Saskatchewan shows Alberta how to handle a separatist threat seeking U.S. support
Open this photo in gallery: A brief expression of support in Saskatchewan for joining the United States, back in 1980, was stifled by the provincial legislature. Today, some separatists in Alberta have similarly expressed support for union with the United States.Amir Salehi/The Globe and Mail Bill Waiser is a Saskatoon-based historian and the author of […]
These roasted potatoes come with a satisfying crunch
Open this photo in gallery: The crispy exterior of these roasted potatoes contrasts with their soft, fluffy insides.Julie Van Rosendaal/The Globe and Mail It’s often said we eat with our eyes, but we use all our senses when we eat: Our sense of smell has a greater impact on our sense of taste than our […]
Old family photos collecting dust? Here’s how to get rid of them without letting go of the memories
Open this photo in gallery: A bucket of photos for sale at Vancouver store Georgia General.Stephan Petar Many people have boxes of photos stored in garages, attics or crawlspaces that they can’t bear to part with – even as the pictures collect dust or slowly deteriorate. Photographs can illustrate life stages and remind us of […]
How to nurture your long-distance friendships
Open this photo in gallery: Research has shown that our social networks tend to shrink around the age of 25.iStockphoto/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Just a few years ago, I simply had to walk a few steps across my Toronto apartment to talk to my two best friends. I was a part of a tight-knit, five-person […]
How to keep your money safe from hackers
Open this photo in gallery: Passwords should be encrypted and stored in a password manager, such as those built into operating systems and web browsers.RayaHristova/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Last month, The Globe and Mail published the story of a Questrade client who lost $70,000 in a cybercrime. Alarmingly, Questrade refused to reimburse the client for […]
Power to the renter: Here’s how to score a deal in a renter’s market
Open this photo in gallery: More than 80 per cent of Toronto’s condo investors are not collecting enough in rent to pay their mortgages.SHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters Renting a home, especially in a big city like Toronto or Vancouver, is expensive. Historically tight housing supply and the popularity of living in such cities means landlords can typically […]
How to know when it’s time to break up with a friend, and do it kindly
Open this photo in gallery: salim hanzaz/Getty Images Last year, I began to feel uncomfortable in one of my longest-held friendships. Political and value-based differences that had always been present seemed to get more apparent, especially as the world became a more polarized place, and I found myself feeling more and more confined by the […]
Ontario couple loses nearly $4,000 after booking Jamaican anniversary trip — how to avoid a similar mistake
Married couple It’s been scientifically proven that being in love affects the way you think, meaning the term “rose-colored glasses” has at least some basis in fact. For an Ontario couple hoping to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in Jamaica, apparently being lovestruck might affect your trip booking abilities too. In March, Lizanne Hamstali of […]
How to prevent tweaks, strains and tears caused by tennis, running and other popular workouts
Open this photo in gallery: When it comes to the dreaded tennis elbow, choosing the right racquet can help avoid pain.Illustration by Drew Shannon One thing that holds people back from physical activity – aside from busy schedules, family obligations and aging – is the fear of getting injured. For any weekend warrior, an injury […]
How to win the housing density debate
Open this photo in gallery: Toronto city council voted this week against a plan for a citywide authorization of multiplexes of six units.Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail When making the argument for more housing in cities, advocates and politicians should consider why the federal carbon fuel charge failed. Climate change is a real and pressing […]