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A number of exotic animals are illegal to own in Canada and can vary from province to province. Looking for an animal companion that’s outside of the mainstream compared to cats, dogs and goldfish? There are certain animals that should not be considered when looking for a pet due to animal welfare and cruelty, environmental

Check out these Canadian trips if you’ve always wanted to travel solo. While it can be intimidating at first, once you’ve tried it, you’ll be hooked. After all, when you’re not with a travel buddy, you can go where you want to go, see what you want to see and do what you want to

‘Tis the season for family gatherings, festive markets, cookie exchanges — and wondering exactly how those very well-off royals spend the holidays. As it turns out, the House of Windsor had more than their share of quirky and downright unusual Christmas traditions that will leave you scratching your head. From gut-busting gag gifts and garlic

TikTok’s algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report published Wednesday that highlights concerns about social media and its impact on youth mental health. Researchers at the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate created TikTok accounts for fictional teen personas in the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada and

As all things do, baby names go in and out of style too. The online parenting website BabyCenter recently published its annual gendered lists of the top 100 newborn names in Canada. Though the website does not include its methodology for creating the lists, the most popular names of 2022 can provide some insight into

Girls Guides of Canada has released the two branch names that are in the running to replace the Brownies. It was announced earlier this month that Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) will change the name of the Brownies branch for seven- and eight-year-old girls in an effort to be more inclusive. “We have heard from

Every year, buying presents for a gift exchange gets more and more difficult, especially if there’s a lower price limit. As inflation soars and the cost of goods rises, it can feel nearly impossible to find a gift within the typical $25 budget. Some folks will use a gift exchange as a means to get rid

Even as food prices continue to rise in Canada, it is possible to eat healthy by looking for cheaper alternatives and dabbling more in plant-based diets, according to some experts. As food costs have increased, some suggest more and more Canadians are opting to substitute one kind of meat for a cheaper option, or move towards

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade abortion rights earlier this year, Canadians speculated that this country would become a destination, if not a safe haven, for Americans who could no longer get care in their home states. As it stands, though, the system in Canada is struggling to provide for its

Shopping for the men in one’s life can be tough, and that isn’t helped by the fact that some gift guides geared towards dads, brothers and significant others seem to think that guys all like whiskey, golf and beard oil. Not every man wants a beer subscription or a 20-piece BBQ utensil set (real suggestions