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There’s more to Canadian cuisine than poutine, maple syrup and the double double. In every province, Canadian chefs are making the most of fresh flavours by putting local specialties on their menus. Here are some not-to-be-missed local foods from eve

Cellulite creams don't exactly have a strong track record. Before finding a treatment, be sure to ask yourself these questions to learn more about what may work for you.

You can pay thousands of dollars a year for a pricey home alarm system, but protecting your family from burglars can be simpler than you think with security signs.

The secret to packing healthy school lunches your kids will enjoy comes down to three important things: variety, freshness and presentation. Here are 5 back-to-school lunch ideas your kids won't be able to resist.

When you're enjoying the great outdoors, the best way to treat bites and rashes is to avoid them in the first place. The essential ingredients of these homemade remedies can help prevent and treat skin ailments.

Nobody said going to school would be easy or inexpensive, especially with bills to pay. To avoid getting weighed down in unnecessary debt, here are 20 essential budgeting tricks every student should know – whether you're planning to study away from h

Rain or shine, Vancouver has much to offer for art aficionados. Lace up your walking shoes, because some of the city’s most impressive artwork can be found in the great outdoors.

As the leaves change, so does the festival season in Toronto. Take this last gasp of good weather to enjoy the many food, music, and arts festivals in the city!

Looking to lose weight? Simply eating reasonably sized portions is probably the most direct way to achieve your goals, apart from increasing your overall activity. Here are seven eclectic tips to help you out, from eating alone to changing the colour

Yum! Delicious carrot-zucchini sweet bread is not only a treat, it's also packed full of vitamins and nutrients that make it a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks. The bonus? It's easy to make. Here's the recipe.

Pasta is always a welcome meal option whether you're eating alone or cooking for a group. Containing an extra boost of healthy vegetables and remarkably tasty, these two simple-to-make recipes are deliciously satisfying.

With events like STARFest and LitFest quickly approaching, there's no better time to get involved in Edmonton’s literary scene. As the writer Thomas Merton said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Come lose yourse

Whether you love or hate doing it, raking leaves is an inevitable fall ritual. It's also an opportunity to harvest mulch and soil amendments for your garden. Here are nine practical ways to get rid of leaves and how you can put them to use in the gar

When the leaves begin falling it's time to start getting your garden ready for winter. To help prepare the soil for the cold months ahead and ensure it's ready for spring, here are four simple steps for creating and using a winter compost of dead lea

Comforting, simple, and delicious — reason enough for preparing these three savoury casserole recipes. Each one can serve a crowd so there's plenty for a family dinner, and each is diabetes-friendly low in saturated fat and carbs. Bake one up tonight

Whether you've been suffering recently from new digestive issues or old symptoms have flared up, tummy troubles should never be taken lightly. To help you discover the potential cause behind the symptoms and if they point to a more serious underlying

If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, an eating plan tailored to help you manage your blood-sugar levels is essential. Why? Because fluctuating blood sugar levels can affect you both physically and emotionally if uncontrolled. So who can help you?

With the fall and winter season upon us, it's prime time to begin incorporating more hygge into your life. Hygge (pronounced “HOO-ga”) is a Danish and Norweigan philosophy centred around coziness, comfort and togetherness. As the owner of the Stash k

Pumpkin spice everything doesn’t mean the music has to stop until spring – sweater weather brings with it plenty of opportunities to dance, sing and tap along to the beat. Whether you’re into classical, roots, electronic, indie or orchestra, the musi

If you typically feel sick after eating sugary foods, chances are it's probably not a coincidence. So how could sugar be affecting your body? And how might you counter the ill effects of the sweets you consume? Here's some helpful advice.