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The best books we read this year (so far)

The year isn’t over yet, but we’re already crowning some of our favourite reads – and it wasn’t easy. Between new releases and old favourites, narrowing it down to a hand…

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The best books we read this year (so far)

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When your parents die, you join a club no one mentions

Losing our parents is an expected part of life. It’s the way things should be – adult children bury their elderly parents. It’s so normal that no one really talks about h…

By Elspeth Raisbeck

resilience

You don’t find resilience. You build it.

Resilience doesn’t always look brave. Sometimes, it’s about showing up when things are uncertain and you’re not sure what’s next. For me, it started in my home office, su…

resilience

How I turned my envy into inspiration

I saw the Facebook post through a rising haze of green. Not the bright leafy green of a fresh spring day, but the dull kind that reeks of sludge. I peered at the words on…

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This new podcast documents all 580 femicide cases recorded in Canada since 2020

As Canada marks the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, a national advocacy group is taking to the airwaves with a powerful new project aimed at raising aw…

By Lisa Thibodeau

gynecological cancers

69% of women are unsure about the signs or risks of gynecological cancers. Are you one of them?

When it comes to their health, women are often vigilant – tracking cycles, booking screenings, and noticing changes. Yet for many, gynecological cancers remain something …

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gynecological cancers

Mary-Jane Lorette

Connecting the world: Mary-Jane Lorette’s 30-year career in aviation

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Why Canada can’t afford to ignore its gender gap in politics

Once a global leader in women’s political representation, Canada now ranks 71st in the world – a startling drop from 28th just 25 years ago. While other nations have intr…

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Catherine McKenna on what it really means to ‘Run Like a Girl’

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Toxic politics: Why Pam Damoff and other women are walking away

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liver disease

Liver disease is rising among women: How small changes can protect your health

Many of us are rethinking our approach to wellness, paying closer attention to our sleep, movement and what we eat. Yet one organ that is central to our health, driving n…

By Laura Dellandrea

liver disease

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The best books we read this year (so far)

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Lyse Doucet

In The Finest Hotel in Kabul, Lyse Doucet reminds us that every person has a story worth telling

For decades, BBC’s Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet has reported from some of the world’s most complex and challenging corners. In her latest book, though, she shifts focus from major news headlines to the human stories behind them.

By Lisa Thibodeau

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Oprah's 100 Favourite Things

Two Canadian women-led brands score a spot on Oprah’s 100 Favourite Things

You know the holidays are near when the air gets crisp, the snow starts to fall, and Oprah releases her 100 Favourite Things list. For nearly three decades, her picks hav…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Oprah's 100 Favourite Things