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THE LITTLE GIRL holding a hand-painted sign asking us to “save [her] future” at the top right of this page is my nine-year-old daughter, Lucy, at last September’s March To End Fossil Fuels in Toronto....
THE DISH
Harissa Baked Beans PREP 15 MIN; TOTAL 45 MIN
SERVES 4 Everyone needs a go-to bean recipe, and this has been mine for as long as I can remember. A riff on the classic English beans on toast, it’s elevated by harissa, a North African...
Turn a New Page
Spring reads so good you’ll want to stay inside till summer. ESCAPE CAN BE FOUND IN many forms, but my favourite by far comes courtesy of a book. Stories do it all: They offer comfort, humour,...
Little Fish
One way to cut down your protein carbon footprint? Choosing tinned seafood over fresh. Many tin-able fish, such as sardines and anchovies, can be harvested more sustainably, don’t require...
The #1 Question to Ask Your Doctor About Heart Health
A Canadian woman is diagnosed with heart disease every seven minutes. The risk of developing it increases during the menopause transition, when changes in the levels of hormones such as estrogen...
RUNNER’S HIGH
What’s the deal with those beyond-thick sneaker soles? WRITTEN BY Caitlin Kenny It would be hard to miss the latest running-shoe trend, which has been spotted on everyone from Gwyneth to Gisele, tech...
WHAT DOES THE ''CRUELTY-FREE'' LABEL REALLY MEAN?
A long-awaited ban on cosmetic animal testing came into effect in Canada last December. While many brands had already discontinued or taken steps to end the practice, it’s worth brushing up on the...
A KINDER ROUTINE
Shop some of our favourite Leaping Bunny– and PETA-approved makeup, skincare and haircare. Scan to shop! With plumping hyaluronic acid and ceramides, this serum is a hydration heavy hitter. The...
Streamline Your Skincare Routine
One of the best things you can do for your skin, your wallet and the planet is strip your beauty routine down to the essentials. Dr. Geeta Yadav, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of...
Frequent Flyers
Want to host a backyard feast for birds? Here’s everything you need to know about feeders and how to maintain them. FEEDER SCHOOL 1 FIND THE RIGHT SPOT Perhaps counterintuitively, Kerrie...
Rewild Your Lawn
Replacing even a little of your grass with native plants will lead to climate rewards. LET ME TELL YOU about the birds and the bees—and, no, that’s not a euphemism. Populations of these and many other...
You’re Worried About Climate Change. Your Parents Are Not.
As your climate anxiety mounts—and your blood boils—is there a way to find common ground? CHERYL* GREW UP IN BRITISH COLUMBIA surrounded by nature. It’s no wonder the 54-year-old is such an ardent...
SPRING Greening
14 tips to make your home more eco-friendly—and save yourself some cash in the process. SPRING CLEANING SEASON is the perfect time to make your space more eco-friendly. According to data from 2020,...
THE CONVERSATION
THE CONVERSATION BIG ISSUES. INSPIRING STORIES. LET’S GET INTO IT
In the mood for a spring closet refresh? Here are three easy ways to expand your wardrobe without setting foot in the mall. FASHION IS ONE of the worst culprits when it comes to the climate crisis....
Swap Your Way to a New Wardrobe
Clothing swaps are not a new concept, but with so many of them popping up all over the country, we took notice. Not only are they fun, they also allow you to give new life to your wardrobe without...
Rethink What You Have
Having too many options can often be the biggest hurdle when it comes to actually wearing what you already own. “The most common thing I hear from clients is that they have a closet full of clothes...
HOW TO SHOP YOUR CLOSET
Personal stylist Alberta Rose shares the top tips she gives her clients. 1 Put in the work Don’t be fooled into thinking that “effortless” means easy. “We all want our clothes to look and...
Hire a Pro Thriftter
Love vintage clothes but hate sifting through racks to uncover one-of-a-kind gems? Good news: You can hire someone to do the hard work for you. Enter “thrift bundles,” bespoke selections of pre-loved...
HOW TO THRIFT SMARTER
Long-time second-hand shopper Teagan Comeau-Wolgien shares her recipe for a successful thrifting session. 1 Check all sections Not only do garments often end up in the wrong place (like a...
