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Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat

Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat

Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big potential.
Claire Nielsen: Addicted to victim mentality — why is it always about you?

Claire Nielsen: Addicted to victim mentality — why is it always about you?

From passive-aggressive comments to constant self-victimization, some individuals have a knack for making every situation revolve around them. This article explores strategies for dealing with such behavior while protecting your own mental health.
'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

A myriad of challenges have been plaguing Canadians' personal finances, from the high cost of living to the global trade war that has roiled markets and the economy.
You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer .
Obituary: Victoria author, entrepreneur was dubbed 'World’s Coolest Vegan'

Obituary: Victoria author, entrepreneur was dubbed 'World’s Coolest Vegan'

Sarah Kramer, who died May 3 after a seven-week battle with brain cancer, wrote and co-wrote a series of smash-hit cookbooks that became unofficial bibles of the vegan community.
Opinion: When friendship is treated as essential, what happens to young adults who don't have any?

Opinion: When friendship is treated as essential, what happens to young adults who don't have any?

A new study aims to understand how adults without friends experience and move through life.
Claire Nielsen: Why self-care is essential for every mother

Claire Nielsen: Why self-care is essential for every mother

'Supermom' may sound like praise, but it often masks exhaustion and invisibility, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
Every business needs a strong brand. Here's how to create yours

Every business needs a strong brand. Here's how to create yours

Shopify outlines how to keep businesses from getting lost among the competition and how brand guidelines can set them apart.
Secwépemc Elder says her new memoir is a call to follow your dreams: 'Just go for it'

Secwépemc Elder says her new memoir is a call to follow your dreams: 'Just go for it'

Cecilia DeRose’s new book 'One Arrow Left,' written with author Sage Birchwater, is an account of history, culture and strength.
Couscous gets the risotto treatment in this creamy springtime recipe

Couscous gets the risotto treatment in this creamy springtime recipe

Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. This “risotto” uses pearl couscous (which actually is a pasta) and a simplified risotto cooking method to produce “grains” with a rich, creamy consistency.
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