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Recipes
This miso and tofu soup will have you craving a trip to Japan
It’s a fast and easy meal that’s also filling.

Life
The local flower movement is flourishing in Toronto
There’s growing demand for fresh cut flowers that have not been imported and are grown sustainably and seasonally.
Relationships
Advice
My wife is being cold in the bedroom and told me to get a ‘happy ending’: Ask Ellie
If your partner is becoming physically distant both of you must talk it through to find out the reason why, writes Ellie.
Horoscopes
Horoscope for Saturday, April 20, 2019
Daily horoscope
Recipes
Herb-crusted lamb chops
Recipes
Give in to your cheese craving with this mac and cheese
Relationships
Advice
Dating Diaries: An immediate connection over dinner leads to flowers and romance
Walter and I had had an immediate connection. We were both highly interested in what the other had to say. He later said he had found me beautiful, which nobody has said to me before.

Fashion and Beauty

Recycling Electronics

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Earth Week & Beyond
Nearly 30 years after the first Earth Day in Canada, the importance of environmental action has only grown
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The speed of tech
As quickly as our technology is advancing, our devices are becoming obsolete
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Recycling 101
Contributing to a sustainable future has never been easier

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5 things you should know about e-waste
It’s easy to recycle your end-of-life electronics

Live Beautifully

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Adding Personal Touches to a New Home
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Designer Secrets to Selecting Finishes for Your New Home
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Behind the Design: The Makings of a Model Home

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How to finish your space like a designer
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Home accessorizing made simple

Courses and Careers

Courses for Careers
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Specialized training launches unusual careers
From tea to cheese to clowning around, several schools’ offerings prep students for niche careers
Courses for Careers
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Going back to school leads to new careers
4 Canadians who’ve changed what they do for a living offer advice on how to make the switch
Courses for Careers
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Program builds careers in residential construction management
The 31-week college program includes a paid co-op with GTA builders and members of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario

Courses for Careers
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Career opportunities to grow along with aging population
Many schools are developing new courses to meet the care demands expected from an increasing number of seniors
Courses for Careers
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Courses teach proactive ways to stop crime
Criminal activity may be evolving, but so are the methods and techniques used to detect and prevent it

Courses and Careers

Courses for Careers
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Sustainable beekeeping programs are creating a buzz
Decline in honeybee population sparks what have become popular studies
College providing hospitality students with sexual violence and intervention training
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Centennial aims to offer protection in the wake of #metoo
Courses for Careers
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Courses translate to jobs in multicultural Toronto
Interpreters can help the influx of newcomers get settled into their new lives

Courses for Careers
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‘Fraud squads’ need forensic accountants
U of T Mississauga offers master’s degree in forensic accounting as one of the only such programs in the world
Courses for Careers
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Cannabis courses target new job market
Canada’s legalization of marijuana looks set to spark demand for particular skill sets

Post-Secondary Education

Post-Secondary Education
How to resist the urge to skip class
Attendance helps to facilitate learning and builds a work ethic that carries over into career
Post-Secondary Education
Courses and programs for the future
5 post-secondary courses and programs suited to students who have their sights set on innovation and ingenuity

Making a difference

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Laying a foundation for success
Why supporting Education Assistants matters
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Stenberg College student interns provide free counselling
School’s Moving Forward Family Services provides free or low-cost services in 15 languages
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Changing lives, frame by frame
A sneak peek into the rewarding profession of eye care with Stenberg College’s Licensed Optician program graduates and instructors

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A career dedicated to fun and wellness
Therapeutic Recreation Assistants (TRAs) use their talents to enrich the lives of seniors
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Education Assistants change lives, moment by moment
A career as an Education Assistant can be a series of life-changing moments

Toronto In Concert

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Koerner Hall’s 10th concert season ends on a high note
Koerner Hall’s season finale closes 10th anniversary concert season with a flourish
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How to see world-class performers before they’re famous
Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould School student stars shine
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Premieres abound at sixth annual 21C music festival
The Royal Conservatory’s annual celebration returns for five days of contemporary music

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Give the gift of music
Tickets to Koerner Hall concerts make the perfect holiday presents
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Mervon Mehta sparks a musical dialogue at Koerner Hall
The Royal Conservatory of Music’s executive director says intimacy is key to the venue’s success
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Royal Conservatory ensembles showcase new talent
With KUNÉ, the ARC Ensemble and the Royal Conservatory Orchestra, Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music makes its mark on the city’s music scene
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The world is coming to Toronto
The Royal Conservatory of Music’s 2018-19 season brings the world’s best musicians to town
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Koerner Hall celebrates 10 years of musical magic
Part of The Royal Conservatory of Music, the downtown venue will hold special events for its anniversary season
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A closer look at Koerner Hall
The world-class concert hall is an acoustic marvel and a hub for live music in the city

Seniors' Housing Forum

Calgary Seniors' Housing Forum
Driverless cars a game-changer for seniors
When driverless cars enter the Canadian market, they will provide people with increased mobility opportunities and improving their quality of life.
Calgary Seniors' Housing Forum
OASIS offers healthy living in apartment buildings
This unique healthy living program has been so successful that the model could be rolled out to many apartment buildings in Canada.
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How to age in place
Home modifications can allow people living with dementia to safely stay in their own homes for longer

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Protect your property interests
Get legal advice before signing over your home to family members or caregivers, however good your intentions may be
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How to avoid isolation as you age
Local initiatives seek to reduce the risk of isolation faced by seniors due to decreased mobility and the rise of technology
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Helping seniors make housing decisions
As we get older, there are many changes and challenges we deal with, but with some planning and research, we can enhance our quality of life by actually embracing some of those changes.

Value Your Home

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Easy landscaping tips
Getting your yard looking beautiful is easy, and you can do it in one season
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10 things every new homeowner should know
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Décor dos and don'ts
Smart and simple tips to get the most out of your home decor

Home Essentials

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Rural renaissance: Small towns are back
Disheartened by over-crowding, GTAers are chasing a slower pace
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Is Hamilton Toronto’s Brooklyn?
A new crowd is paving the way for Hamilton’s vibrant atmosphere
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Emerging trends shaping real estate in 2019
Uncertainty faces housing as technological and social change transforms how people live and work

Learning at Centennial

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Centennial looks ahead to industry trends
Centennial College’s School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design programs open doors to an array of careers
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Heavy-duty transportation jobs are in demand
Centennial programs offer various ways to enter the heavy-duty equipment and truck and coach industries where there is a significant skills shortage
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Graduate certificates help to ensure business success
The Business School at Centennial College offers students practical training with its concentration on industry-relevant courses

Moving Forward
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Five questions for move-up homebuyers
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Resale demand limps along in March
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City’s green spaces draw homeowners