Words matter
Cindy Kelly likes to be approached with a “Hi, how are you?” or a “May I help you today?” Call her “dearie” and you‘ll make her cringe. Photo: Réjean Brandt When entering a store or a coffee shop, Cindy Kelly…
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A curated collection of articles from Sage, our quarterly magazine. Discover thoughtful reporting, expert insights and stories on healthy aging, retirement security and the issues that matter across generations.
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Dogs who double as heroes Jennifer Campbell
B.C. Guide Dogs is one of the longest-running programs in the country. It has an in-house breeding program of golden retrievers and trains the dogs who board with volunteers throughout the process. Photo: Adrian Lam Renate Sutherland cries every…
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It’s adaptation season again Peter Simpson
Climate change threatens aspects of Prairie life, but the people have a long history of urgent innovation. Many things grow quickly and richly on the Canadian Prairies, but an acceptance of climate change has not been among them. “The…
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Looking for love Patrick Langston
Dating again can be daunting. Sage sheds some light on the scene now, and gives some practical advice. Have the urge to date again after being out of circulation for ages? Good for you. You deserve the fun and the…
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Long-term care standards a start Amy Baldry
Our advocacy work called for standards and many of our members joined in that call, but there’s still work to be done. Photo: Cpl. Genevieve Beaulieu In response to the devastating conditions and outcomes in long-term care facilities during…
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Age of retirement issues in Quebec
A primer on the recent reforms battle over the Quebec Pension Plan’s age of retirement. In France, tensions escalated this winter and spring as the Macron government announced plans to increase the age of retirement from 62 to 64….
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Dedicated to serving the public Charles Enman
Brian Strongman has always volunteered — from being a Cub Scout leader to serving on the board of Federal Retirees. Photo: Dave Chan As he nears his 80th birthday in November 2023, Brian Strongman, a former RCMP inspector and…
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Our collective COVID cautiousness Holly Lake
Three years into the pandemic, COVID has changed the way we live our lives and many of us are now more focused on our mental health. Photo: Vanica Louis For Simon Sherry, pandemic life has resembled an Edward Hopper…
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The RCMP: A storied history Charles Enman
The RCMP is celebrating a historic milestone in 2023 — 150 years. This year, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police — more commonly referred to as the RCMP, or “the Mounties” — is celebrating its 150th birthday. That’s a big…
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The call of the birds Richard Bird
Spring is the time migrant birds return to Canada, which they use as a breeding ground, free of southern predators. If you’re reading this over a springtime morning coffee, there are many other Canadians already outside looking for, and…
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Still volunteering at age 100
Federal Retirees would like to recognize long-time member and volunteer Nelson Whatmore, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Federal Retirees member Nelson Whatmore celebrated his 100th birthday on Nov. 20, 2022, and he’s still a volunteer for the National…
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Sky-high problems
The provinces of Quebec and Ontario are dealing with climate change issues, especially in their biggest cities. A suite atop the tallest building can distance you from the noise and traffic below, but even the highest penthouse can’t escape…
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