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Here is what I’ve been up to – Bob Steele

Many knew Bob as the host of the afternoon radio show ‘Afternoon Drive’. What many may not know is that he had a long career as a touring musician/composer before joining the CBC in 1987. He played in several groups and toured throughout Ontario and Mid-West USA. After retiring from the CBC there was another […]

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Here is what I’ve been up to! Dan Kennedy

Hello fellow retirees, I hope everyone is well.  I feel like my days spent tech-in for Radio Noon when it was a farm show with Barbara Peacock and Herb Colling prepared me well for being in a pandemic. All those ag stories about composting, hydroponics, crop rotation and greenhouse crops had influenced me.  Since my […]

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1 in 3 Canadians are targets of financial fraud during the pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, fraudsters are taking advantage of people by preying on fears and using misinformation. In fact, one in three Canadians indicated they have been targeted by attempts to obtain their financial information through phishing or hacking, according to data from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. Some common scams can include […]

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There was no time signal that day by R.J. Noel McKinstry

In the members-only section – under News – you can find this story by Mr. McKinstry. There was no time signal that day

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Dialogue pilot to end

The pilot project that allowed CBC retirees and employees on-line access to a virtual health network is coming to an end. Dialogue was introduced on a trial basis last April and provided access to services such as the filling and renewal of prescriptions, request blood work or a referral to a specialist, consultation for minor conditions (allergies, […]

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