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Planting the Seed
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Planting the Seed

New at the gardening game? Held back by memories of failed veggie patches past? Author and organic gardening teacher Emily Murphy weighs in on what you’ll need to turn your black thumb green.

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3 mins  |
May 2018
Foot Pain Explained
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Foot Pain Explained

How to avoid shoe related problems.

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2 mins  |
May 2018
50 Secrets Hospitals Don't Tell You
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50 Secrets Hospitals Don't Tell You

What patients need to know for their own well-being.

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10 mins  |
May 2018
Ramadan Revisited
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Ramadan Revisited

After I moved away from my family, observing the Islamic month of fasting became painfully lonely— until I found a new community that made it feel like home again.

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7 mins  |
May 2018
Cultivating Confidence
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Cultivating Confidence

How to overcome betrayal and rebuild trust.

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6 mins  |
May 2018
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The Ocean's Unexpected Heroes

Humpback whales are known to put themselves in danger to save the life of another species. Is it animal altruism, or is something else at work?

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9 mins  |
May 2018
13 Things You Should Know About Planning A Wedding
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13 Things You Should Know About Planning A Wedding

13 Things You Should Know About Planning A Wedding

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May 2018
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The Buffy Effect

For decades, the singer, poet, teacher, tech whiz and activist has shaped the way we think about music, Indigenous rights and the Internet. Her greatest gift? Believing we can all do better.

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November 2017
Rise And Shine
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Rise And Shine

By adopting these habits, anyone can become a morning person.

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December 2017
Dear Dinner Party Diary
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Dear Dinner Party Diary

How I finally resolved to meal plan like Mom.

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December 2017
What's Wrong With Me?
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What's Wrong With Me?

Health

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December 2017
Snow Bird
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Snow Bird

When a flamingo lands in the Ottawa River one frigid fall day, the city mobilizes to help the bewildered visitor find its way home.

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December 2017
Safe For The Holiday
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Safe For The Holiday

Simple advice for celebrating the season without incident.

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7 mins  |
December 2017
Screen Test
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Screen Test

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in the same week, two Ottawa sisters are raising money for state of-the-art equipment that will help women like them.

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January/February 2018
Non-Allergic Rhinitis 101
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Non-Allergic Rhinitis 101

What it is and how to treat it.

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January/February 2018
Eight Signs of Stress
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Eight Signs of Stress

Recognize and neutralize the effects of mental and emotional strain.

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January/February 2018
Don't Be A Flake
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Don't Be A Flake

How to handle dandruff.

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January/February 2018
What's Wrong With Me?
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What's Wrong With Me?

THE PATIENT: Robert, 67, a veterinarian

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January/February 2018
Mahmoud And The Mint
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Mahmoud And The Mint

How a man and his plant became a symbol of hope in battle-weary Mosul.

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January/February 2018
Work Perks
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Work Perks

Check out these exceptional employee benefits!

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3 mins  |
January/February 2018
Legal Action
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Legal Action

Toronto attorney Denise Dwyer is transforming her industry by mentoring young Black women

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March 2018
What Your Dog Is Really Thinking
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What Your Dog Is Really Thinking

Reading a pup’s body language requires experience and expert guidance. Zazie Todd, a dog trainer and founder of the blog Companion Animal Psychology, weighs in on how to decode Fido’s behaviour.

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March 2018
Adult Acne? Really?
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Adult Acne? Really?

Breakouts can come as a surprise. Here’s how to treat them.

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March 2018
World Of Medicine
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World Of Medicine

World Of Medicine

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March 2018
A Messy Blessing
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A Messy Blessing

Yes, I’m married to a minister. No, I’m not judging you for your sins.

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March 2018
Domestic Unrest
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Domestic Unrest

What happens when a playful haiku triggers a debate about gender roles—and stray banana peels.

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March 2018
Funny People
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Funny People

What makes Canadians so hilarious? Is it our wit, our warmth or our wisdom? We searched far and wide for the answer—check out this collection of wisecracks and judge for yourself.

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July/August 2018
Get Smart! - 13 Things Dentists Want You To Know
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Get Smart! - 13 Things Dentists Want You To Know

You only need to floss the teeth you plan to keep! Patients who don’t floss are missing out on cleaning over a third of the surface of their pearly whites.

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July/August 2018
A Cabin In The Wild
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A Cabin In The Wild

When enthusiasm for home improvements is trumped by opinionated birds and the force of nature

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July/August 2018
Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking

Coping with negative feedback means knowing which words to learn from, and which to ignore

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July/August 2018