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Fall will soon get more fun and spooky as Calgary’s tiny ghouls, zombies, Ninja Turtles and Princess Elsas prepare to haunt our neighbourhoods for sweet Halloween loot. Whether you take your little ones out on the block for trick or treating or out o

A slice of cheesecake that just about delivers your daily dose of beta-carotene? You don't see that too often, so get rid of your guilt for this one! Pumpkin-ginger cheesecake is where the definitions of delicious and nutritious meet.

From the office to the home, anger has the power to tear relationships apart and leave people feeling hurt. If you tend to get angry for little reasons, here are five ways to help you stay in control and better articulate your frustrations.

Gather together your ghosts, goblins and ghouls for a frightfully delightful party that celebrates all the fun of Halloween! How? With some not-so-scary games, activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Here are 4 tips to help you get started

Whether it's to wash your car, fill the bird fountain or water the garden, chances are you've used your garden hose more than a few times this season. So how can you ensure that your hose will perform flawlessly in the years to come? Here are some hi

Learn how to inspect your roof and identify problems early. Timely repair means you can avoid expensive and extensive roof repairs later.

As the leaves change colour and the air gets cooler, the Canadian Rockies in fall are a sight to behold. With crisp mountain air to breathe and a lower sun making for dramatic memories to capture, the harvest season is a great time to be one with nat

A French-style bakery specializing in delectable desserts, a patisserie conjures visions of Parisian patios, good coffee, and, of course, flaky, perfect pastries. From cakes to croissants, brioche to macarons, tarts, and pies, here are five fabulous

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to get out and explore some of the spookiest digs in the city. Edmonton is home to quite a few ghostly inhabitants who have made their presence known at hotels, historic sites and more. Here’s wh

The new Broadview Hotel in Toronto is open for business, with classic cocktails with a twist that pay homage to the site's seedy past. Head bartender Tony DaSilva walks us through his inspired cocktail menu.

If you're going to a Halloween party, taking the kids trick-or-treating, or just need to get into the Halloween spirit, you're going to need a costume. Thankfully Toronto has your back, and front, with shops offering costumes that range from the sill

The last time it rained did your gutters back up? Or water gush in sheets over the sides? Although water is the worst enemy of your home's siding and foundation, well-maintained gutters and downspouts will whisk water from the roof and deposit it whe

The leaves turning colour and the nights growing longer can only mean one thing – we’re fast approaching the spookiest time of the year. Even though Halloween night will be when we see ghosts and ghouls hitting the streets, there are plenty of other

Fall is a time of year that merits a warm, natural decorating style that complements the Thanksgiving holiday. To bring the fall season to your home, here are some clever decorating ideas that can be created with low-cost accents or items you already

Turkey is the centrepiece of the Thanksgiving feast and you want to make sure that it looks and tastes delicious. Although there's no one "right" way to cook a turkey, here are some tips to help ensure yours turns out great!

Vancouver may be best known as a mecca for outdoor adventurers, but it’s also a haven for readers and writers. If you love the printed word, then read on.

Escape into the pages of a good book about Vancouver, with this list as your guide!

With so many new restaurants opening up across the city, Edmonton is establishing itself as one of Canada’s go-to foodie destinations. From Korean shaved ice “bingsu” to junky vegan comfort foods, here are four food trends that have popped up in Edmo

Is your heat pump ready to withstand the rigors of winter? Or are there some tasks you must do to ensure it runs smoothly during the cold weather? Preparing your heat pump for winter is actually quite simple; it’s all about doing some maintenance. He

Although driving a car is a big responsibility, so is insuring it. Here are six vital questions to ask when you buy car insurance that could help protect you and your wallet if you ever need to make a claim.