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 […]
How to prep vehicle for possible icy roads this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – If you absolutely need to travel this weekend, an expert says a few quick checks now can help prevent bigger problems if roads turn icy. Bryan Nugent, the owner of SafeWay Driving in Schertz, said his first advice is simple: avoid driving if you can. “The thing we always tell our students […]
Robots, AI and ‘smart tourism’ will change how we travel
Mengni Fu checks in to her hotel room using her mobile phone from the backseat of a taxi. When she arrives at the hotel, she drops her luggage to one of the porter robots who delivers it to her room. She unlocks her room with a digital key on her mobile phone. Then she sits […]
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 […]
Why you get constipated when you travel – and how to prevent it from ruining your holiday
“It is not just a casual complaint – medically, this is actually recognised as acute or secondary constipation brought on by environmental or behavioural changes related to travelling.” Dr Chok Aik Yong, medical director at Aelius Surgical Centre at Mount Elizabeth Orchard, explained that “travel constipation” is essentially regular constipation – a medically recognised condition […]
What you should know about ‘Bali belly’ and how to avoid it before it ruins your holiday
Bali offers unforgettable experiences for travellers thanks to its year-round warm weather, affordable resorts and cheap drinks. But there are other moments tourists might rather forget, like becoming sick with the dreaded “Bali belly”. About 1.5 million Australians visit the Island of the Gods in Indonesia annually, perhaps for a quick getaway or to immerse […]
How to Wrap Your Bars Like Grant Petersen
The latest edition of the Rivendell “blahg” features a guide on how to wrap your bars like founder Grant Petersen. For more on conspiracy theories about SRAM, Kent bikes, and felt bar wrap techniques, read on… The latest post on the Rivendell blog features an in-depth guide on how to wrap your bars like Grant […]
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 Use 1Password’s Travel Mode at the Border (2025)
Enter VeraCrypt. It’s a free, open source encryption app that can encrypt full drives, as well as operating system partitions, similar to BitLocker or FileVault. The big feature of VeraCrypt is plausible deniability. There are specific setup steps, but you can store an encrypted partition within an encrypted partition. When you encrypt a drive with […]