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You have to visit this Niagara winery for amazing wine — and food

Before you pick up some great bottles at Two Sisters Vineyards, stop by the restaurant for traditional Italian fare made from family recipes

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Chef and owner Victor Ugwueke poses on the restaurant's backyard patio on Queen St. W. in Toronto, June 2, 2023. Afrobeat Kitchen, a pop-up turned brick-and-mortar restaurant in Parkdale that showcases chef and owner Victor Ugwueke's take on Nigerian cooking, which is influenced by the global cuisines he encountered while living in Toronto. Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star

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This chef’s twist on classic West African food is a welcome addition to Parkdale’s culinary strip

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Dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll of Toronto’s Compass Dermatology explains, “smoke has lots of harmful particles in it and chemicals that can irritate the skin.”

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Poor air quality is bad for your skin, too. Here’s how to protect yourself

Advice columnists Ellie and Lisi Tesher.

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Before I even said hello, she started screaming at me. Is this friendship worth saving? Ask Lisi

And Lisi offers advice to neighbours in the middle of a toxic hedge war

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After raising our kids, my wife finally went back to work a month ago. Why is she being so mean to me? Ask Lisi

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A Corsi-Rosenthal air purifier built by Liz Hradil is seen at her home in Syracuse, N.Y. after the wildfire smoke covered much of New York Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The method involves taping four air filters together with a box fan. Experts say the DIY method is highly effective against filtering air indoors against wildfire smoke.

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Social media helps invent, then circulate info on DIY air purifiers amid wildfire smoke

Anna Delvey, also known as Anna Sorokin, poses at her apartment in New York on May 26, 2023, to promote her podcast, “The Anna Delvey Show.

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Under house arrest, fake heiress Anna ‘Delvey’ Sorokin launches podcast to rehab public image

Life

In ‘The Blue Caftan,’ Moroccan film director tackles LGBTQ+ love and celebrates embroidery craft

Together

Nat Cooper at Jesse Abramson at the photobooth at the Drake Hotel.

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How do you celebrate your love in the most Toronto way possible? This couple has an idea or two

The Stratford Festival board of directors previewed the 2023 season.

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Toronto’s El Mocambo hosts Wet Gala, fashion event supporting clean water

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All of these wines are delicious and less than $20/750 ml.

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Cheap and cheerful wines at the LCBO to stock up on for your next party

A wildly popular Pinot Grigio is now in available in magnum size, plus an outstanding value red in magnum too

Food & Drink

This is one of Toronto's best old-school pizza and wing joints. But its charm goes beyond its food

Matt Basile is a chef, cookbook author and founder of Alchemy Grills.

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Old J.Crew sold preppy, privileged dreams as much as loafers and button-downs. A new book breaks down its cultural effect

Style

Call it the Mary Tyler Moore effect. A new doc shows how she moved us forward with her style and spirit

Fashion

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Travel

Built in 1985, Caracalla Spa has a waterpark vibe that draws a younger clientele and families.

Germany

‘All you wear is a smile’: In one of Europe’s greatest spa towns, I stripped down for wellness

Baden-Baden in Germany made UNESCO’s list of “the Great Spa Towns of Europe“ — for good reason.

Canada

Where to go next? Canadian travel writers recommend four unmissable hidden gems right here at home

Glorious poutine, the culinary pride of Quebec.

Canada

150 restaurants that changed the way Canadians eat — a critic’s new book serves up the unexpected

Politics

Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital

Business

Baby boomers buoy Transat sales, with no sign of slowdown on the horizon: CEO

Relationships

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I finally found the guy I want to marry. The only (big) problem? My mom. Ask Lisi

And Lisi counsels a letter writer concerned about becoming a doggie daddy

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I’m in my mid-40s. My girlfriend is a young millennial. Am I an old grouch — or is she a drama queen? Ask Ellie

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In high school, I gently rejected one of the rich kids' advances. Why is he acting weird decades later? Ask Ellie

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I discovered something awful about my ‘uncle.’ How do I forgive my mom for not telling me? Ask Lisi

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‘The first time I hugged her, I felt like I’d come home.’ These LGBTQ love stories will make you swoon

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Homes

Michael Laaniste at Millennia Park in Pickering: He’ll move from his parents’ house to his first home in 2024. It’s a new one-bedroom-plus den condo in Universal City.

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He calls Pickering home. Why are so many others now doing so, too?

Open concept, the dining room features a hardwood floor, a crystal chandelier, and a window.

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$1.5-million bungalow, surrounded by nature in the heart of Toronto, is Home of the Week

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Couple with three kids and expecting another wanted something different from their home

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Living with a renovation is stressful: preparation, communication are vital

Health

A group of tourists look east from a lookout on Mount Royal in Montreal on Monday, June 5, 2023. As wildfires continue to rage in Quebec and B.C. the smoke is blanketing cities and communities far away from the blazes and triggering air quality alerts.

