A ‘Cold’ is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Sneezing, coughing or hand to hand contact can easily transmit cold virus droplets from an infected person's mouth or nose. As well, cold viruses can live for several hours on hard surfaces, thus you can even get infected by picking up an object, turning a door handle, or answering a phone recently touched by a person with a cold.
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THE COMMON COLD
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The Big Ginch Drive
Hey YOU! Do you think clean undies are important? We do TOO!
Working together with Juli Wenger we are collecting new men’s and women’s underwear in all sizes for YESS. We will also be collecting socks, gloves, toques and sweaters too!
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Does the bank have your back?
If your mortgage is coming up for renewal, you’re probably keeping a close eye on rates. But it can be a little bewildering to see the banks offering a bunch of different rates.
So what can you do to get the best rate? To start, know that the bank does not have your best interest. Then, reach out to a mortgage broker for help.
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What’s in a Name—Kids Kottage
What’s in a name – cottage – cozy, safe, warming – and that’s what Kids Kottage is all about. Kids Kottage is a charitable organization supporting families in times of crisis. Started in 1995 this crisis nursery has welcomed children up to ages 10 when the parents are in crisis and have nowhere else to turn. Kids Kottage’s mission is to assist in the prevention of child abuse through many support mechanisms. The families are offered up to 72hrs of respite where the children can stay at the nursery. The children are cared for by experts ensuring their safety, support,…
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Cozy Up With Café’s - Stefan in The City
SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO WARM UP THIS FALL 1. Little Brick, 10004 90 ST NW The name of this amazing little Edmonton gem says it all — this great café in the Riverdale neighborhood has an array of tasty treats, delicious beverages — but this is one of our fav places to lunch. 2. Credo (Enbridge Center),10162 - 100A Street This newly opened location of the growing success of Credo Coffee is such an amazing addition to Enbridge Center. Walking distance from almost any place in downtown its already keeping those busy business people buzzing. The exposed beams and bright lighting has…
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Ideas (& reasons) for a good walk in Edmonton
Go for a walk - that’s what Walkable Edmonton is all about. The online hub connects you to core living essentials to help you use your own locomotion to move between places - running errands, going out for dinner or getting to work. It’s about creating an adventure in your very own city. Author and journalist, Hal Borland sums it up well, saying “all walking is discovery. On foot we take the time to see things whole.” There are many good walking reasons: 1. 3 x more friends Residents along a street with 2000 vehicles on it per day have three times more friends…
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Fall in Love with YEG
As the seasons change and the colours of fall start to appear, it is time to rediscover Edmonton and all it has to offer during the autumn. There are so many events to enjoy before the snow starts to drift from the skies. Here are some of our favourites: The Edmonton Corn Maze — this year the maze design is in celebration of our Edmonton Oilers. Head out to 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove until October 22 to enjoy this yearly tradition. Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farms — this fun family event runs on weekends from September 29 to October…
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