Eye on Safety By Sean Cooper         While the Canadian Mint rolls out the new polymer bills, Eye on Safety takes a look at the security features of the new money designed to foil counterfeiters.     Although the recent efforts of the Bank of Canada and the RCMP have served to severely limit the activities of counterfeiters, there was still more than $4,000,000 in phony bills passed and seized last year. Intending to cut this number even further,... (full article)

By Alberto De Feo     Many changes are occurring within the Lake Country local government organization and to the way the District does business. However, notwithstanding the difficult times we are going through, I actually have something positive to talk to you about, milestones achieved in moving towards our goal of creating a more liveable community with vibrant and environmentally friendly transportation networks.  A few projects that you’ve heard about in this b... (full article)

By Ron Cannan         Positive mental health is the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face.     Yet, differences in economic circumstances, education, living conditions and the physical environment can prevent a proportion of our population from achieving optimal mental health and well-being.     According to the Canadian Mental Hea... (full article)

Connections By Cynthia Boldt     Whoever you are, male or female, young or old, you know lilacs—they have inevitably cropped up somewhere in your life. But lilacs are different for everyone. To some of you, they are white or light mauve, or a dark purple. They are the lilacs of your childhood, they are the two-foot tall bit of hope you have just planted in your new yard, they are the lilacs you are allergic to or the scent that makes you gag, they are the lilacs in your ... (full article)

By Gordon Lahoda     It is a troubling thought that towards the end of your life, when you are most vulnerable and most in need, there will be no one there to help you carry on with your day to day needs, and perhaps facilitate some enjoyment in your twilight years.     The Lake Country Health Planning Society was started to address the concerns that face seniors in Lake Country.  The Society was started on March 11th 1980 when 8 concerned citizens got toge... (full article)