The Internet can be a senior citizen's best friend. It helps you to keep in touch with faraway friends and family members, offers convenient ways to carry out chores and provides countless opportunities for connecting with others through social media, on dating sites and e-mail. However, it can also make you vulnerable to scams and cybercrime. The following three tips will help you stay safe online:

Beware of strangers and offers

One of the most common forms of cybercrime...

A four-strain influenza vaccine is being introduced this season as part of Canada's public health immunization programs to help prevent B-strain mismatch and reduce the impact of influenza in the population. According to a recent Canadian survey, it could have a positive effect on vaccination rates.

Between 2001 and 2013, there has been a mismatch between the B strain in the vaccine and the circulating B strain more than 50 per cent of the time. This mismatch is what led to the development...

Creating a festive feel is integral to merry celebrations, and today's hostess doesn't skip a beat. Cindy Jardim, Style and Trends Director at Lowe's Canada shares two holiday trend directions.

“Holiday décor is a reflection of the home owner's taste and style,” says Jardim. “This season we're going to see a lot of red but it's going to be presented in two distinctly different ways. One look is more classic with gold accents, while the other is more rustic, incorporating elements...

A Touch of Zen (1971), King Hu ★★★★★

Instantly recognized the scene they showed in Mark Cousins' documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey, which I watched more than a year ago - dvd chapter titled A Touch of Zen, when the commander in chief firsts sees / runs into the Abbot the 3 monks.

Closely Watched Trains (1966), Jiri Menzel ★★★★★

Bare bones Criterion Collection dvd from the library - feature, chapters, trailer. You don't need anything more. Luckily,...

Thanks sky dog. I actually live in Hinsdale. I suspected Washington park would have a similar vibe.