Category Archives: Family Life

Applying For Canada Pension Plan

Posted on Saturday, November by

Here in Canada, when a person turns 60, they have the option of applying for the Canada Pension Plan (also known as CPP) if they contributed to it in the past and are no longer working. A new provision allows … Continue reading →

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Remembering Mother on Her Birthday

Posted on Saturday, October by

In a few days, my mother will be 84 years old. When she turned 80, we had a big birthday party for her. My siblings and I rented a hall and a number of people dropped in for an informal … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving In Ontario Canada

Posted on Tuesday, October by

This past long weekend was Thanksgiving in Canada. Most stores and businesses were closed Monday as we Canadians enjoyed a warm and colourful weekend. Some of our family live four hours north of Toronto, in a place called North Bay. … Continue reading →

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Day Camps

Posted on Tuesday, July by

Many parents have to work during the summer and wonder what to do with their children while they’re away. School is out for the summer, so that’s not an option – although high school students can attend summer school. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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Using Your Credit Card

Posted on Thursday, April by

While I’m on the subject of credit, be careful when giving out your credit card number. My son-in-law was on the phone about a free trip he had supposedly won. He gave them his charge card number for what he … Continue reading →

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