Raymond’s Barrels
After 30 years of marriage, Laura, his wife and soulmate, lost her fight with cancer. They’d known it wasn’t a winnable fight, but as a team, they’d laughed and cried…
Your Canadian Senior Moment: January 3–11
Happy Saturday! The holidays are winding down, but the fraudsters (and the travel agents) are just revving up. This week, we are looking at the terrifying rise of “AI” voice…
This Day in Canadian History: January 2 – The Day Canada Finally Made Its Own Change
The Story: January 2, 1908 For the first 40 years of our nation’s life, Canada was a country without a coin factory. It seems strange to think about now, but…
Luck, Levees, and Freezing Water: How Canadians Welcome the Year
The confetti has been swept up. The noise of the party is gone. Now, we face the quiet of January 1st. But in Canada, the first day of the year…
Sandwich Loaves and Punch Bowls: The Great Canadian House Party
The Party Night Long before we worried about “curated playlists” or catered appetizers, the best New Year’s Eve parties happened right in the living room. The furniture was pushed against…
Mr. New Year’s Eve: When the Party Didn’t Start Until the Music Played
The Soundtrack of Memory For a certain generation of Canadians, New Year’s Eve didn’t sound like rock and roll or screaming crowds in Times Square. It sounded like “The Sweetest…
Food & Memory Connection – Part 8
Eating Well on a Fixed Income Hi there! Welcome back to our Monday series, The Food & Memory Connection. Last week, we explored the complicated grief that shows up around…
The Secret Under the Guest Bed
When my twin brother and I were about seven or eight, there was an outbreak of measles at our school. Measles is caused by a virus that spreads rapidly. In…
Your Canadian Senior Moment Weekend Roundup: Dec 27 – Jan 4
From the Desk of Bill & Marilyn Gould Welcome to the last weekend of 2025! We hope you survived the turkey dinners and the wrapping paper avalanches. This is a…
When Boxing Day Meant Something Different
Hi there. Welcome to Canadian Senior Moment. It’s December 26th—Boxing Day. And if you’re reading this instead of fighting crowds at the mall, good for you. Today, Boxing Day means…
Forgotten Dollars Part 13
Final Reminders to Protect Your Money Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! This is the final instalment of our series on overlooked benefits. We’ve covered everything from…
Christmas Morning Through the Years
Hi there, and Merry Christmas from Canadian Senior Moment. Christmas morning. Even saying those words brings it all back—the early wake-up, the excitement, the family gathered together, the chaos and…
The Night Before Christmas: How We Celebrated Then and Now
Hi there. Welcome to Canadian Senior Moment. Christmas Eve. Even now, decades into adulthood, those two words carry a special kind of magic—the anticipation, the rituals, that feeling that something…
The Calm Before Christmas
Hi there. Welcome to Canadian Senior Moment. It’s December 23rd. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. The day after that, Christmas. The countdown is nearly over. If you’re feeling a bit frantic…
Food & Memory Connection – Part 7
The Grief Plate Hi there! Welcome back to our Monday series, The Food & Memory Connection. Last week, we explored why food sometimes stops tasting right. Today, we’re addressing something…
Growing Up in the Great Depression
A few years ago, I had the privilege of hearing this story from a close friend who was nearing the end of her life. When I was a child in…
Your Canadian Senior Moment Weekend Roundup for December 20-28, 2025
Good morning and happy holidays! As we head into the heart of the holiday season, this week brings both joyful celebrations and important reminders about staying safe and informed. Your…
Forgotten Dollars Part 12
Provincial Programs and Other Savings Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! This is the next installment of our new series on overlooked benefits. We’ve covered federal programs…
Winter Wellness Series Part 3
Immune Health During Cold & Flu Season Hi there! Welcome back to Canadian Senior Moment. This week we’ve explored beating SAD and staying active indoors. Today, we’re wrapping up with…
Winter Wellness Series Part 2
Staying Active Indoors (Exercises, Activities) Hi there! Welcome back to Canadian Senior Moment. Yesterday we talked about beating Seasonal Affective Disorder. Today, we’re addressing another winter challenge: staying physically active…