BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Spring’s almost upon us, and as the snow recedes, the blossoms bloom, and the trees regrow their old covering of foliage, the wilderness minded among us turn back to getting out into nature for another long…
Study indicates that hungry grocery shoppers could make better choices if they knew where to look
BY: NADIA ZAIDI We’re all guilty of grocery shopping while we’re hungry. And what usually happens? Well, let’s just say we end up spending more than we wanted, and eating more, too. Somehow when you’re hungry, everything at the grocery…
‘Exercise pill’ boosts athletic endurance by 70 percent
Let’s be honest here for a moment – few people like exercise. Sure, it’s regularly touted as the be-all end-all for many of the modern health woes that plague our society. It’s clear that many of our health woes could…
Top 5 Canadian camping getaways
As summer stretches out before you, the inevitable question always descends: what are you going to do this summer? Travel comes up a lot, of course. With glitzy resorts and theme parks springing up around the world, it’s sometimes easy…
What is Exploding Head Syndrome?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Imagine going to sleep with the sounds of gunfire, or a large object crashing to the ground? No, these aren’t the night terrors of someone living in the war-torn third world. It happens every single night, inside…
Mental health and children: why we need to teach kids about mental health
Talking to children can be challenging especially if it involves serious matters of an adult nature. Mental health is one of those matters, but like sex education, it is a subject matter that needs to be properly communicated to young…
Backpacking hammock: Pros and cons
There is nothing more important than getting a good nights sleep while backpacking. With ample snooze time, you’ll have a healthy mind and body, and will therefore be able to backpack more efficiently. While the default option for what backpackers…
Mental illness: 5 ways it also affects your loved ones
One in every four people will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. Mental illness doesn’t just involve those affected but also those close to them: their family and friends. Let’s take a look at how mental…
Why Trumponomics can’t totally sink climate action
In the ashes of November 9, 2016, the United States – and the world – looked uneasily at the next four years, unsure of what the new commander-in-chief might do. Trump’s fiery rhetoric careened wildly from position to position, both…
I drank turmeric and warm milk for three weeks and this is what happened
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Turmeric is the newest super food, and guess who jumped on the bandwagon? Yours truly. In my defence (I know I’ve always been a go-against-the-grain type of gal), but turmeric is a daily staple in any south-Asian…
We need to change the language of news
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Islamic terrorism and Islamic extremist are words that should be eliminated from the vernacular of news and global dialogue. It ruptures any semblance of objectivity, and our ability to decipher between individual acts and religion. Nothing good comes…
The most effective herbs for sleep and relaxation
BY: JANE COLLINS Sleep is one of the things that every human being must have for survival. But, just because it is important does not mean that it always comes easy. With busy work and life schedules – and the…
Iranian-German artist creates one of a kind continuous line tattoos
One line can speak a thousand words. Mo Ganji’s mission is to create simple images with strong impact by creating single line image tattoos. Ganji blends seamlessly with the minimalist and mini tattoo craze that has been spearheaded by tattoo…
Think Big: How To Design A Bedroom for A Tiny House
BY: RACHEL MINAHAN A tiny house means limited space. It also means that designing can be a bit harder than it would with a big house. However, having a small house can also be a blessing in disguise sometimes. While…
5 breathtaking ecovillages that will make you want to drop everything and go off-grid right now
BY: FRANCESCA WHITLOCK We’ve all experienced it. That moment on your sweaty, crowded commute, or in the middle of another meaningless teleconference, when you finally think: enough. I’m out. There’s gotta be more to life than this. But taking that…
Is it healthier to be a vegetarian?
Are you a veggie hipster like me? Were you also a vegetarian before it was “cool”? Ok give me a second to defend myself against the ones that might be thinking, “wow, this girl is full of it thinking she’s…
How the reintroduction of wolves saved Yellowstone National Park
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Walking through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming you’ll be happy to see an abundance of willow and aspen trees and hear the melodies of song-birds, a very different impression than that of 20 years ago. This change in…
Build your own capsule wardrobe and give a middle finger to excessive consumerism
BY: SYDNEY KEEFE In recent years the minimalist trend has really taken off. Monochromatic and simplistic clothes and furniture have become the go to of the young and fashionable. But some have taken this minimalist stance a step further and…
Rooftopping photographer captures incredible unseen views of Toronto’s cityscape (photos)
BY: JAEDYIN BARNES All photos by Sxifty. Rooftopping – a worldwide phenomenon that has recently attracted thousands of thrillseekers and adventurers around the world. Their goal is scaling the tallest building in the highest profile cities. There is much controversy surrounding…
Top 10 animal charities to donate to
BY RHIANN MOORE It can be difficult to sift through all the information online and find out which charities are using your money the right way. That’s why we’ve put together a handy list of 10 amazing animal charities that will use…