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Watch for these red flags when buying from online buy-sell platforms

Watch for these red flags when buying from online buy-sell platforms

Platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist have become a hotbed for scams, some resulting in violent robberies
10 fastest-growing jobs in education

10 fastest-growing jobs in education

Having a mid-life career crisis? Consider working in education.
Do your research before buying pet insurance, experts say

Do your research before buying pet insurance, experts say

Ottawa graduate student Daniel Boutin adopted Samwell the cat in 2019, hoping the formerly feral rescue animal could keep him company as he studied. Samwell adapted well to his new life. But there were a few surprises.
Ask Ellie: Find peace together and move on

Ask Ellie: Find peace together and move on

Focus on the facts of the relationship, not on who’s right, wrong or awful.
Pediatric group releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth

Pediatric group releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth

The Canadian Paediatric Society has new advice for clinicians on how to assess and manage anxiety in children and adolescents as the pandemic escalates concerns over mental health.
Ask Ellie: Divorce not always end of a family connection

Ask Ellie: Divorce not always end of a family connection

Acknowledging that connection is a bond to share with those grown children, as part of the joint history of your family.
From stress relief to managing depression: 10 ways swimming can do wonders for your mind and body

From stress relief to managing depression: 10 ways swimming can do wonders for your mind and body

Swimming is a great workout for people with chronic pain or any mobility issues.
Grocery items that dropped in price the most in September

Grocery items that dropped in price the most in September

Which food items dropped in September?
For better roast chicken, slather spices under the skin

For better roast chicken, slather spices under the skin

Slathering sauces or seasonings over a chicken before roasting may produce a beautiful bird, but it can deliver lackluster flavor. That’s why we prefer to season a chicken under the skin.
The 10 largest product recalls of the last decade

The 10 largest product recalls of the last decade

These recalled items have contributed to significant declines in injuries and deaths over the last few decades.