LOSING IT ALL
Gambling has long been considered a male affliction. But since the pandemic, more women than ever have been placing their bets. Inside the secret world of Canadian female gamblers. GAIL ONLY WANTED a...
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
JUDITH KASIAMA IS MAKING OUTDOOR SPORTS MORE INCLUSIVE FOR RACIALIZED CANADIANS—ONE HIKE (OR BIKE RIDE OR SKI TRIP) AT A TIME. W HEN JUDITH Kasiama started joining group hikes in the...
About to Burst?
You’re not alone. We talk openly about a lot of once-taboo topics—sex! menopause! mental health!—but it can still feel like incontinence is unspeakable. Chatelaine wants to change that. WRITTEN BY...
Everything You Think You Know About Pee Leaks
We asked urogynecologist Dr. Fenwa Milhouse—from the hit TLC show Dr. Down Below—to give us the lowdown on the most common misconceptions she hears from her patients. LEAKS ARE AN UNAVOIDABLE PART OF...
Beyond Kegels
They’re crucial to curbing incontinence—but additional exercises can help, too. KEGELS ARE THE GOLD STANDARD when it comes to strengthening your pelvic floor. Not doing them, says Amadea Kezar,...
CBT for Urge Incontinence
Feeling anxious about incontinence only makes it worse. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help rewrite this frustrating cycle. While a physiotherapist is a go-to resource for pelvic floor health,...
Crisis Management
Whether it’s fighting flooding, advocating for Indigenous sovereignty or taking on extreme heat one tree at a time, these five Canadians looked at the climate crisis and found a path forward. Plus,...
What It Takes to Grow an Urban Forest
CATERINA VALEO ASK ANYONE WHO SPENT the summer in British Columbia in 2021 and they’ll tell you a story of an oppressive heat that weighed on them like a fiery blanket. A heat dome killed 619 people...
Water In, Water Out: Life in the Flood Zone
MARIAN AND BRUCE LANGHUS MARIAN AND BRUCE LANGHUS were vacationing in the village of Gagetown, in south-central New Brunswick, in 2015 when they found it: the large, white riverside house Marian was...
“Indigenous Sovereignty Is Climate Action”
DR. ALEX WILSON WHEN THE GRAND RAPIDS DAM was built in the 1960s, it wreaked havoc for First Nations people all along the Saskatchewan River system. As water flooded dry land, it impacted plant...
“No one told us what to do. We just figured it out.”
INSPIRED? MORE WAYS TO TAKE ACTION Climate change is such a huge problem that it can be intimidating to confront. But there are many small-but-mighty ways to make a real difference. Read The...
THE SPREAD
Lunch Bunch
We’ve got 12 vegetarian recipes—from sandwiches to salads to soups—to help you ditch that sad desk snack for a proper power-up meal. Building a vegetarian sandwich is beautifully simple, and the best...
THE TAKEAWAY
How to Store Produce So It Lasts
The best way to reduce food waste is to avoid it before your dinner even hits the plate. That means storing tender vegetables, berries and leafy greens in ways that keep them fresh longer. Here’s how...
Our Favourite Editor-Approved Lunch Boxes for Soups, Salads and Sandwiches
The Big Salad I loved all the compartments in this container! There’s a spot for everything, from toppings to dressing, and even space for a reusable fork. The salad compartment is big—like Seinfeld’s...
Preserved Lemons
This jarred sunshine is a great way to enhance fish, chicken and vegetable dishes—minus the pucker. WHAT ARE PRESERVED LEMONS? Preserved lemons are whole lemons—juice, membranes, rind and all—that...
THE TRUTH ABOUT VEGAN WINE
“IS THIS WINE VEGAN?” The short answer is yes, the wine you’re drinking most likely is, because the use of animal products is rare in winemaking today. If there is any contact with animal products, it...
THE SCIENCE OF VEGAN BAKING
Ultimate Vegan Blueberry Muffins PREP 10 MIN; TOTAL 30 MIN MAKES 10 I love big, fluffy, bakery-style muffins, so I make 10 per batch. If you stretch the batter to make 12, bake for 18 to 20...
TICKLED PINK
Roasted Vanilla and Rosemary Rhubarb with Sugared Pistachios PREP 15 MIN; TOTAL 45 MIN SERVES 6 TO 8 You know that spring has arrived when rhubarb pops up at the farmers’ market or is ready...
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