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Never Too Late

Terry Fox Foundation Continues the Fight Against Cancer

September 5, 2011 To Give Back
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The iconic image of Terry Fox running along long and lonely roads during the 143 days of his Marathon of Hope does not convey the full picture of that historic effort. If the photographer were to widen his lens, there would appear the tens, hundreds, even thousands of Canadians lining those very roads cheering Terry [...]

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Edna Levitt: Personal Trainer to the 50+

August 8, 2011 To Be Fit
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By Denise Lodge It is possible to begin new opportunities, have new dreams, and do anything at any age. Edna Levitt is an example of someone who sees aging not as a time of endings and limitations, but as a time of increasing possibilities. At 50, she first began exercising, after her son joined a [...]

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Group Working on a Comprehensive History of Canadian Town

July 1, 2011 To Start Something
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A group has worked for 8 years to publish the comprehensive history of their local town in Ontario. Amid the mounds of research they find surprising facts about their ancestors.

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50-year-old Vows to Make the Most Out of His 1200 Months

June 3, 2011 To Work
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A successful but bored realtor decides to pursue everything that intrigues him including psychology, martial arts, movies and magic. Gerry’s curiosity leads to several new exciting careers.

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The Recession Awakens an Artistic Entrepreneur

June 3, 2011 To Work
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After losing her dream job due to the recession, Christine struggles to find a new job in her 50s. She discovers her artistic abilities and becomes a multi-talented entrepreneur.

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The Never Ending Adventure

June 3, 2011 To Work
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After to moving to Canada, Peter finds himself back in the boating industry in a variety of different jobs. He also falls in love twice, discovers cross-country skiing, biathlons and continues to row and teach metaphysics.

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Inspired: A Second Chance to Dance

June 3, 2011 To Work
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Kat Cooper always loved dancing but it took a backseat to her teaching job and family commitments. When she found herself out of work in her 50s she saw a way to turn her first love into a career and became a Zumba Instructor.

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I Think You’re Looking For Me

June 3, 2011 To Work
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When Cathryn finds the perfect job there are a few problems. It’s in a different country, where she has no friends and the cost of living is high. Still she chooses the prospect of adventure over the safety of her previous job.

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Artistic creativity a life long passion for Elly Kent

May 30, 2011 To Work
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Story and photos by Geoff Dale WOODSTOCK, ON – Entering Eleanor Kent’s meticulously decorated apartment one instantaneously gets the pervasive sense of artistic creativity permeating the whole space. Bristling with wildly imaginative personal expressions from a lifetime love affair with art, her living quarters resemble more of a comfortable gallery. Carefully selected artifacts showcasing her [...]

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It’s Never Too Late to Travel the World

May 11, 2011 To Start Something
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Rick & Irene Butler are living their dream retirement as they spend much of their time travelling. They write and photograph their travels for magazines and have published their own book detailing their 1 year trip around the world.

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