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Everyday Guidebook

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Lawn care the natural way
  (NC)-More Canadians are looking for natu...

Navigating the stages of menopause
(NC)-The average age of menopause is 50 to 51 ye...

The kitchen staple that goes beyond breakfast
(NC)-Creating a great dinner starts with the rig...

Tasty and creative ways to make fibre fun for your kids
(NC)-Kids can be creative when they don't ...

Prevent hearing damage in children
(NC)-The Canadian Association of Speech-La...

Tips for saving our Canadian water resources
Water Watch (NC)-A new national survey cond...

Caring for someone who is terminally ill? Go To Virtual Hospice
. How do I support someone who is terminally ill? ...

Advantages for home sellers in a down market
(NC)-With the effects of the global econom...

Ten things to do today to help the environment
  (NC)-Sometimes, it's the little things t...

Prepare home-cooked family meals for under $10
(NC)-Times are tough on families' budgets right no...

Do ads weigh heavily on kids?
  (NC)-A CIHR-funded study will investigat...

Spot the e-mail spoof
(NC)-E-mails are an environmentally friendly and...

The transition to digital television in Canada - what does it mean?
. Canada will join other nations around the worl...

Mushrooms and Gout
So, your concern is gout (NC)-Did you know that g...

Forest Mushroom Turnovers - Recipe
Forest Mushroom Turnovers with Sour Cream and Chiv...

Cell Phone Recycling
Wireless industry fronts cell phone recycling init...

Are you being scammed?
Are you being scammed?(NC)-Have you recently:. rec...

Tax and New Canadians
New Canadians have tax obligations too(NC)-Every y...

Ventilate AND insulate
Ventilate AND insulate - striking the right balanc...

Encourage your child to read this summer
  By Gord Terry (NC)-In Ju...

Sustainable Practices: Do your foods uphold your commitment to the planet?
By J.C. Carroll (NC)-Canada is a place of grea...

So, your concern is healthy aging
(NC)-In 2001, one in eight Canadians were 65 years...

Doggy Boarding - What do you need to know?
(NC)-As much as you may want to, sometimes taking ...

Seventy per cent of Canadians polled admit to having a cluttered workspace
(NC)- In a recent poll conducted by Angus Reid Str...

Teach your child the power of their voice
  (NC)-Building the citizens o...

Environment Watch: Protect our fragile lakes and rivers
Environment Watch: Protect our fragile lakes and ...

Summer road trip preparation
(NC)-To ensure that the lo...

Put your old tech treasures out to green pastures
  (NC)-In the virtual world, t...

Smart technologies enhance at-home printing
Smart technologies enhance at-home printing ...

A guide to keeping kids of all ages active
A guide to keeping kids of all ages active (NC...

Help your teen build self esteem
Help your teen build self esteem By J.C. C...

It's now easier and more affordable than ever to clean green
(NC)-Going "green" doesn't have to be al...

Planning a successful family camping trip
  (NC)-With summer drawing nea...

Create an ideal home office, big or small
Create an ideal home office, big or small(NC)-Many...

A new year brings a new way to treat Alzheimer's disease
A new year brings a new way to treat Alzheimer's d...

Pets are what they eat! Why feeding the right type of food can help your pet's smile and health.
Pets are what they eat! Why feeding the right type...

Almonds boost nutrition, not weight
Almonds boost nutrition, not weight(NC)-What if on...

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are a bright idea
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are a bright ideaW...

Energy-saving tips for homeowners
Energy-saving tips for homeowners (NC)-The cost of...

"Smart-size" your golden years
"Smart-size" your golden years(NC)-You'v...

Top New Years Resolutions: Stop smoking and maintain your passion for living
Top New Years Resolutions: Stop smoking and mainta...

Canadians feel parents too aggressive at kids' hockey games
Canadians feel parents too aggressive at kids' hoc...

Get the inside scoop on universities quickly online
Get the inside scoop on universities quickly onlin...

