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.

Foot Pain Explained

How to avoid shoe related problems.

50 Secrets Hospitals Don't Tell You

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

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.

Cultivating Confidence

How to overcome betrayal and rebuild trust.

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?

13 Things You Should Know About Planning A Wedding

13 Things You Should Know About Planning A Wedding

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.

Rise And Shine

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

Dear Dinner Party Diary

How I finally resolved to meal plan like Mom.

What's Wrong With Me?

Health

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.

Safe For The Holiday

Simple advice for celebrating the season without incident.

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.

Non-Allergic Rhinitis 101

What it is and how to treat it.

Eight Signs of Stress

Recognize and neutralize the effects of mental and emotional strain.

Don't Be A Flake

How to handle dandruff.

What's Wrong With Me?

THE PATIENT: Robert, 67, a veterinarian

Mahmoud And The Mint

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

Work Perks

Check out these exceptional employee benefits!

Legal Action

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

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.

Adult Acne? Really?

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

World Of Medicine

World Of Medicine

A Messy Blessing

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

Domestic Unrest

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

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.

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.

A Cabin In The Wild

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

Critical Thinking

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