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Period products too pricey, say majority of Canadians who menstruate

Period products too pricey, say majority of Canadians who menstruate

Period poverty continues to affect 500 million people in the world.
Ask Ellie: Story of abuse a cautionary tale for young daters

Ask Ellie: Story of abuse a cautionary tale for young daters

To any young person reading this: If, in a seeming-romantic relationship, you see signs of mental, emotional and most worrisome, physical abuse, RUN!
7 TV pilot pickups that will film in Vancouver

7 TV pilot pickups that will film in Vancouver

A selection of 2022-23 Vancouver-filmed pilots has been picked up by various networks. Here's what's moving forward for ABC, NBC, CBS, HBO Max and Netflix.
Ask Ellie: Honesty and trust key to lasting long-distance relationship

Ask Ellie: Honesty and trust key to lasting long-distance relationship

If you stay connected and respectful, disallowing jealousy and insecurity, you have the chance for a remarkable, loving future together.
Ask Ellie: True love wins, despite mean adult step-children

Ask Ellie: True love wins, despite mean adult step-children

Hell hath no fury like the cold meanness of adult children who interfere with their parent’s love and generosity to someone important to their life
Hey, Colleague: How do you deal with toxic work environments?

Hey, Colleague: How do you deal with toxic work environments?

The current iteration of capitalism has given birth to workplaces that don't prioritize health, family, and balance. If we continue on this path, we will only drive ourselves to burnout and unhappiness.
Ask Ellie: Move on from years of putdowns from bully father

Ask Ellie: Move on from years of putdowns from bully father

Get back to therapy because you’re too accomplished/smart to let his past persist in your self-image.
Ask Ellie: Open discussion is key when making change in relationship

Ask Ellie: Open discussion is key when making change in relationship

Relationships can be very frustrating for either party when one person changes what went before.
Ask Ellie: Learn to speak up for yourself by leading with empathy

Ask Ellie: Learn to speak up for yourself by leading with empathy

Dear Ellie: I was brought up to be risk-averse, run from fights, avoid trouble/confrontation. It’s kept me self-protective. Now middle-aged, I feel somewhat like a coward… wondering if I should stand up in some situations.
Ask Ellie: Sexless marriage rarely only one partner's fault

Ask Ellie: Sexless marriage rarely only one partner's fault

It’s not only up to the husband to resolve whatever’s caused the wife to disengage from sex and intimacy (or vice versa)