Health & Wellness

How to stay healthy as wildfire smoke spreads across large swaths of Canada

- Pope Francis appears on a balcony of the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, July 11, 2021, where he was recovering from intestinal surgery, for the traditional Sunday blessing and Angelus prayer. The Vatican said Francis, 86, would be put under general anesthesia for the procedure Wednesday afternoon, June 07, 2023, and would be hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital for several days.

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What kind of surgery did Pope Francis have, and why?

United States

Nursing home resident pleads guilty to murder, rape of 80-year-old invalid

United States

Dispute erupts over a section of Kentucky’s transgender law that hinges on one word

Parenting

Too much screen time is terrible for kids. This summer, encourage them to have a low-tech, high-fun summer.

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The ‘mom types’ trend is silly but irresistible. So which type are you: silky, crunchy, almond or … scrunchie?

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With group activities, a long list of amenities and on-site medical assistance, picking a retirement home is about more than just selecting a place to sleep and eat.

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Picking a retirement community is about reflecting on not only your interests but also what your future health needs might be.

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Meet the 2023 Immigration Women of Inspiration recipients

We shine the spotlight on five immigrant women who are helping strengthen the Canadian banking and financial sectors.

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Caregiving

For some 2SLGBTQI+ seniors, having strangers in their homes can be a stressful experience that leaves them feeling vulnerable said Tom Warner, chair of Senior Pride Network Toronto.

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Recent study highlights the challenges and concerns 2SLGBTQI+ seniors have when it comes to receiving homecare

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You may be a caregiver and not even realize it

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Inflation is impacting Canadian caregivers, but tax relief can help

Private Schools

Students at Toronto’s Bishop Strachan School have access to labs equipped 3-D printers and virtual reality programs to understand the design of buildings.

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High tech solutions keeping students engaged

By putting a strategy in place it is still possible fort parents to afford to send their children to private school, even during challenging economic times said financial advisor Jonathan Rivard.

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When it comes to an admission interview, just be yourself

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For many families, this Lunar New Year takes on extra meaning as we begin to emerge from the pandemic

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Giving Tuesday

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Giving isn’t just for Giving Tuesday

As we head into the holiday season, Canadians are being urged to give back to this country’s many deserving charities

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Charities struggling to overcome pandemic effect, report shows

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What’s in a name?

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Among the most valuable resources for charities: your time

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Small start, big impact

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A life-altering cheque set this dancer on a path of philanthropy

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How to successfully crowd-source for a good cause

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You have to visit this Niagara winery for amazing wine — and food

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This chef’s twist on classic West African food is a welcome addition to Parkdale’s culinary strip

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Poor air quality is bad for your skin, too. Here’s how to protect yourself

Before I even said hello, she started screaming at me. Is this friendship worth saving? Ask Lisi

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After raising our kids, my wife finally went back to work a month ago. Why is she being so mean to me? Ask Lisi

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Social media helps invent, then circulate info on DIY air purifiers amid wildfire smoke

Under house arrest, fake heiress Anna ‘Delvey’ Sorokin launches podcast to rehab public image

In ‘The Blue Caftan,’ Moroccan film director tackles LGBTQ+ love and celebrates embroidery craft

How do you celebrate your love in the most Toronto way possible? This couple has an idea or two

Who took the stage when the Stratford Festival held a sneak peek at its 2023 season

Toronto’s El Mocambo hosts Wet Gala, fashion event supporting clean water

Cheap and cheerful wines at the LCBO to stock up on for your next party

This is one of Toronto's best old-school pizza and wing joints. But its charm goes beyond its food

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Old J.Crew sold preppy, privileged dreams as much as loafers and button-downs. A new book breaks down its cultural effect

Call it the Mary Tyler Moore effect. A new doc shows how she moved us forward with her style and spirit

Want to shop the rainbow? These Pride collections will actually give back

‘All you wear is a smile’: In one of Europe’s greatest spa towns, I stripped down for wellness

Where to go next? Canadian travel writers recommend four unmissable hidden gems right here at home

150 restaurants that changed the way Canadians eat — a critic’s new book serves up the unexpected

Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital

Baby boomers buoy Transat sales, with no sign of slowdown on the horizon: CEO

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I discovered something awful about my ‘uncle.’ How do I forgive my mom for not telling me? Ask Lisi

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He calls Pickering home. Why are so many others now doing so, too?

$1.5-million bungalow, surrounded by nature in the heart of Toronto, is Home of the Week

Couple with three kids and expecting another wanted something different from their home

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How to stay healthy as wildfire smoke spreads across large swaths of Canada

What kind of surgery did Pope Francis have, and why?

Nursing home resident pleads guilty to murder, rape of 80-year-old invalid

Dispute erupts over a section of Kentucky’s transgender law that hinges on one word

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