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As we head into 2023, many of us have resolved to be more eco-conscious in our day to day lives. From eating more plant based meals, to composting...

With winter in full swing, it's time to get out there and hit the ice! If you love to skate, you'll want to add these Canadian skating rinks...

Canada looks pretty great in the fall. Here are some particularly beautiful places to see fall foliage in Canada.

In Canada, winter is what we do best! One of the best ways to get outside and enjoy the season is to lace up some skates and go figure skating in one...

This year, it's more than just warmer temperatures that make us want to get out and connect with nature this summer. After many months of being...

  It was a long, cold and dark winter, but the warm light of spring is finally here! It's time to find some fun ways to get outside this...

If you want to do your part to protect the planet and your personal health, here are a few environmentally disastrous ingredients to avoid. 

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th. We know you didn't forget. In case you haven't had the time to come up with the perfect Mother's Day...

We're all spending more time at home and less time in restaurants these days. Cooking is a very practical skill to learn. With a relatively small...

We're all spending a lot of time at home these days. If you feel like you're coming down with a case of cabin fever, we hope that these 5 fun...

The planet is warming and the climate is changing. What we choose to eat has an impact. The food system as it is today produces relatively high...

We've all been spending more time indoors recently. It's easy to get a little bored when you're stuck at home. Once you've read all...

Hindsight is 2020 and it's safe to say that last year was an unusual one. As 2021 begins, it's nice that we can make a fresh start and set some...

The holidays are a special time of year. This year, it may be more important than ever to take care of ourselves and those we love. Here are some...

As the holidays approach, our thoughts of peace on earth and goodwill toward mankind tend to increase. The amount of waste we create also increases...

The witching hour is almost at hand. Halloween is almost here! Whether you are looking for fun craft activities you can do with the kids, or you're...

Smartphones have transformed our lives in countless ways over the last decade. A world without smartphones, and their seemingly infinite apps, is...

Many of us are spending more time at home this summer. Since summer is a season for enjoying the outdoors, we wanted to share some hot summer balcony...

Small and local businesses are essential to our economy. They provide employment and opportunity for our communities and neighbourhoods. They care...

When you're in the mood to cook, but not in the mood to shop, you need a good pantry recipe. Pantry recipes call for no special ingredients, no...

They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. If there's any truth to that old adage, then get ready to feel the fatherly...

Life can feel a little dull when you're stuck inside most of the day, with little to do. During this pandemic, being stuck inside certainly...

Now more than ever, local businesses need your support. If you want to be a supportive consumer, here's how you can do it during the pandemic.

We all know it: Plastic is a huge problem. It's suffocating our oceans, our wildlife is eating it and dying, and it's overly used and heavily...