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Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine | Approved for Children by Health Canada

  The vaccine is approved for people who are 5 years of age and older. Its safety and effectiveness in people younger than 5 years of age have not yet been established. Effectiveness Clinical trials showed that beginning 1 week after the second dose, the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty®COVID vaccine was about: 95% effective in protecting trial…

The Tayo Elnathan Show | Self Awareness

  Tayo Elnathan discusses self awareness with trusted friend Kemi Aina in this episode of the Tayo Elnathan show. What is self awareness? Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. Self awareness is knowing who you are so you can be at peace with yourself. The science and…

Staying Safe This Winter | Tayo Elnathan

    The winter weather is upon us again—it is that time of the year. The leaves are on the ground, and we have all experienced the first snow/blizzard. First of all, there is a lot to be thankful for. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and more. Now, we look forward to Christmas, and…

Recipes   | Lorrie Morales

  Recently, my sister texted me wanting to know who had mom’s cinnamon bun recipe. An acquaintance told me she loved her Bubba’s Borscht soup recipe and a friend gave me a jar of homemade grape jam that her husband prepared from grapes he had grown. There are cut from old magazines, written on 2…

Remembering the Fallen | Lorrie Morales

    When I was teaching Middle School years ago, I was always astonished at the solemness and quiet reflection of students as they sat in their seats during our assembly for Remembrance Day. These normally robust, energetic and distracted teenagers were able to sit silently, watching and reflecting as images of Peace Keepers, World…

Books | An Article by Lorrie Morales

  The other day a friend dropped off a book for me to read and then informed me that it was also made into a movie. I know that I often am disappointed when I watch the show after I have envisioned other characters in my mind while I am enchanted by the pages I…

Laughter for the Winter Blues | Lorrie Morales

  One of my favorite cartoons is Maxine – an older, crusty woman with a sarcastic sense of humour. One of her recent ones encapsulates this. She makes me smile. In these days of change, never ending negative news and projections of sadness and despair in terms of economy, lives, jobs, emotions, social gatherings…

15 mins with Financial Consultant Kirsha Campbell

  Kirsha Campbell is the CEO of www.thecashlab.ca She helps CEOs move from profit to cashflow with financial systems. Kirsha integrates all the moving parts of your business to set up the right foundation to be recession proof, operate with reduced risks, increase cash flow, set up effective systems, and procedures. Kirsha helps business owners…

Health | A New Post by Lorrie Morales

  Did you know that the government of Canada has selected days, weeks and months that feature health awareness? As an organization, you are also able to submit a health promotional event to Health Canada; however not all events are recognized. Last month’s Awareness campaigns included Arthritis, Craniofacial, and Prostate Cancer to mention a few…

Get Vaccinated | Alberta.ca

  Evidence is clear: Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. It is much safer to get vaccinated than it is to get infected. Vaccines make our immune systems stronger by building antibodies to help prevent and fight off disease. Because COVID-19 is a new virus, no…