How to deal with lost luggage
How to deal with lost luggage(NC)-As travellers pr...

At last, a munch that packs nutritional punch
At last, a munch that packs nutritional punch(NC)-...

Take these steps after an auto accident
Take these steps after an auto accident(NC)-Most o...

Shopping Tips: High tech items excite us like magic
Shopping Tips: High tech items excite us like magi...

Student Tips: Make your university application stand out from the crowd
Student Tips: Make your university application sta...

Do popular cold remedies really work?
Do popular cold remedies really work?(NC)-Some of ...

'Tis the season for thieves too: Protect yourself from a home invasion
'Tis the season for thieves too: Protect yourself ...

Pump up the volume: new phones help you hear better
Pump up the volume: new phones help you hear bette...

Creating holiday glamour
You can’t deny it any longer – the Holiday season ...

Safe driving tips for winter road conditions
(NC)-Canadian winters are notoriously dangerous an...

10 ways to celebrate Family Literacy Day
(NC)-January 27, 2008 will mark the tenth year of ...

Tune up your body this winter
Tune up your body this winterBy Tara Madden (NC)-G...

How to prepare the perfect cheese plate
How to prepare the perfect cheese plateBy J. C. Ca...

Shipping clues to prevent the holiday blues
Shipping clues to prevent the holiday blues(NC)-Th...

Dreaming of a green Christmas
Dreaming of a green Christmas(NC)-Providing eco-se...

Eating lean for New Year's fitness regimens
Eating lean for New Year's fitness regimens(NC)-If...

Packing up your BBQ? Tips on how to get the best out of indoor grilling
Packing up your BBQ? Tips on how to get the best o...

Capture the best family holiday memories
Capture the best family holiday memories (NC)-The ...

Does speeding really save you time?
Does speeding really save you time? (NC)-We've all...

What's the diff with high def?
What's the diff with high def?By Bruce Peddleton (...

Go green with spinach
Go green with spinach(NC)-The sight of Popeye's bu...

Tips on looking and feeling healthy during your next winter getaway
Tips on looking and feeling healthy during your ne...

LED is the lighting of the future
LED is the lighting of the future So, you have...

Free your PC from clutter
Free your PC from clutter (NC)-For many, spring...

Greece: Discover the land of your dreams
Greece: Discover the land of your dreams (NC)-G...

Simple tips for enjoying great holiday photos
Simple tips for enjoying great holiday photos ...

Immune-enhancing lemon ginger tea
Immune-enhancing lemon ginger tea (NC)-Let's ...

Some tips on making literacy 'a family thing'
Some tips on making literacy 'a family thing' (NC...

Successful Partnerships Make your Business run Better
Successful partnerships make your business run bet...

Educate customers to help increase your cash flow
Educate customers to help increase your cash flow ...

Are your business cards making a good impression?
Workplace Tips: Are your business cards making a g...

Does your business live up to new compliance rules?
Does your business live up to new compliance rules...

Internet phone service is a smart choice for small business
Internet phone service is a smart choice for small...

Let the government pay some of the rent
Small Business Tips: Let the government pay some o...

New food trend in Ontario:
New food trend in Ontario:Applesauce and spuds rep...

What is a home inspection?
What is a home inspection? (NC)-Whether you a...

Teen nutrition programs promote eating and learning
Teen nutrition programs promote eating and learnin...

Guide helps families deal with bullying
Guide helps families deal with bullying (NC)-Be i...

Good car maintenance returns 6:1
Good car maintenance returns 6:1 By J. C. Carroll ...

How to care for your digital camera
How to care for your digital camera (NC)-You've ...

Spiders: Helpful or harmful?
Spiders: Helpful or harmful? It's important to kno...

Easy and affordable home makeover
Easy and affordable home makeover (NC)-Many...

Back to school checklist
Back to school checklist (NC)-With Septembe...

The low-down on hybrids
Gas prices got you thinking it's time to drive gre...

Canada's eight priceless wonders
Canada's eight priceless wonders (NC)-The Se...

