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BY: MARK KONING There is a saying, ‘no two brain injuries are alike.’ This is true, every acquired brain injury is indeed different. But these horrid ABIs share some commonalities, and one in particular is fatigue. Similar to brain […]

BIST members had the opportunity to learn about Team Theraputix’s ODSP Program – which allows people on fixed incomes to receive physiotherapy for just $50 a month – at a Community Meeting last fall. At our meeting, many of […]

BY: MERI PERRA If you’re of a certain age and lived in Canada, you likely remember this classic Heritage Minute featuring neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield. Taliesin McEnaney remembers the commercial well. A theatre professional with over 16 years acting, writing, producing […]

BY: CHEF JANET CRAIG For you Lemon Lovers out there, this is an old cottage recipe I keep on a stained recipe card, its origins long forgotten. The recipe says it serves six, but everyone loves it so much, […]

BY: SHELLEY TAYLOR Seven years ago, Shelley’s family survived what should have been a fatal carbon monoxide leak in their house. She writes how her faith has helped her family survive and thrive in the seven years since In the […]

BIST has a PodCast! Meet Sean Pickard, host, who introduces the idea of Self Made – and briefs you on on upcoming programs. Stay tuned for MUCH MORE! Filed under: Self Made Podcast, Uncategorized Tagged: Self Made

BY: ALYSON ROGERS Nine years ago, I walked into an emergency room with very obvious signs of a concussion. Despite glaring symptoms, no one would even utter the word ‘concussion’. Doctors told me I had whiplash, which didn’t even come […]

BY: MARK KONING As I lie in my bed I breathe in and out while staring at the ceiling. I can feel all of the bones in my body as I stretch myself awake. I rub the sleep from […]

BY: CHEF JANET CRAIG Blow your mind by taking the ordinary and creating something unique with this delicious pork tenderloin salad – I always make the full amount because people go through the entire pork! The meat freezes well and […]