Olivia Bowden

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s break from the Royal Family may be seen as flouting tradition and protocols — but they aren’t the only ones who’ve abandoned certain monarchical practices.

The high cost of cellphone plans in Canada is a gripe many of us have in common. For years, we’ve heard about cheaper services that are easily accessible in other countries, while Canadians are left scouring plans and hoping to pinch pennies.

For those who might be uploading their resumes and looking to cold email prospective employers, there are some new job trends for 2020 that are taking off.

In Canada, 1,350 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2019 and an estimated 410 will die from it, according to the Canadian Cancer Society.

A country mourns as news of a plane crash that claimed the lives of 63 Canadians filled social media feeds over the last two days.

Sending a funny video to a co-worker on a messaging platform like Slack, or using an office phone to download a dating app may seem innocuous, but you could be reprimanded depending on your employer’s policies.

A yoga class might involve the sound of low-tempo music echoing throughout the room, individuals sitting apart in silence and very dimmed lights. But for some people of colour, it’s impossible to find others who look like you in the room.

Decorating Christmas trees, baking winter-themed treats and opening gifts are all typical traditions during the holiday season.But for some new Canadians, the holidays are about creating new traditions that stick.

Boxing Day can be a chaotic holiday for many Canadian shoppers, especially for those hunting for the best deals. And while interest in Boxing Day shopping has declined — only 34 per cent of Canadians plan to spend that day, according to a November survey by the Retail Council of Canada — many are still setting their alarms early on Dec. 26. If you count yourself among Boxing Day shoppers, there are certain guidelines to follow so your trip is fruitful and not a waste of time, says Barry Choi,

Canadians can sometimes put interracial couples on a pedestal, but that can create added pressure to make the relationship work.

From being perceived as less intelligent to unfair treatment by an employer when it comes to hiring, pay or promotions⁠, many people of colour have experienced racism in the workplace, according to a new study.

Kelly McConnell lost her husband just 10 days after she gave birth to their son.

Accessing the birth control pill, one of the most commonly used methods of contraception, isn’t always easy for some Canadian women.

The financial scandal that rocked Apple in November shows gender may also be factor in determining credit limits.

Short-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to a staggering number of hospitalizations for numerous health issues — more than previously thought, new research suggests.

Some malls in North America are using “sensory-friendly” Santa events, specifically catered to the needs of children on the autism spectrum.

To be a woman in Canada means living with risk — to live knowing that, on average, a woman is killed every other day, that once a week a woman is murdered by her partner and that one in three women will experience some form of sexual violence over the course of their lives.

Research shows people learn to adapt to extreme environments, like the cold and darkness associated with winter.

Using scented deodorants, hairspray, cosmetics or even breathing in a space can lead to poor indoor air quality, the study found.

The 13-year-old’s grandfather confirmed the news to the New York Times. The star’s sudden death has shocked friends, family and those work worked with her.