How Canadian author Carley Fortune is reinventing the romance novel
In just two years, she’s published two runaway bestsellers, sold film rights to Prince Harry and Meghan, finished a third book and more.
A historical B.C. home gets a unique transformation
Located in the Old City Quarter, a vibrant area near downtown lined with trendy shops and restaurants, the building had charm and potential.
Are Quonsets the rural residences of the future?
What’s semi-cylindrical, made of steel, and is changing the way we think about building homes and cottages?
Historic cottage country drive-in movie theatre for sale
The Mustang Drive-In opened in PEC in 1954 and has been a County favourite ever since.
Meet cottage country’s butter tart master
“One hundred per cent uncompromised. Made from scratch. By hand. With the best real ingredients.”
6 things that happen during solar eclipses you probably didn’t know about
What else happens in the sky, and down here on earth, during this rare astronomical event?
Hockey superstar Natalie Spooner on the PWHL, life at the cottage, and being an Olympian
Natalie Spooner has had a banner couple of years.
These are the best cottage board games for gifting
Playing board games is a quintessential cottage activity.
How to manage an Asian lady beetle infestation
We know what you’re thinking: “Wait, aren’t those ladybugs?” But, in fact, they’re not!
Where to eat, drink, play and stay in Prince Edward County
A guide to Ontario’s always-evolving Prince Edward County.
$2.3 million for a three-bedroom penthouse overlooking Yonge and Dundas
The 1,600-square-foot unit also comes with top-notch amenities, floor-to-ceiling windows and a big terrace with a striking view.
$4.8 million for a humongous Whitby estate with a turret and a 15-foot-tall waterfall
This 6,500-square-foot property also comes with a butler’s pantry, a wine cellar, a wine-tasting area and a painting studio.
$5.5 million for a 68-acre Hockley Valley estate with a music hall and vineyard
The 11,000-square-foot property also comes with a two-level terrace, an impossible amount of wood, a private walking trail and a tennis court.
Can garden suites help the housing crisis?
A Q&A with Garden Suites Toronto’s Kyle Springer on the newly-approved structures.
You can finally buy equal-sized packs of hot dogs and buns
No more buying two packs of eight hot dog buns to finish off one pack of 10 hot dogs!
How to send help to Ukraine from Canada
Consider donating to these registered Canadian charities offering direct support to Ukrainian residents and refugees.
How to make sure your kid’s mask protects them against Delta
The Delta variant spreads easily and for kids under 12 who can’t be vaccinated, masks are a key line of defence.
Here’s all the free baby stuff you can get in Canada
This curated list will help you score things like free diapers, rash creams and formula from your favourite baby brands.
What parents need to know about Canada’s expected RSV resurgence
COVID-19 isn’t the only respiratory illness physical distancing measures helped control. Experts say as Canada reopens, RSV is set to spike.
Blake Lively calls out how ‘f*cking scary’ it is when paps stalk her kids
The actress and mom of three got real about ruthless paparazzi and urged the public to help in a very simple way.
PSA: Spongy moth caterpillars are back with their rashes and poop showers (yep!)
Wooded areas of Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes are infested with these insects. Here’s everything you need to know.
These quotes from residential school Survivors can help kids (and parents) understand their experiences
Settler Canadians still have a lot to learn about residential schools, and turning to the truth and wisdom of Survivors is a good place to start.
Watch as this Ontario mom delivers her baby on the side of the highway
Her husband caught the amazing delivery on camera and you have to see it.
This woman found out she was pregnant—while giving birth on a flight to Hawaii
Her tropical vacation took an unexpected turn, but luckily there were three NICU nurses and a doctor on board.
Champions cry too
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu’s secret weapon is her mental strength.
Q&A: Life changes are like road trips
Sometimes we revel in the past, other times we look towards the future.
What Kardinal Offishall loves about Queen West
The multi-platinum artist and music exec takes us on a tour of his favourite spots.
This family cottage in Prince Edward County maximizes nature’s bounty
The cottage’s standout feature is the expansive 12-by-7-foot folding door in the kitchen and dining area.
This cottage-country brewery is all about community—just look at their name
At Focal Brewing in Hastings, Ont., the goal is simple: brew good beer and support the community.
7 inexpensive kitchen products that’ll make your life easier
The most useful inexpensive products for your kitchen.
How the federal government’s recent capital gains announcement will impact cottagers
The new proposed inclusion rate is two-thirds (about 66.7 per cent) of all capital gains above $250,000.
Where the April solar eclipse will be most visible across cottage country—and how to prepare
Sky-watchers unite!
How cottagers can protect themselves against utility fraud
How cottagers can stay alert, aware, and ultimately protect themselves from falling victim to utility fraud.
These are the best cottage blankets for gifting
How many cottage blankets is too many? Trick question! You can never have too many.
Everything you need to know about bear spray
What’s the proper way to use bear spray? And how does it work to deter bears?
How Etalk’s Chloe Wilde transformed an old Kawarthas schoolhouse into a Scandi-chic rental
“We wanted to keep it as historically accurate as we could—but some of the finishings weren’t quite our vibe.”
$3.9 million for a saltbox in the Blue Mountains with an off-grid bunkie
The 5,800-square-foot property also comes with five bedrooms, three living rooms, a hot tub and access to Beaver River.
$7.3 million for a gated Caledon mansion on 22 acres of farmland
The 7,400-square-foot property also comes with a sauna, a wine room, a curvy staircase and a separate coach house.
$13.9 million for a Caledon forest retreat with six fireplaces and a lookout tower
The 10,300-square-foot marble-clad home also comes with six bathrooms, a theatre and white oak everywhere.
Inside the Canadian art gallery spotlighting archival Maclean’s covers
Canadian illustration, family ties and national identity are all at the heart of the Ottawa Art Gallery’s new exhibit.
How to organize your nightstand—and why you should
Nightstand doubling as a dumping ground? Organizing it is easier than you think, and it might even help you sleep better.
How a state-of-the-art robot is making complex brain surgery easier
New technologies at UHN are changing the way neurosurgeons work and epilepsy patients live.
Could this be what’s behind your “fruit fly” infestation?
If you’ve been trying to rid your home of fruit flies for a while now without any luck, there’s a chance you aren’t dealing with fruit flies at all.
Does your kid need a multivitamin?
When kids refuse to eat anything that isn’t beige, it’s tempting to give them a multivitamin to ease your nutrition fears. But it’s not always the best approach.
5 reasons this TikTok baby bib hack makes zero sense
If repurposing your old onesies into brand-new bibs sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is. And it’s kind of gross, too.
Here’s how much you could save with the new child care plan
New data from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows just how much money Canadian parents could save on daycare in major cities across the country.
Chrissy Teigen is owning up to some major mistakes
In her public apology, she vows to be a better role model as a parent to Luna and Miles.
Here’s why Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ almost didn’t make it to print
As the world mourns the loss of one of our favourite children’s book author and illustrators, we look back on how the book came to be.
This innovative dad created a swimwear line for trans girls
With his daughter’s safety at the beach in mind, Jamie Alexander designed these sleek shaping briefs right here in Toronto.
The cabin that built me
Do places count as heirlooms? If so, this 100-year-old cabin is mine, and this is how I’ll always remember it.
Press Release: HLR Spotlight Issue #2 Virtual Launch
Press release for Humber College magazine HLR Spotlight to promote the launch of the publication’s second edition.
Arisa Valyear 