By Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University   As the weather warms, many Canadians are turning their attention to travel plans. Whether for spring break or planning summer holidays abroad, people are ready to be on the move after a long winter. However, temperatures are not the only thing […] The post Does Cancelling a Trip to the U.S. Really Send a Political Message? appeared first on Good Times ..read more

By Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Natalie V. Scime, University of Calgary et Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary   Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to half of all women during their lifetime, and one in eight will have surgery to treat it by the age of 85. Yet, despite how common POP […] The post Women Having Surgery to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse Don’t Always Need a Hysterectomy appeared first on Good Times ..read more

By Pascal Forget   Do you know what to do—and what not to do—to keep your banking info safe? According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, online scams cost Canadians $569 million in 2023. Thieves are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and, despite warnings to the public, the amount is growing year after year—as of October 31, 2024, […] The post Protect Your Money From Scammers appeared first on Good Times ..read more

From Linda Priestley, Editor-in-Chief   What does it mean to have lived many years? How do people see those with long lifespans? Given that ageism continues to plague us and can rear its head in public spaces—and sometimes in private ones, resulting in our viewing ourselves through an ageist lens—these questions matter. That’s why the […] The post Don’t Let Age Stop You appeared first on Good Times ..read more

A popular feature in Good Times magazine is the Poetry page, where we showcase works written and submitted by our readers. Renata Loewen “Spring” appeared in the March-April 2025 issue.   Spring Spring arrived anew Beaming with the sky’s brilliant blue. The sun’s warm rays Gently bring to life What before was winter-grey. Tender buds sprout […] The post Your Poem of the Month – March 2025 appeared first on Good Times ..read more

As soon as I saw Louise Penny on the latest cover of Good Times, I dived right in. I’ve read all of her books, and it’s impossible for me to pick a favourite. Her characters and writing are so charming and memorable. I grew up 100 kilometres from Knowlton, and reading about familiar areas makes […] The post Delightful Louise Penny appeared first on Good Times ..read more

I’d like to thank you for the November/December [2024] issue’s “Your Year-End Tax-Planning Guide.” It definitely helps to know what changes have been made to the tax act long before we file our taxes. I also want to tell you how much I enjoy your magazine. Angela Corsini, via email The post A Useful Guide appeared first on Good Times ..read more

Thank you for the article entitled “Tried-and-True Techniques for Managing Stress” in the November/December [2024] issue. I live with fibromyalgia and osteoporosis, and I was a bit lost as to how to cope with stress. When I experience pain and fatigue, I become overwhelmed. After reading this article, I began to read for stress relief. […] The post Thank you! appeared first on Good Times ..read more

By Isabelle Huot   Despite food inflation slowing down, food affordability remains a major concern for Canadians. According to Halifax’s University of Dalhousie, in spring 2024, more than one in five Canadians (23 per cent) reported their households as being very (8 per cent) or somewhat (15 per cent) likely to obtain food or meals […] The post 4 Ways to Eat Well for Less appeared first on Good Times ..read more

By Steve Vincent, Queensland University of Technology   When you think of John Lennon from The Beatles, you’re likely to picture him with his circular, wire-rimmed glasses. But at times, he wore contact lenses, or at least he tried to. They kept pinging out of his eyes. Why and what Lennon did to help his […] The post John Lennon Wore Contact Lenses That Kept on Pinging Out… Then He Smoked Pot and the Rest Is History appeared first on Good Times ..read more