[Toronto, ON – May 15, 2025] – Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) welcomes the Government of Ontario’s continued investment in community-based child and youth mental health services in the 2025 provincial budget. We are encouraged to see a 4% base funding increase for the sector—a clear signal that the province recognizes the critical need to…
Sometimes life gets me down. So what am I going to do about it? I’ve been way too sick to blog lately or post here. I mostly lay in bed and cough. It’s a party! But I did get some book writing in. One more chapter, and I’ll be ready to post it on Kindle…
A solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. This happens when the moon lines up with the sun and blocks its light. Only some areas in the United States will be in the path of totality (100% total eclipse). This path will reach the USA starting in Texas and following through to Maine. Check…
Ever thought about how a plastic ball, a paddle, and a small court could give you more than just the thrill of victory? Welcome to the world of pickleball. Imagine tennis, badminton, and table tennis had an adventurous baby – that’s the health benefits of playing pickleball. It’s like swinging your way into better shape…
Tattoos are more popular than ever nowadays, especially among teens and young adults. According to a Harris poll, approximately 50% of people between 18 and 40 years of age, and 36% of people between 36 and 50 have one or more tattoos. The Harris poll also reported that 23% of people with a tattoo regret…
This mushroom green bean pasta for one is such an easy one pot meal that’s ready in about 20 minutes. It’s got a light, creamy sauce with tender mushrooms and green beans. Serve with sausage or edamame. [This mushroom green bean pasta recipe was originally posted in December 2018. It has been updated with an…
In my last post, I wrote about waiting for a decision from a memoir incubator program to which I had applied and how badly I wanted an acceptance. I have since received the fateful email, and I was rejected. I read the email both on my phone and later on my computer, as if the…
After her mum passed away in 2022, Tania’s faith in health services was shaken and she was left struggling with her own mental health. A chance decision to drop in to the Wellbeing Café run by Bristol Wellbeing College pointed her in a new trajectory – and now she uses her lived experience to inform…
The Golden State hosts a 2025 Olympia qualifier. Last updated on July 17th, 2025 The 2025 Los Angeles Pro Championships are set for Saturday, July 19, in Anaheim, CA. This IFBB Professional League Bikini division event will serve as a qualifier for the 2025 Bikini Olympia, one of 11 world championships held at the Olympia Weekend…
You guys are always asking for quick & easy ways to use our spice blends, so we’re kicking off a new series where we’ll feature one blend each week & will give you 9 ideas on what to do with each one. First up, COFFEE BBQ blend! What Can I Cook with COFFEE BBQ Blend?…