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Received today — 1 May 2026 National Post Canada

Real Canadians: New Brunswick trailblazer creates a public nature preserve

1 May 2026 at 20:05
Robin Hanson has long been dedicated to protecting nature and helping others experience the outdoors. After years of building trails, he established a 162-hectare nature preserve on his family’s land near French Lake, N.B., in September 2025. Read More

Self Care: A carefully planned wine and cheese party is a great way to make memories with friends

1 May 2026 at 19:59
There are few things more universally beloved than wine and cheese. Lay them out on your table with good company and you have the makings of a memorable evening. But for many hosts, the planning can feel overwhelming. How much cheese is enough? Which wines should you serve? Can you add ice to white wine? (Please don’t.) Here’s how to pull off a simple soirée with confidence. Read More
Received — 28 April 2026 National Post Canada
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  • Self Care: Casual friendships may help cure loneliness among older adults Lindsey Ward
    I’ve been going to the same strength class at The Academy in Calgary for over eight years. You’d think by now I’d know what time it starts. But if I roll in late, I know Darci will have laid out the weights for us latecomers. She also reminds the instructors when they’ve lost count, which is important because nobody wants to do any more pushups than they have to. Another regular is Debbie, whose snarky comments make us laugh and forget the hard work we’re working. And our instructor Dianne, a ne
     

Self Care: Casual friendships may help cure loneliness among older adults

28 April 2026 at 18:49
I’ve been going to the same strength class at The Academy in Calgary for over eight years. You’d think by now I’d know what time it starts. But if I roll in late, I know Darci will have laid out the weights for us latecomers. She also reminds the instructors when they’ve lost count, which is important because nobody wants to do any more pushups than they have to. Another regular is Debbie, whose snarky comments make us laugh and forget the hard work we’re working. And our instructor Dianne, a newcomer of less than two years, inspires us with her dedication to fitness since retiring. Read More

Fueling Longevity: What’s so great about the cabbage trend, anyway?

28 April 2026 at 17:45
Cabbage has risen to become the trendy vegetable appearing in restaurant dishes, recipes, and weeknight dinners alike. Nutrient-dense, budget-friendly and versatile, cabbage deserves the spotlight. Read More
Received — 22 April 2026 National Post Canada

Author whose books inspired Heated Rivalry to receive award

22 April 2026 at 15:49
Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series has clearly lived up to its name — so much that the Nova Scotia author’s latest accolade seems to have been inspired by the famous hockey romance TV series. Read More
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