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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

  Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground cloves - 1/4 tsp salt - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tbsp water - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined. 4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat. 6. Bake: Place the...
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Ottawa's Dental Care Plan Update

Health Minister Mark Holland recently announced a significant change to the national dental are plan, aimed at winning over dentists who have been hesitant to participate. Here are the key details:

  1. No Mandatory Sign-Up: Dentists and other oral health providers no longer need to officially sign up with the government to provide care to patients covered under the national dental care plan. This move is expected to ease the process for dentists and encourage their participation.

  2. Case-by-Case Basis: As of now, oral health-care providers can treat patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan on a case-by-case basis without committing fully to the program. This flexibility allows dentists to “dip a toe” into the program before making a full commitment.

  3. Expanded Eligibility: The government has already processed nearly 250,000 dental claims for seniors enrolled in the program since its launch in May. Additionally, eligibility has been expanded, with applications received from approximately 10,000 people with disabilities and 25,000 children.

By implementing these changes, Ottawa hopes to foster greater collaboration with dentists and improve access to dental care for uninsured low- and middle-income Canadians. The new approach aims to strike a balance between meeting patients’ needs and addressing dentists’ concerns.

Remember, this information was first reported by The Canadian Press on July 8, 2024. 

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