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Ready for a new chapter

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Ann Cleveland began her career out of necessity, with a little bit of luck thrown in.

These are a few of her favourite things

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These are a few of her favourite things

Bill's boudoir will soon be terrific in taupe ... thanks to Debbie

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Confession, they say, is good for the soul.

Celebrating the dog

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The list of ways dogs have helped humans throughout history is almost endless.

Here's a look at some great reptile pets for beginners

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They don't purr like a cleaned daily cat or fetch like a dog. They have neither soft fur nor pleading eyes. But for a lot of people, reptiles and amphibians are perfect pets.
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Safe breathing for birds on the road

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Q: I'm moving next month, driving a rented truck halfway across the country along with my dog and parrot.

A few words from those who know her well

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"A whole lot of things make her special. We get along fairly well most of the time. I'm glad to see her done this shift work, it has been 30 years. We can do some more things together now."

Strawberry sorbet

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Frozen desserts are a great way to beat the summer heat, but all the fat in ice cream makes it more suitable for an occasional treat than a daily cooler.

Granola scones a healthy, delicious treat to take to cottage or campsite

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Here is a super healthy breakfast or anytime snack to serve during the summer months. Perfect for carrying to the cottage, these granola scones will win many fans.

Italian ingredients used to stuff jumbo mushrooms with zesty flavour

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These extra-large mushrooms hold more filling and thus make an excellent vegetable accompaniment for dinner. Or serve them as part of an antipasto platter.

Safety tips for when you grill

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These days, everything causes cancer, it seems - grilling is no different. Now, we're not suggesting you never grill, but there are a few steps to take to make it safer.

Balance in Pictures

Climbing Camp care package for tweens, teens can include magazines, Frisbee, nail polish Eating in the great outdoors Celebrating the dog Pretty in pink Barbecue chicken pasta salad tossed with lime and sour cream Strawberry cassata Avoiding the 'summer learning loss' An artist with a distinctly unique vision H!N! | Bringing  pandemic vaccine to flu clinics first  requires animal, human testing

Climb every mountain, ford every stream ...

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The last time I saw John Bowles, I was clinging to the UNB climbing wall, unsuccessfully attempting to channel my inner Spider-Man.

Climbing

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Climbing has done more than take John Bowles up a wall or cliff face, it has taken him around the world.

Pretty in pink

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As designers, we're perpetually searching for rooms that elicit the toughest challenges. We love raising the bar and tackling spaces that others might think are beyond salvation. And, we're sure you'll agree, they don't come much tougher than this living room.

Flouring a pan

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Dear Heloise: Thought I would share my trick for flouring a greased pan. Take an empty spice bottle (one with a shaker with small holes) and fill with flour. It's simple to shake out some flour.

Camp care package for tweens, teens can include magazines, Frisbee, nail polish

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My son sent a single postcard home his first time at sleep-away camp.

A mom ruminates over what life is like with four almost-grown boys

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A smoke alarm's shrill staccato penetrates the fog of REM sleep. It's the middle of the night and somewhere in the distance, hungry male teenagers are baking frozen pizza in an oven that needs to be cleaned.

Looking for ways to protect babies from fetal alcohol syndrome when mom drinks

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Drinking during pregnancy can seriously harm a baby's brain, yet thousands of mothers-to-be still do.

Eating in the great outdoors

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Chantal LaCosta loves a good picnic.

Tips for a pleasant picnic

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Tips for a pleasant picnic

Dentist's suspicions were correct

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DEAR DR. GOTT: In 1999, my dentist saw a discolouration on the floor of my mouth. He told me to see a doctor about it. The doctor talked me into having the spot surgically removed.

Are liquid calories catching up with us?

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There was a time when all our calories came from food, but that is no longer the case.

An artist with a distinctly unique vision

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Catherine Hale delights in giving new life to old things.

The most unexpected surprises are often the sweetest

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Skip me if you must today, but indulge me if you will.

Meet our reader's pets

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Meet our reader's pets
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