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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is healthy, hearty and delicious. Blanch the greens and cook the eggs in boiling water. Remove the greens and eggs but reserve...
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Gay Cook’s Greek Lamb Pilaff with Greek salad

4 – 5 servings This recipe came from an English friend who was shot down in Crete during the Second World War. There, he learnt to...

Pharmacy Awareness Week 2012: Your pharmacist – your partner in health

 The contributions of Canadian pharmacists are being recognized during Pharmacy Awareness Week, which runs March 5-10, 2012. This year’s theme is “Your pharmacist – your...

Pharmacy Awareness Week 2012: Your pharmacist

The contributions of Canadian pharmacists are being recognized during Pharmacy Awareness Week, which runs March 5-10, 2012. This...

Gay Cook’s creamy parsnip soup

Serves 4 – 5 Parsnips are at their peak with a nutty and subtle peppery taste and are especially sweet in the winter. This is...

AGH/FVM Foundation Board is looking for a new member

By Gerry Huddleston  The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join its Board to help lead the...

Gay Cook’s Chocolate Almond Cake with Ganache Glaze

8-inch (20 cm) cake 6 oz (150 g) semi-sweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, cubed 1/4 cup (50 mL) rum, brandy or...

Almonte family physicians relocating to 95 Spring Street

The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT), which includes 11 Almonte family physicians and seven interdisciplinary health professionals, is moving into a single clinic...

Volunteering at AGH/FVM is a rewarding experience

  If you are seeking a rewarding volunteer experience, consider the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor. “Volunteering at the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor...

Lover’s Lane Valentine pizzas

by Gay Cook Makes 3, 8-inch (20 cm) pizzas or 1, 12-inch pizza Valentines is a day to have fun together with just the two of you making...

Community feedback welcome on AGH strategic areas of focus

by Mary Wilson Trider Several weeks ago, I wrote about the Almonte General Hospital (AGH) Board’s strategic planning process and invited interested members of the...

Rickard’s Dark or Black Creek Porter Brewed Beer Beef Stew

 by Gay Cook Makes 5 – 6 servings The Guinness beef from Britain is renowned around the world so I set out to create a...

Dr. Heather Abramenko talks about eating disorders

 by Susan Hanna  An eating disorder is a serious medical condition that can lead to debilitating illness or death. Almonte family physician Dr. Heather Abramenko...

Gay Cook’s fennel and orange salad

Serves 5 - 6 Fennel is almost like celery but has concave stalks with feathery dill-like green tops with an anise taste. Fennel makes a...

AGH/FVM Foundation benefits from generosity of women donors

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