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In It Together
How one Facebook group inspired thousands of Canadians to help each other through the pandemic
The Benefits of Being Nice
Acts of kindness can boost our health, lower our stress and help us live longer
SCAMMED
Even the most savvy among us can fall for a con and lose hundreds of dollars. I learned this first-hand when an imposter’s plea arrived in my inbox.
WHEN THE RAINY DAY ARRIVES
The COVID-19 pandemic also poses a threat to retirement savings. Here’s how you can bounce back
Mom Needs IT Help Again
I’ve become her always-on-call tech assistant
The Watcher
THE BROADDUS FAMILY COULDN’T WAIT TO MOVE INTO THEIR NEW DREAM HOUSE—UNTIL SINISTER LETTERS BEGAN ARRIVING IN THE MAIL
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?
THE PATIENT: Davi*, a five-month-old boyTHE SYMPTOMS: Wheezing, swelling and a widespread skin rashTHE DOCTOR: Dr. Edna Lucia Souza, pediatrician at Hospitalar Universitário Professor Edgard Santos, Salvador, Brazil
Should We Expect More Wildfires This Summer?
We ask Karen Hodges, University of British Columbia ecologist
Real CANADIAN Heroes
Extraordinary stories of kindness, compassion and full-on bravery
P.M . DAD
My father taught me a lot about leadership— but mostly, he taught me how to be a good parent
One Million Guns
After a mass shooting on a downtown Toronto street, a former cop became one of the loudest voices calling for gun control. He’s up against entrenched lobbyists, slow-to-act politicians and a surge in firearm owners.
Talk Shop
Just when we needed it most, a Toronto storefront provides affordable, accessible therapy
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?
THE PATIENT: Sophie*, a 10-year-old girl THE SYMPTOMS: Intense abdominal pain and spine curvature THE DOCTOR: Dr. Charles G. Stewart, pediatric emergency physician at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, England
In Search of Lost Fish
I spent my summer on a Quebec lake, trying to imagine my first catch into existence.
Hard Knocks
How to spot, and recover from, a concussion
Anybody Can Learn Anything
Why we’re all so much smarter than we know
A SCREAM IN THE WILD
Alone on a mountain and pinned under a grizzly, Colin Dowler reached for a pocket knife and struggled for his life.
The Flower Thief
WITH ONLY MONTHS TO LIVE, BRIAN BRETT SURROUNDED HIMSELF WITH STOLEN BEAUTY
Quilted Memories
After my husband passed away, my children found a novel way to honour him.
MY DOG THE WAR HERO
Before I adopted Dyngo, he spent nine months sniffing bombs and saving lives in Afghanistan. Could I help him settle back into civilian life?
MOTHER SUPERIOR
Every day, traumatized kids are removed from their parents and made Crown wards. The lucky ones get cared for by Cindy Stirling. In the last 30 years, she’s fostered 200, providing school lunches, rides to swimming lessons and a home where everyone feels safe and loved.
FULLER HOUSE
How to keep the peace with three generations living under one roof
Fancy Feet
On the eve of her retirement, a look at ballet star Karen Kain’s one-of-a-kind career
How Can I Avoid Deadly Viruses?
We ask Jason Tetro, author of The Germ Files
13 Things - What You Should Know About Laundry
13 Things - What You Should Know About Laundry
Saving The Spotted Owl
A captive breeding centre in British Columbia—the only one of its kind in the world— is fighting to keep them from going extinct.
Boost Your Brain Power
Thanks to modern advancements in brain imaging, scientists now know we have the power to shape our minds—literally.
The Jump
To conquer my paralyzing fear of heights, I decided to do the scariest thing I could imagine: go skydiving. Here’s what I learned about myself and what holds us back.
Mature Exchanges
How to communicate effectively with your elders
THE WALKING CURE
How a daily stroll improves your mental health, boosts your social life and cuts your risk of chronic disease