Why should we purchase travel insurance? How much coverage does one need?  Where do you get reliable travel insurance? We are being faced with these questions over and over and over again… Did you know that your Canadian health insurance is “almost” cert...

Twenty-five science projects and experiments to be done outside will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning. Projects focus on Earth and the environment, plants and animals, weather, water, and physics, bringing science learning home and into the ba...

Where do I get travel insurance? Well, one can purchase travel insurance through your travel agent, insurance broker or your employer’s insurance provider. Note: There are offers through your credit card companies, whether it be for travel or health insurance. In all cases, be sure to verif...

My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea. —Diane Myers, Star, Idaho Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup honey 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1...

Tim Peters is the Head of The Priory School, an English co-educational private elementary school in Montreal for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. He is passionate about The Priory’s welcoming atmosphere  where “ Happy Children Learn Best”. From creating a “homey&rdqu...

A satisfying casserole with all of your fall favourites. Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish  2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 onion, chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes ...

Halloween is getting closer, and there are loads of fun and frightening activities to do with the family this week. Exporail has their Railway Ghosts exhibit on, where ghosts, skeletons, bats and spiders have taken over the Canadian Railway Museum. They are even lurking in some of the vehicles. You ...

Steeped in history and refinement, Kiton is lauded for its exceptional Italian craftsmanship. This handsome coat is composed of a sumptuous cashmere in a striking midnight blue on one side and genuine fur with an exceptionally soft handle on the other. For additional detail it's printed with a b...

There's a lot of things to buy around Halloween, from the costumes to the decorations to the fun party foods too. It shouldn't be a time to stress out about the to-dos, but instead, get the whole family involved and make it a fun season of tricks and treats. Hit up Costumes Express&n...

October is breast cancer awareness month. There is pink everywhere. Even with the ambulance service I work for, we switch our gloves to pink ones. To me, however, every day is breast cancer awareness. I make it my mission to make sure people "Feel it on the First", a monthly reminder to do...

This crunchy, nutritious, vibrant salad is what I like to call a bowlful of balance during a chocolate-filled October. I made this last week when my body declared it was time to give the Halloween candy a rest. The Detox Salad was on my mind, but I had to improvise with ingredients on hand – H...

This is the next pumpkin spice latte. Ingredients For the rim 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 3 tbsp. crushed graham crackers For the drink 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. Kahlua 1 1/2 oz. pumpkin spice creamer Cinnamon stick, for garnish Instructions - Make the rim: On a shallow plate, combine pumpki...