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These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

Researchers at the University of British Columbia's newly opened Human-Animal Interaction Lab are looking for four-legged participants. The goal: Understand the mind of canines, including what makes them happy
Grocery prices in Canada continue meteoric ascent, rising at fastest pace since 1981

Grocery prices in Canada continue meteoric ascent, rising at fastest pace since 1981

Shea McInnis used to love cooking. But higher prices have reduced the PhD student to basic meal planning on a shoestring budget.
11 celebrity cooks who changed how we eat

11 celebrity cooks who changed how we eat

Trends in food—ranging from the Jell-O molds of the 1950s to the COVID-19 pandemic’s dalgona coffee craze—continue to evolve, reflecting the conditions of the place and time where they appear.
5 haunted hotel experiences in Canada perfect for spooky season stays

5 haunted hotel experiences in Canada perfect for spooky season stays

For those in search of things that go bump in the night.
15 beautiful libraries from around the world

15 beautiful libraries from around the world

Regardless of their age, the libraries all have the same goal in mind: The egalitarian sharing of information and ideas to people of all races, ages, and creeds.
10 different types of meditation—and which one is right for you

10 different types of meditation—and which one is right for you

Self-care can be a key strategy for getting through tough times, such as a global pandemic. Meditation is one practice that has been relied upon by people for centuries and across various cultures.
Leg warmers to Lululemon: How workout outfits have changed over the years

Leg warmers to Lululemon: How workout outfits have changed over the years

The very first workout outfits were actually birthday suits. The word gymnasium comes from the Greek word gymnos, which means “naked.
Claire Nielsen: Canning safety critical to avoid sickness

Claire Nielsen: Canning safety critical to avoid sickness

Please look online or get out a good canning instructional book from the library to learn safe canning practices before you start with this amazing food preparation and storage method.
Ask Ellie: Divorce can be pricey but bad marriage takes toll

Ask Ellie: Divorce can be pricey but bad marriage takes toll

When only you sustain your marriage, it won’t improve unless you insist on changes, or separation.
Hey, Colleague: What do I do after being laid off?

Hey, Colleague: What do I do after being laid off?

Research has shown losing a job is detrimental to our self-esteem because it is linked to our mental health and bank accounts.