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Known as the workhorses of the plant world, groundcovers look great, require less work than lawn to maintain and can grow where turf grasses simply won't thrive. And believe it or not, fall is an ideal time to get groundcover patches started.

Jamie Oliver’s famous U.K. festival is making its Canadian debut this summer! From live cooking demonstrations to live music this festival promises to be one of the best in the summer. Here are the must-see things to do and eat at this year’s The Big

It's a great time to be a coffee lover. Cafes are springing up everywhere, there's a huge variety of high-quality beans and roasts, and lots of research is starting to show that coffee is actually good for you. We'll go over some facts that will enco

Tired of predictable and flavourless salads? Check out this incredible recipe for a delicious carrot, apple and beet salad that's unlike anything you've ever tasted before!

Dig out your rainbows and get ready to party – it's time to celebrate the 2017 iteration of the Calgary Pride Festival. The 27th annual Calgary Pride promises a theme of “All Together Now” and will feature more than a week of inclusivity, community s

There's more to watering a garden than occasionally splashing the hose around. Here are 11 tips to ensure you're watering your garden in a way that gives plants what they need without wasting water.

The annual fair is a mecca for foodies looking to try over-the-top carnival eats. This year you can look forward to items like churro ice cream sandwiches, ramen burgers, spaghetti doughnut balls and deep fried cheese curds! Here are 17 must-try try

With drought a daily consideration in many people's lives and clean water a limited but precious resource, water conservation is on many minds. There's only so much water to work with, but if we can keep it in our area, we can enjoy an abundance of w

Summer was one long heatwave for Calgarians with the opening of some of the city’s hottest new restaurants and eateries. With so many new dining spots popping up all across the city, here are the newest restaurants you need to try as we wrap up summe

Soap and water have always been the enemies of dirt and nothing beats the fresh scent and disinfectant properties of plants such as lavender and lemon. Here are two natural methods of cleaning.

Located south of the downtown core, the Beltline in Calgary is a thriving inner-city community famous for being a central beating heart of local nightlife and urban living. With many cherished local businesses calling the Beltline home, your options

It’s summer, the weather's good, and all of a sudden, you feel the need for a picnic coming on. But in this heat, you don’t want to be cooking, not even a quick sandwich.

Although there's no doubt we're born with certain personality traits, experts say much of how we respond to the world around us is learned. While you can't obviously undergo a personality transplant, there are ways to help lessen your anger and sadne

Constructed of organic material, wood flooring routinely absorbs moisture from humid air and releases moisture as the relative humidity of the air decreases. Excessive amounts of moisture can, however, damage your wood flooring. Here are some tips fo

It’s a corollary to Murphy’s Law that appliances will break at the most inconvenient time. For washing machines, that’s Sunday night, when midway through washing the kids’ school clothes, you notice an ominous pool of water in the laundry room and re

Do you know where ginkgo biloba comes from, other than in the herbal supplement tablets that people take to sharpen their memory? Actually, that extract comes from the leaves of an attractive and endangered tree – the gingko or maidenhair – that you

Perhaps there are no existing structures in Canada as old as Jerusalem’s Temple of the Rock or England’s Stonehenge. However, Canada’s oldest buildings go back far enough to allow modern day explorers to experience history outside a textbook.

Open Saturday August 19th through Monday September 4th, The Fair at the PNE delivers rides, live shows, attractions, games, food and much more. If you’re not already an annual visitor to B.C.’s longest-running summer event at the Pacific National Exh

Ouch! Your hammer missed the nail but hit your finger hard. A huge blood blister forms. It's painful and inconvenient so you’re thinking about popping it. Suddenly you're struck by doubt: is it better to leave it alone?

Yaletown is located on the southern edge of Downtown Vancouver and is home to a vibrant mix of globally-inspired cuisine, coffee shops, bars, fashion boutiques and more. The neighbourhood is charactertized by the historic brick walkways between Hamil