We used to call them “lady doctors”; today defining a doctor by gender is reserved for an aging generation, if not forgotten altogether. Fast forward 50 years, and we might feel similarly about defining partnerships as “same-sex” or not. It’s a good discussion to revisit with the recent debates in America on gay and lesbian couples’ … [Read more...]
Pack your bags — the cultural currency of sleepovers
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Your child’s six years old and all they want to do is get away. “Can I have a sleepover?” is the weekly weekend mantra for many kids as they hit six, seven, eight years of age. Why is the sleepover such a cultural commodity? Well, a slumber party in a healthy and safe environment can be seen as a right of passage, or a dawn of a new … [Read more...]
With work done, it’s time to play on the Nordic trails
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Anticipating a successful season on the trails, there’s been a lot of work done in the sphere of Nordic skiing at Sun Peaks from inside to outside, clinics to competitions. The Nordic Centre is in place at the west end of P5, and its finishing touches are just being made. The building will house a boot change area, a waxing bench, rental and … [Read more...]
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