Living

Words & Photos Cynthia philp I’ve never understood why so many balconies are left barren and ignored. To me, they are the perfect way to soften the harsh lines of tall buildings and bring gardens right to our doorstep. Recently, I had the pleasure of touring a friend’s amazing balcony. Laila has embraced her outdoor [...]

Words Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing We like to think of our homes and neighbourhoods as safe havens for our four-legged companions, but the truth is, the world is full of tiny landmines that can cause outsized harm. From the smoldering stub of a cigarette tossed on the sidewalk to the innocent-looking houseplant on

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “Open Secret Livrary” reads the sign in my five-year-old daughter’s crayoned prose. Earlier in the day while I washed dishes, she had me call out the letters so she could carefully craft her sign. It’s now taped to the side of a cushion from her play couch which

Words Tabatha Golat Some travel shows make you wish you were there. Long Way Home makes you feel like you already are, riding alongside Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their 50-year-old motorbikes as they explore Europe. Available on Apple TV+, this 10-episode travel documentary series blends breathtaking scenery with a glimpse into the beautiful

Words & Photos Shelley Tice There’s something special about sunny afternoons in late summer – especially when they’re spent discovering a new place that feels both playful and peaceful. On our first family visit to Country Bee Honey Farm, we found the perfect mix of nature, family fun and sweet local charm. Our whole crew

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre As a Naturopathic Doctor, I get asked a lot of the same questions online and with my patients. I love being your go-to source for clear, grounded, and natural health wisdom, so I figured I’d round them all up together for any curious minds who

Words Connie Dunwoody, Broadmead Care It was a solid maple teacart, a mid-century marvel on wheels, an elegant fixture in many homes in the 60s and 70s. My mom treasured hers. It stood proudly on the variegated blue shag carpet – the kind we raked before company came. As kids, we respected the invisible boundary

Words Viola van de Ruyt, Wealth Advisor, Vanderuyt Wealth Management Group September feels a bit like New Year’s: it's a great time to “get stuff done” before the end of the year. It's enough time to dig in, but not so much time that you can procrastinate. We’ve got four months left, so what is