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The most important trend of the new season? Clothes that suit your shape. Experts say that although many people think they know their numerical size, fit and size are not synonymous.
 
 
 
 

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The lives of modern-day Canadians are full of examples of the accomplishments that women have made throughout history. This October during Women's History Month, we honour women - in Canadian history and in our family trees - and the contributions they have made to the growth of our nation.
 
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A British couple who won £101 million in the EuroMillions lottery said Tuesday they would use the winnings to marry and make up to 20 friends and family millionaires.
 
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Paul McCartney married for the third time on Sunday, exchanging vows with American heiress Nancy Shevell at the same London register office where the former Beatle wed his first wife Linda in 1969.
 
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Get inspired for your Thanksgiving feast by our recipe ideas: Eric Dupuis's Thanksgiving Turkey with pork and chanterelle stuffing, Butternut Squash Gratin, Spiced Pumpkin Cake and more.
 
 

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Weekly green tips from author Vanessa Farquharson


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Jane Marshall prepares a vegetarian meal

Diet regimen for one

This week, we meet Jane Marshall, an Edmonton writer who recently decided to become a vegetarian while...


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This week we meet Rae Koffman, a Toronto mother and pediatrician who turned down the temperature on her water heater to save energy and protect her children...
 
 
 
The international Greenbuild Expo this October 4-7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre features the world's largest expo hall devoted to green building...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Can't lose weight? Try this

Frantic to lose some weight? Calm down and try this: Spend seven minutes a day meditating -- yep, just seven minutes. It could help you get slim.


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Speedy supper ideas PLUS VIDEO: Tips on getting kids to eat healthy foods

Here are five speedy supper meals that rely on some pre-prepared ingredients but still provide you and your family with excellent nutrition.

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Family Meals Matter: Make mealtime fun

Some recent research publicized by the British Psychological Society suggests that family meals help...


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Moms gear: Teething ring necklace

Most moms will tell you that babies like to play — and chew — on necklaces.


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Dilbert

Office humour that hits a little too close to home.

 

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Solitaire

Solitaire

Our very own online version of an all-time favourite card game.

 

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Tomato Bounce

Tomato Bounce

Help the tomatoes escape the dreaded salad! Bounce them across the kitchen to the table.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pets

Meet Sausage the riot dog

Tear gas? Woof! It's Sausage the Athens riot dog

There he is, yelping with delight as the youths start hurling chunks of paving stones, barking his admonition at a cordon of cops fending off petrol bombs, sneezing as he scampers through the tear gas.


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Food

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Photos: Thanksgiving meal ideas

Get inspired for your Thanksgiving feast by our recipe ideas: Eric Dupuis's Thanksgiving Turkey with pork and chanterelle stuffing, Butternut Squash Gratin, Spiced Pumpkin Cake and more.


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Relationships

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Cut, colour and conversation: Women really let their hair down in stylists' chairs

Relationships that blossom amid the din of screaming blow-dryers and the concept of hair salons as confessionals have been explored in movies such as "Steel Magnolias" and "Beauty Shop."


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Jeannine Bartz, 23

Name: Jeannine Bartz Age: 23: Occuaption: Account executive at Edelman Hometown:  Vancouver Spotted: At Robson and Granville Street Tell us about  what...

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