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Here’s what 80 years of repairing clocks has taught a B.C. man about how to spend his time

After spending more than eight decades fixing clocks, Roy Evans has learned at least four things about living a long life.

‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year, but what does it mean?

“Mogging,” a tongue-in-cheek term jovially used by members of Gen-Z and Gen Alpha to suggest an outperforming or outshining of someone or something, has been crowned 2026’s word of the year by Collins English Dictionary.

Ottawa woman makes marathon history at 70 years old

At 70 years old, Jennifer MacDonell is still chasing personal bests and showing that age is no barrier to breaking records.

Karl Bushby embraces emotional mother as he completes his 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world

Karl Bushby embraced his weeping mother in his arms Monday as he returned to his northern England home to complete a 28-year odyssey to walk around the world.

Coffee’s new status symbol is a machine without plastic

Growing concern over microplastics and sustainability is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and machines.

Perseverance is key for a tradesperson starting their own business

The dream of starting your own business usually involves being your own boss, making your own rules and schedule, and hopefully earning more money.

A mystery skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may finally have an identity

A centuries-old stone coffin discovered more than 150 years ago at London’s Westminster Abbey sparked a question that has endured ever since: Who’s inside? Now, archaeologists have clues that point to a respected medieval figure who was not the burial’s original occupant.

Quebec threw out 344,000 tonnes of textiles in 2023. This company wants to change that

A Quebec-based company is tailoring itself a place in the upcycling industry by breathing new life into discarded fabric — and it has no plans to slow down.

Christopher Liew: Warning signs your parents’ finances are off track

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew goes over the warning signs that your parents are struggling financially, and how to step in without wrecking your own retirement.

There's new guidance on menopause symptoms like hot flashes. What women need to know

For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause.

‘I almost missed out,’ Quebec man wins $1M with last-minute Lotto ticket

A Quebec man’s last-minute decision to purchase a Lotto 6/49 ticket came with big rewards.

‘Expect to pay more for less:’ Here is how much Halloween candy prices went up since last year

Canadians handing out chocolate this Halloween may be spooked by prices this year, as experts say rising cocoa costs continue to squeeze households, with some paying more for smaller treats.

People enter cages while the animals seem free at a unique Amsterdam museum

Look up as you enter Amsterdam’s new Art Zoo museum, and a 3.7-metre crocodile stares down at you, mouth open, ready to chomp.

From spells to tarot, witchcraft stores brew sense of community among young Canadians

A whiff of palo santo incense, cosy lighting and Pinterest-worthy vintage cabinets may have drawn you into this newly opened store in downtown Oakville, Ont.

3.6 million Canadians serve as financial caregivers for 65 or older adults, new report shows

Experts say some Canadians can’t afford to put off the conversation, especially if caregiving responsibilities are bound to fall on them later on.