Arthur C. Green

In Newfoundland not Disneyland, Tibb’s eve which was also known as Tipsy Eve is the official start of the Christmas holiday season. Yes, the day before the day before Christmas. If that makes sense. The expression dates back to the 1600s and is the only holiday of its kind and …

Disclaimer: The following is an opinion piece that does not reflect the opinions and values of this publication, its affiliates or its sponsors/advertisers.    With more than 394,000 pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arriving in the province, Alberta began taking vaccine bookings for five to 11-year-olds yesterday. The …

It’s Bonfire Night, also known in the UK as Guy Fawkes Night (or Guy Fawkes Day), which ignites every November 5 to mark the failed 17th-century attempt to blow up Parliament and assassinate King James I. During the era, Roman Catholicism had been the dominant form of Western Christianity in …

On September 30, I encourage you to wear an orange shirt to honour and remember the experiences and loss of the thousands of children who were stolen from their families and placed in Indian Residential Schools. Today marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, I believe it’s …

Backpacks are handy for carrying books and as children head back to school next month you’re going to want to make the best choice to protect your child. Because if they’re not used right, they can strain muscles and even cause back pain. Backpack safety is important for everyone. It’s …

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year. According to Alberta Health Services (AHS), “You may have SAD if you felt depressed during the last two winters but felt much better in spring and summer. Some people may have SAD …

There are mental health benefits from spending time outdoors. Have you ever noticed the sense of calm you feel after spending time in nature? Growing up in Whitbourne Newfoundland I wore the bottoms out of my rubber boots from walking in the woods tailing rabbit slips. I spent countless hours …

Does back pain or back tension have you tied up in knots? Mine certainly does from my “Journalism Life” until I was able to regain control of my body with regular exercise and these simple tips. Back strain happens when you overstretch, or pull, a muscle in your back. You …

The residents which I have met so far in the Lakeland Region are exceptionally diverse. I am fascinated with meeting new people and have become an observer of people over the course of my career. First of all, everyone has a story and during my travels, throughout Canada, I have …

Municipal governments exist to serve the people and be transparent. Public officials with integrity are ever mindful of the fact that the money they have to spend on their communities comes directly from their residents through tax dollars. I’ve only been working in the Lakeland for a short time and …