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Cross-racial friendships easier for kids with good academic and social skills, study finds

Cross-racial friendships easier for kids with good academic and social skills, study finds

One researcher says children who are academically and socially adept might have the skills to understand someone who is different from them.
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Sustainable TikTok tips to clean up your beauty routine

Sustainable TikTok tips to clean up your beauty routine

From sustainable swaps to innovative beauty products TikTok knows a thing or two about eco-friendly beauty.
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Ask Ellie: Happy marriage depends on healthy self-image

Ask Ellie: Happy marriage depends on healthy self-image

Unshakeable self-respect, and personal pride in your own accomplishments are key to being happy in a relationship
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The best sustainability tips and life hacks according to TikTok

The best sustainability tips and life hacks according to TikTok

We learn something new every day... or with every TikTok video.
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Video: Vancouver veterinarian explains how to rub a cat's belly without getting your hand scratched off

Video: Vancouver veterinarian explains how to rub a cat's belly without getting your hand scratched off

How do you get to the fluffiest part of a cat's belly without getting a swift bite? This local vet has some pro tips.
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Opinion: Apples weren't always big, juicy and sweet — ancient ones were small and bitter

Opinion: Apples weren't always big, juicy and sweet — ancient ones were small and bitter

Studying how contemporary apples have changed drastically from their origins and preserving wild varieties can help maintain their diversity.
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Ask Ellie: Relationships thrive best between equals, despite differing pasts

Ask Ellie: Relationships thrive best between equals, despite differing pasts

For a relationship to grow, it has to be because of your feelings for your partner as a person, not their lifestyle
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Celebrate Earth Day in Metro Vancouver with these nature-immersive family activities

Celebrate Earth Day in Metro Vancouver with these nature-immersive family activities

Easy ways to keep kids engaged as they learn about the finest flora and fauna in the region
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Artisan makers vs. Etsy: why the once-loved platform is being boycotted

Artisan makers vs. Etsy: why the once-loved platform is being boycotted

More than 14,000 Etsy shops are on pause after the platform increased transaction services fees.
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Ask Ellie: Teenagers need help adjusting to dad's new relationship

Ask Ellie: Teenagers need help adjusting to dad's new relationship

Teenagers rebelling against their parents’ divorce/new relationships, need supportive re-assurance of being still loved/connected to parents.
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