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Are you ready for Mother’s Day? It has crept up quickly after the late Easter this year. Have you picked up something special she is sure to appreciate? If not, there is still time. [...]

It’s grey and cold… with rumours of freezing rain again. Thinking about ways to warm up through days like today? Hot chocolate, apple or cranberry ciders, tea or coffee… there [...]

With temperatures set to climb into the 40s with humidex again today consuming enough fluid is essential. While iced coffees and iced teas are great options, for those hunting for caffeine-free [...]

In the heat of August people are still looking for ways and places to relax. So it’s fitting right in the middle of the month is National Relaxation Day. What do you choose to do for R and [...]

Appropriate with the extremely warm weather in this part of Canada for July to be known as National Grilling Month. Cooking on a barbecue – hopefully set up in the shade – is a much [...]

Happy Canada Day weekend everyone! Though 151 years as a country isn’t getting quite the attention as the Canada 150 celebrations of a year ago, it is still a weekend to enjoy. Have you [...]

Do you have special plans with dad, grandpa or another man who’s been a great influence over the years? The nicer weather opens up a host of outdoor activities – swimming, boating, [...]

Do you think dad already has too many ties? Why not get him a delicious milk chocolate version, complete with gummy cub tie pin? Father’s Day weekend is almost upon us, and dads definitely [...]

Happy National Cheese Day! For those who enjoy cheese today is a good time to try something new as well as to savour a favourite. Cheese balls and bries are great for entertaining at any time of [...]

Hot chocolate. Not something you think about on hot and humid days, unless you are planning to sip some around a campfire later in the evening. But since it is National Creativity Day, [...]