You probably don’t let unopened mail pile up on your kitchen counter for years. Or keep every receipt you’ve ever touched “just in case.” But many of us do exactly that—digitally. If you’ve used the internet for a while (20 years? 25?), you likely have old online accounts, email subscriptions and profiles that you only vaguely recall signing up for. Not to mention all the web sites we visit – today, three weeks ago, six months ago. Technologists call it  “digital dust.”  It is the invisible...

The first age is our childhood, the second is adulthood – career, family, one or both. And the third? Well, retirement is increasingly seen as a fresh start, not an endpoint. And along with travel, pickleball, even some part-time work, a growing number of people are making learning a part of this next chapter. Whether it’s expanding digital skills, exploring art history, understanding climate science, or joining a regular discussion group, lifelong learning is recognized now as an important...

Imagine a neighbourhood where everyone knows your name, meals are enjoyed together a few times a week, and you live in your own home. That’s cohousing in a nutshell — a modern housing model that appeals to all ages. But it can be particularly attractive for those aged 60 or older looking for something between total independence and a traditional retirement residence. BC, as it happens, is home to nearly half of Canada’s 20+ completed or developing cohousing projects. 1 Community is the focus...