Buying from local businesses injects money into the community, helps create jobs, and reduces environmental impact due to shorter shipping distances. If you haven't yet made a habit of shopping in your neighbourhood, here are five easy ways to support local businesses:

• Make a goal of it. Commit to one day a week where you will check out a different local business or restaurant. Not sure where to start? Ask your friends if they have any favourite neighbourhood hot spots, or use...

Banking. Shopping. Travel bookings. Even movie tickets. These are all available online—and so is health care.

Canadians are taking personal health-care management into their own hands, which is easier than ever, thanks to technology.

Here are the top five ways technology is improving health care in Canada today:

1. Apps: Need help with your health? There's an app for that. Think calorie and step counters, heartrate monitors, food diaries, guided yoga...

Speaking with your doctor about a medical condition and treatment can be intimidating, especially if there is a stigma surrounding your condition, or if you are unclear of what treatment options are available.

But according to Dr. Norman J. Kalyniuk, MD, it's important for patients and physicians to talk openly about treatment options and then chronicle what works and what doesn't. Here are some tips on how to approach your doctor about treatment:

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I am nervous and excited about my upcoming trip to Arizona. It will be wonderful to once again have a place to call my home!

To understand why this is such a big deal for me, I probably should post some background info. In my late 50's, I became unemployed, and though I tried applying to many different types of jobs, I was constantly told that I was overqualified. I used up all of my IRA funds trying to keep my home of 20+ years, but still ended up losing my house in 2009. I later...

Loads of window films are sold on the market. It is hard for us to tell which one is fake and poor, or which one is high-quality. Here are 4 steps to help you figure out.

1.Observe
Asking the company you decide to tint your car window to cut a small piece of window film you chose. Then observe the film in the light carefully. A qualified window film can bring you a clear vision when the light penetrated. While a inferior film will make your sight hazy.

2.Smell...