When is worry too much?
When is worry too much? (NC)-Everyone experiences...

Get the vibe on Canadian youth
Get the vibe on Canadian youth (NC)-What do y...

Solar program freeze akin to shutting hospitals while debating healthcare.
Solar program freeze akin to shutting hospitals wh...

Safe Kids Canada survey...rail safety.
Safe Kids Canada survey reveals only 30 per cent o...

Summer Holidays and ADHD
Summer holidays don't have to be a 'drug holiday' ...

Help your central air conditioner handle the heat
Help your central air conditioner handle the heat ...

Beware of "homemade" cleaning mixtures
Beware of "homemade" cleaning mixtures (NC)-Altho...

Kid-safe cleaning
Kid-safe cleaning Photo courtesy of Metro Cr...

Backyard Entertaining
Nothing is easier on the hostess than dips (N...

Smooth sailing family vacations
(NC)-Think cruising is for honeymooners and retire...

Your tools: Safe and sound
  (NC)-One of the major elements in the ...

Healing the Family Heart: Time-out sucks.away your child's emotional security
By Bryan Post (NC)-One of the most commonly used...

Save your Energy for Romance
(NC)-Feb. 1, 2006. Five ways to turn on the heat t...

Aspen: Prime real estate for nesting birds and mammals in Interior Douglas-fir forest in B.C.
Trembling Aspen is hot real estate for cavity nest...

Dietary Supplements among First Lines of Defense in Treatment of Menopause Symptoms
Toronto, Canada June 29, 2005-Eight internationall...

Breakfast on the go
(NC)-Despite being recognized as the most importan...

Holiday toys for babies: Test your knowledge of age appropriate gifts
(NC)-The holiday season is near and your children'...

Ensuring Good Health Overseas
(NC)-There is nothing more fun that going to visit...

Cyber-proof your children to keep them safe
By Katherine Wills (NC)-Street proofing is no long...

Putting an End to Childhood Bullying - One Bystander at a Time
NC)-Some people seriously doubt that anything can ...

Stop your engines: idling gets you nowhere
(NC)-Here are five simple steps to reduce idling, ...

Green government buildings cropping up across the country
(NC)-Grass growing on rooftops, solar panels cover...

Money tips for students: 10 ways to protect your credit cards
(NC)-The Government of Canada website, www.canada....

The new school year not too early to be thinking about the flu
The new school year not too early to be thinking a...

Three easy ways to combat high gas prices
(NC)-According to a recent poll, seven out of 10 C...

E-waste: You can make a difference
(NC)-Did you know that Canadians will throw out mo...

Small Steps go a Long Way to Protect Your PC
(NC)-Like getting a flu shot, taking preventative ...

Recreation and hydroelectric stations don't mix, says Ontario utility
(NC)-With warm weather just around the corner, Can...

Watch out for e-mail scams
(NC)-There's a new kind of scam out there: e-mail ...

Improving curb appeal: Put your best foot forward with an upgrade for the path to your door
(NC)-The journey to a great looking home can begin...

Fairy tale families: Banishing the myth of the evil stepfather
(NC)-We all remember how Cinderella's evil stepmot...

Reducing the risk of heart disease: The link between heart disease and diabetes
NC)-Many people do not realize the connection betw...

Cold water - shocking and deadly
(NC)-Cold water shock is thought to cause more dea...

Effects of bullying can last a lifetime
(NC)-Bullying is a serious and frightening problem...

Survey shows Canadians are unaware of causes and risks of high cholesterol
(NC)-The majority of Canadians know that high chol...

Education Survey: Parental involvement key when it comes to your child's education
(NC)-A survey, conducted by Ipsos-Reid for Kumon M...

Pre-pregnancy health checklist for men and women
(NC)-Most women know about the importance of takin...

Nutrition Claims - Reading Between the Lines
(NC)-Nutrition claims such as "reduced in fat" or ...

Health tips for travelling on March Break
(NC)-There is nothing like a white-sand beach, hot...

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