Culture

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The Fall and Rise of Tara Moore

After a horrific skydiving accident, doctors told Tara Moore she'd probably never walk again. Hard work and determination helped her...


5 Ultra-Modern Golf Gadgets

Gear-up and tame the course with sleek new innovations sure to drive your game into the 21st century.


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The Playlist: July’s Instant Music Classics

Bring on the summer mixtape with these sunny, sultry hits. 


The Watch List: 9 Must-See July Movies

Beat the heat with John Semley's grab bag of cool summer flicks. 


The Reading List: 13 Books to Enjoy in July

Freshen up your reading list with Emily Landau's scintillating summer book picks. 


Why Whales Are People Too

The science proves it, but are humans ready to see them as equals? Get ready for a new world order.


Taylor Kitsch – The Local Boy With Global Charm

With his Hollywood profile on the rise, B.C.'s homegrown hunk is out to prove he isn't just another chiseled action...


The Reading List: 11 Book Picks for June

Reading guru Emily Landau is back with 11 must-read books for you to add to your summer reading list.

The Reading List: 13 Book Picks for May

Looking to dig into some new books this month? Check out our reading guru Emily Landau's 13 best picks.


My Two Cents: What does Canada need to be the Happiest Country in the World?

The first ever World Happiness Report was recently published and Canada is ranked fifth on the happiness scale.


Politics 2.0 – Naheed Nenshi and the Power of Social Engagement

How a number-crunching tweet machine became Calgary's mayor, and why his down-home leadership is transforming municipal politics.


Most Trusted Canadians – 2012 Trust Poll Results

From Stephen Harper to Michael J. Fox, find out who Canadians trust the most (and least), and why.


True Stories: An Ordinary Thief

Melissa Morgan is a suburban mom and policeman's wife, who lives in a four-bedroom home. She is also a compulsive...


True Stories: Health Care’s Epic Fail

The federal government promised to give every Canadian an electronic health record. Eleven years, and $2 billion later, we're still...


Tech Toys for Kids

You're changing their diapers, and they're changing your ring tone. Time for the kids to have their own toys.


True Stories: The Bear Man Among the Grizzlies

Charlie Russell spent 10 years living with bears in Eastern Russia. Now he's out to show Canada that humans and...


True Stories: Miracle Mom

An innovative surgical procedure literally disassembled cancer patient Janis Ollson - and gave her the chance to raise her kids.

True Stories: Mayday! Mayday!

Adrift in the Pacific Ocean, two men struggle to stay alive.


True Stories: Abandon Ship!

Forty-eight Canadian high-school students took to the sea and were on the adventure of their lives - untill they had...


Can We Cure Hospital Food?

Hospital food is famously awful. But health-care groups are trying to change that- one home-cooked meal at a time.


The Mom Who Died Twice

Niolys Garcia waited years to re-experience the miracle of childbirth. Little did she know it would kill her-twice.


The Hockey Injury

A mother battles to solve the medical mystery arising from her son's hockey accident.


My Two Cents: What’s the Worst, Best or Funniest Valentine’s Day You’ve Ever Had?

Did you have a whole wonderfully romantic day planned for your beau that went horribly wrong? Did your last minute...

My Two Cents: Do We Need Tablets?

With so much technology right at our very fingertips today, we had to ask: do you think tablets are a...


The Watch List: 10 Movies and TV Shows to See this Month

Discover the movies and TV shows John thinks you should tune into this month.


The Playlist: Songs You Need for February 2012

Find out which tunes Sarah Liss thinks you need to download today.


The 5 Top-Rated Apps of the Month

Top-rated productivity apps with sharing features to help reduce household stress-and increase chances for romance.


My Two Cents: Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions?

We want to know exactly what you think of New Year's Resolutions. Do you ever make any? Do you ever...


Your Two Cents: What’s the Worst or Best Christmas Gift You’ve Ever Received?

Whatever is it, we want to know what the best and worst holiday gifts you've ever come across are.