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  • 10 Snowiest Destinations

    Can’t get enough snow? Check out the world’s snowiest destinations, and prepare to be up to your neck in it.

    Published in : Holiday » Christmas

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  • Winter in Fort McMurray

    Are you ready for winter? Dannette Scott of Fort McMurray, Alta., definitely is! She wrote the story "My Fort McMurray" for the My Hometown section of the December/January issue. Are you proud of your hometown? Tell us why and send in some great photos like these!

    Published in : Our Canada

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  • 4 Ways to Treat Bronchitis

    Your goal: Thin the phlegm in your chest and get it moving, so you can cough it up and out.

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  • 4 Ways to Treat Psoriasis

    There are good days and bad days, and if you're troubled with psoriasis you know the difference only too well.

    Published in : Health & Well-Being » Beauty

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  • 5 Winter Skin Care Tips

    Winter can be a particularly difficult time for your skin. Read on to find out what you should be doing to keep your skin from falling victim to dryness, cracking and irritation this winter.

    Published in : Health & Well-Being » Beauty

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  • Guide to Exotic Houseplants

     Are you fed up with houseplant staples? Exotic plants aren’t as hard to come by or care for as you might think.

    Published in : Home & Garden » Gardening

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  • Winter Safety: Truth and Myth

    Winter offers plenty of opportunities for fun, but it can also be a dangerous time of year. You can reduce your winter risk by understanding some common myths—and the actual truth behind them. 

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  • Beat the Winter Blues

    Are you feeling down in the dumps by the end of January—after months of cold, grey skies and snow, snow and more snow? You may have the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Here’s help. 

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  • 10 Winter Tips for Pets

    Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but it’s our job to keep our pets’ environment delightful. Cold temperatures, snow and ice are enough to send us back inside for another layer of protection, but what about our beloved pets? They also need extra protection against winter’s frigid conditions.

    Published in : Pets » Care

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  • Winter-Running Tips

    Neither sub-zero temperatures nor snow discourages Canadian running enthusiasts from pounding the pavement. Here are some tips for staying safe on go.   

    Published in : Health & Well-Being » Exercise

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  • Taming Arthritis Pain

    Arthritis is difficult to deal with, and damp winter weather only makes it worse. Here are some tips to relieve the pain the season brings.

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  • How To Shovel Safely

    It's all but inevitable: At some point this winter, you'll find yourself shovelling snow. You'll probably find yourself freezing while you do it and exhausted after. Here are a few tips on how to make shovelling the white stuff more bearable.  

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  • De-Icing Your Driveway the Right Way

    Sure, we like snow. And with winter approaching, there will be plenty of it. But with snow comes ice, and with ice comes slipping—which means it’s time to think about keeping your walkway safe. But in doing so, keep your garden’s integrity in mind.  

    Published in : Home & Garden » Cleaning

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  • Bring In a Hint of Green

    Don’t get gloomy from the winter blahs. You can chase the grey away by creating your own indoor oasis.  

    Published in : Home & Garden » Gardening

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  • Indoor Gardening 101

    Before you get planting you need to brush up on a few pointers. To help you get started here’s what you need to know about soil and pots. 

    Published in : Home & Garden » Gardening

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