year marked the launch of MADD Canada’s Constable Heidi Stevenson’s Watch Award Ceremony, held at the RCMP...
Beautiful sunshine for beautiful people
Beautiful sunshine for beautiful people Today was a glorious day where we celebrated a deserving group of people, all of whom are receiving recognition for their contribution of service to community. Not everyone is up to attending a public event. That’s okay. Please...
