It could happen at any time of year for Moose. A cough with a particular sound is the signal. To the unfamiliar ear, it’s a slight bark that would mean nothing… unless it’s my hubby. Within a couple of days, his chest hurts, and he has a low-grade fever that spikes now and again. Moose (his pseudonym) wraps his arms securely around his sides to survive a deep, painful cough that could bring tears to his eyes. A visit to Hotel Dieu emergency department is imperative. Read More

Nearly everyone loves a good mystery — poring through evidence with the intensity of a newshound following a lead, lining up a list of potential culprits before another murder occurs, and sorting through quirky weapons. During Second World War air raid blackouts in England, inventor Anthony Pratt (1903-1994) and his wife, Elva, calmed fears by devising a game of murder and mystery. The mystery-solving fun that began in the 1940s continues today with the board game Clue. Read More