Bringing you the issues since 1986 BY IRWIN BLOCK As surely as lilacs bloom in spring, gas prices in Montreal soared above $1.33 a litre in May, and for economist Jeff Rubin, that may not be all bad. There is little we can do about the growing demand for petroleum, especially in the new consumer economies […]
BY IRWIN BLOCK One “feature” of growing older is acquiring liver spots and various other blemishes on the skin. To find out whether they pose a risk, I recently asked a dermatologist to have a look at my arms, face and back. It turned out that half a dozen of […]
BY BARBARA MOSER & IRWIN BLOCK Neil McKenty began a relationship with The Senior Times in May 1998. He developed an avid following because of his integrity, his meticulous research and his strong and grounded opinions. Neil was a master of argument and always gave us the big picture. He […]
BY IRWIN BLOCK There are many inspiring moments in this gripping personal story of how one of Canada’s toughest, most courageous and successful journalists fell into the dark hole of workplace depression. Told with honesty when it comes to revealing her weaknesses and many character strengths, we are reminded how […]
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