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When it comes to advising younger clients who are looking to welcome a new fur baby into their family, certified financial planner and cat owner Cindy Marques has one overarching philosophy — “put yourself first.

When grilled perfectly, chicken skewers come away from the fire tender and smoky. Except perfection on a grill can be elusive; they just as easily finish tough and overcooked.

A wasp boom? Scientists say there are more wasps in the province.

If you feel old and feel like you are on a downhill slide, please stop and consider what you could do to shift this. What is within your power to change?

Tip: give yourself more time than you think you will need to get where you are going.

TORONTO — Whether it's wildfire evacuations, a labour strike or an unexpected illness, experts say Canadians facing a short-term loss of income should navigate the disruption differently than a longer-term income loss such as a layoff.

With a little proactive communication, thriftiness, research, and thinking outside the box, you can land your dream job without a major hit to your wallet.

Ask Alexa or Siri about the weather. But if you want to save someone’s life? Call 911 for that. Voice assistants often fall flat when asked how to perform CPR , according to a study published Monday.

Check your cabinets.

Salmorejo is Spain’s lesser known but creamier tomato-based chilled soup. It has fewer than half the ingredients of gazpacho, but is no less flavorful thanks to a topping of savory ham and hard-cooked egg.