From high school to high fashion: N.S. teen prepares to walk the runway in Paris
A high school student from Lower Sackville, N.S., is getting ready for a trip to Europe where he will walk the runway at Paris Fashion Week.
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Melania Trump’s boater-style hat and other key inauguration looks
With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood behind U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on stage at the United States Capitol Rotunda as he pledged the oath of office.
Mel Robbins says two words freed her from taking care of everyone else
Robbins has touched a nerve with her latest technique. The trick that she said finally allowed her to live her best life at 54 years old was inspired by two simple words.
Right to repair movement sees progress but advocates say it's no easy fix
A toy turtle struggling to crawl, a massaging hair brush that won’t vibrate and a gramophone that stopped spinning were no match for the fix-it extraordinaires at Repair Café Toronto.
Two strangers got stuck on a train for two days in 1990. Here’s how they ended up married
In 2024, Nina and Derek marked their 30th wedding anniversary with a more luxurious railway adventure, traveling from Victoria Falls on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Cape Town in South Africa via rail company Rovos Rail, just the two of them.
Magical miniature theatre showcases short films in East Vancouver hole-in-the-wall
For cinephiles living in Vancouver, there’s no shortage of unique movie-watching experiences. There are art-house, independent, and even drive-in theatres, but few can lay claim to being small but mighty in the same way the newest kid on the block can.
Curbing those sweet cravings: tips on overcoming and reducing sugar cravings
Naturopathic doctor Joyce Johnson says there are some simple and practical changes you can make to reduce your sugar cravings.
Top French chef bans Michelin Guide inspectors from his new restaurant
Five years ago he took the prestigious Michelin Guide to court and lost over an unfavorable review of a controversial soufflé. Now French chef Marc Veyrat has launched a fresh salvo against the fine-dining bible, banning its inspectors from his new restaurant.
Why the debunked concept of Blue Monday still resonates, 20 years later
Why the debunked concept of Blue Monday still resonates, 20 years later Blue Monday's designation as the saddest day of the year was debunked soon after it was created about 20 years ago, yet it continues to resonate culturally.
Hershey Canada discontinues Cherry Blossom confection
Cherry Blossom, a mainstay of Canadian candy store shelves for decades, will soon disappear as Hershey Canada has decided to halt production.
Sometimes as a parent, you just have to be tough and put your phone down
When my daughters were 6 and 10, I tried to abstain from using my personal electronic devices (laptop, smartphone) while in their presence.
Online wills are convenient and cheaper but come with potential pitfalls
When Erin Bury and her husband decided to set up their wills in their early 30s, their only option was to visit a lawyer. They knew there had to be an easier way.
B.C. siblings presented with award for saving father’s life
Three Langley, B.C., siblings received an award Wednesday for helping to save their father’s life.
Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year
A record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024 in the best year for tourism in the country since records started, the tourism minister said Wednesday.
Restaurant charges US$120 to add pineapple on pizza
A pizzeria in Norwich, England, has nailed its colors to the mast by introducing pineapple to its online delivery menu — but at the princely sum of £100 (around $122).