Source: Barbara Koltuska-Haskin Proper nutrition is essential for our body, brain, and well-being. The healthier our body, the better our brain will function. Apricots are a rare fruit that has nutritional and medicinal properties. They are a rich source of nutrients and biologically active compounds. Nutritional Properties of Apricots Apricots are rich in dietary fiber, … Read more
Let’s face it, we can’t all be gourmet chefs. Luckily, you don’t have to be Gordon Ramsay to turn dishes from ‘okay’ to ‘delectable’ in a few easy steps, thanks to one of our favorite pantry staples, Thai Hom Mali Rice. Since rice is essentially the most iconic pantry staple when it comes to the … Read more
Somba K’e park in Yellowknife was filled with booths showcasing cultures from across the world on Sunday. It was part of the Sǫǫ̀mba K’è Multicultural Festival, where hundreds gathered to learn, eat, dance and sing. Among the booth hosts included the Philippine Cultural Association of Yellowknife, an organization that has been in the city since … Read more
There’s nothing better than warming up with a hearty bowl of lentil soup, but lentils are so much more than a singular dish. In fact, lentils are common across cultures and cuisines, thanks to their nutrients and plant-based origin. India, for example, favors the food; the country consumes over half of the world’s lenses, according … Read more
Mick Jagger pays tribute to Charlie Watts at Rolling Stones show The band has persevered through many trials and tribulations throughout the years, with drugs and fallouts threatening to destroy the band many times. But like any good performers the show must go on, like a “relentless juggernaut,” according to Richards. With the tragic passing … Read more
A flight of more than two dozen local breweries will be slinging brews at the inaugural Langford Beer Festival this year. The festival is the Victoria Beer Society’s first such event on the West Shore, with an expected 2,500 attendees, five food vendors and two live bands at Starlight Stadium. The event runs from 4 … Read more
A flight of more than two dozen local breweries will be slinging brews at the inaugural Langford Beer Festival this year. The festival is the Victoria Beer Society’s first such event on the West Shore, with an expected 2,500 attendees, five food vendors and two live bands at Starlight Stadium. The event runs from 4 … Read more
1st time council candidate Photo: Contributed David Kyle Kelowna native Davis Kyle is the latest to throw his hat into the ring in the run up to the municipal election. Davis, 25, a civil servant with Public Service and Procurement Canada, announced Monday he will seek a seat on city council when voters go to … Read more
First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Illustration by Rachel Wada As a young child, when someone would ask me, “Where are you from?” I’d confidently answer: “Here!” After all, being born and raised in Victoria was all I’d ever known. But … Read more
A highly contagious and deadly virus that affects rabbits and hares has been detected in Ontario for the first time. Two cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus – 2 (RHDV-2) were reported earlier in June in southwestern Ontario’s Lambton County. Previously recorded in Alberta, BC and Quebec, rabbit hemorrhagic disease is not known to affect … Read more
