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Here is the difference between Scottish tartan and Canadian plaid

Here is the difference between Scottish tartan and Canadian plaid

Taking a look at the Scottish roots of a Vancouver clothing staple.
Ask Ellie: Dad needs to help daughter cope with mom's absence

Ask Ellie: Dad needs to help daughter cope with mom's absence

When divorce upends a child’s life, the remaining parent at home must seek counselling help before moving in someone new
A community of enthusiastic crafters have created little fibre libraries across Metro Vancouver

A community of enthusiastic crafters have created little fibre libraries across Metro Vancouver

"Take what you need, gift what you can" boxes filled with yarn and other textiles are popping up in and around Vancouver.
What the hell! Are Crocs back?

What the hell! Are Crocs back?

The controversial footwear is appearing in department stories and on the red carpet. What does this mean for Vancouver fashion?
What's filming in B.C. this spring

What's filming in B.C. this spring

Recognize that background in your favourite TV show or movie? There's been an uptick of filming notices, street detours and neon arrows taped to street lamps, a sure sign of spring in Hollywood North.
Ask Ellie: Platonic friend may have caring reasons for distancing

Ask Ellie: Platonic friend may have caring reasons for distancing

When a very close friend distances from personal contact with you, for reasons unknown, don’t jump to conclusions.
Ask Ellie: Practise self-protection with problematic old friends

Ask Ellie: Practise self-protection with problematic old friends

Self-care, practiced whenever confronted with other people’s negative behaviour toward you, is a shield that separates you emotionally from feeling hurt
Younger Canadians find belonging in shared lived experiences over place-based communities

Younger Canadians find belonging in shared lived experiences over place-based communities

B.C. has the highest levels for belonging to the province and Canada.
Ask Ellie: Give up the role of taskmaster in marriage

Ask Ellie: Give up the role of taskmaster in marriage

Try hiring a professional for big jobs around the house
More Canadians would quit if employers didn't allow working from home, poll finds

More Canadians would quit if employers didn't allow working from home, poll finds

Working in the office is so 2019.