I’ve been going to the same strength class at The Academy in Calgary for over eight years. You’d think by now I’d know what time it starts. But if I roll in late, I know Darci will have laid out the weights for us latecomers. She also reminds the instructors when they’ve lost count, which is important because nobody wants to do any more pushups than they have to. Another regular is Debbie, whose snarky comments make us laugh and forget the hard work we’re working. And our instructor Dianne, a newcomer of less than two years, inspires us with her dedication to fitness since retiring. Read More

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Cabbage has risen to become the trendy vegetable appearing in restaurant dishes, recipes, and weeknight dinners alike. Nutrient-dense, budget-friendly and versatile, cabbage deserves the spotlight. Read More

Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series has clearly lived up to its name — so much that the Nova Scotia author’s latest accolade seems to have been inspired by the famous hockey romance TV series. Read More