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Truth & Reconciliation on Canada’s 150th Anniversary

By //  by Jennifer Pitt

Being a Canadian is so much more than living in Canada, it's an identity that encompasses one of the top 20 most diverse populations in the world. That is a great source of pride for me; my heart swelled when 25,000 Syrian refugees were welcomed here, and when I see our diverse communities uniting values side by side, I am never more proud. This year, as Canada celebrates our 150th year of Confederation, I can't help but feel bittersweet about the festivities. Our rich history …

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Five Easy Health Hacks to Avoid Holiday Burnout

It’s heeere. Holiday burnout is real, and it can suck the life out of you during the most wonderful time of the year. Around this time, already stretched-too-thin women, get stretched just a little bit further and mental …

8 Easy Ways to Stick to Your Exercise Routine

So, how are you doing with that resolution you made on January 1 to exercise more? If it’s going well, congratulations! If not, take a number; you’re in good company. It's a real challenge to start and maintain an …

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This is Why Illegal Tobacco Affects Us All

I was eleven when I tried my first cigarette. Eleven. My youngest is eleven now and every time I look at her I can’t imagine a cigarette dangling between her lips. I can only imagine how absurd I must have looked, all 80 …

6 Steps to Ease Back to School Stress

Believe me. There is no one who dreads back to school as much as I do. My kids think they are the ones with all the stress and worry over going back, but under my cool and calm exterior my inner child is panicking about …

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How To Be A Good Partner

We do a lot of partner work in karate class and it got me to thinking, what does being a good karate partner teach me about being a good marriage partner? Be generous with the do overs Karate: Last night I was …

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Beat the January Blues With These 10 Budget-Friendly Tips

The January blues, aka post-holiday depression, seasonal depression, winter blues, or what I like to call temporary insanity, can be a common occurrence after the festive season comes to an end. It's natural to feel a …

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