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Parenting on the Brink: The Rising Toll of Stress on Modern Families

Parenting in Canada has reached a critical crossroads. A new study by Toronto’s Yorkville University and Abacus Data reveals that the pressures of modern parenthood — from financial strain to navigating a digital world — are pushing parents to their limits. Of the more than 1,900 Yorkville University mental-health professionals polled, 90 per cent expressed …

Learning the Art of Being Kind

Professor Lara Aknin on the numerous physical health and emotional rewards of giving and gratitude. The famous philosopher Seneca once remarked, “Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness.” While generosity and kind deeds are fundamental for becoming good people, did you know that these attributes also yield emotional and physical …

Understanding Modern Dating Rules Through The Lens Of Shannon Tebb

Boutique matchmaker Shannon Tebb decodes the “6-6-6 dating rule” and highlights the important elements of a long-lasting relationship. Do you remember how the “Man in Finance” song took over social media in 2024? While hundreds of thousands of people posted reels based on the song, it closely resembled a phenomenon that has made its presence …

Quinton Jacobs: Where The Experience Is The Running, Not The Race

Woodbridge’s Quinton Jacobs’ local running program, Escape, has grown into a passionate global initiative that gives back for the greater good. In the world of athletics, it would be difficult to find more passionate and dedicated participants than runners. Through rain, wind, sleet or snow, over hilly or mountainous terrain, in searing heat or freezing …

Winter Magic At Friday Harbour

Skate Escape, Friday Harbour Resort’s beloved winter tradition, is back with an enhanced experience for all to enjoy. Beginning January 17, and continuing until mid-March, the signature event will feature skating in the Piazza under charming canopy lights, themed warming lounges, and more. AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AWAITS Lace up your skates and create memorable moments …

The Kingston Marriott Hotel

Historic Downtown Kingston Hotel Opens its Doors as Kingston Marriott

Kingston's Newest Hotel Features Creative Culinary Offerings, Intuitive Meeting Spaces and Locally Influenced Design Steps Away From The Waterfront. Easton's Group of Hotels, The Gupta Group, in partnership with The Remington Group and the Rudolph Bratty family, and Marriott Hotels announced the opening of Kingston Marriott. The hotel officially welcomed guests to its renovated hotel …

IKEA Canada Gives Back

Home furnishing retailer expands its multi-million-dollar partnership with Toronto-based social enterprise to address the furniture poverty crisis and support waste reduction across Canada. IKEA Canada announced a $300,000 investment over three years to Furniture Bank, a Toronto-based social enterprise dedicated to alleviating furniture poverty across Canada. This investment builds upon a successful multi-million-dollar partnership in …

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Chemical Exposure Causing Early Puberty In Girls

New research published in Endocrinology suggests early puberty in girls linked to endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Puberty is undoubtedly an integral part of a teen’s life, marking both physical and psychological transitions in a young person’s life. Endocrinology, a peer-reviewed journal of the Endocrine Society, recently published new research that indicates that exposure to some chemicals may …

Dr. Giuseppe Papia of Sunnybrook Hospital.

Sunnybrook Hospital: Preserving Dignity In Healthcare

Led by world-renowned vascular surgeon Dr. Giuseppe Papia, Sunnybrook Hospital’s Project Saving Legs is preventing amputations for patients with diabetes. Ontario is blessed by the fact that many of the world’s leading health care professionals, both researchers and practitioners, have chosen to call the province home. That makes its hospitals and health care institutions some …