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An interesing, thick layer of clouds moved over Fort Erie, Ontario as a storm brewed

Cool sight in Fort Erie on April 17, 2024. A thick blanket of cloud cover moved in during the afternoon ahead of a stormy evening

Catering strike takes bite out of Pearson Airport

Over 800 workers for a prominent catering company that supplies food and drink to several airlines, have hit the picket lines. As Shauna Hunt reports, the union is demanding better pay after years of supporting the company through turbulent times.

United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates struggled Thursday to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, as its main airport worked to restore normal operations even as floodwater still covered portions of major highways and roads. Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international...

Overspending or undercharging? These can be signs that trauma has shaped your relationship with money

Here's how your mental health can affect your finances, and vice versa

Restaurants feeling financial pinch as industry sees drop in employment

A Vancouver restaurant is feeling the financial pinch as the industry shed over 26,000 jobs in March. Grace Ke reports.

The things all car lovers must do at least once

20 things every enthusiast should do before kicking the bucket

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

Reuters: Kremlin clamps down on officials' travel over state secret fears

The Kremlin is tightening rules around foreign travel for Russian officials over fears foreign countries could target them and obtain state secrets, Reuters reported on April 18, citing undisclosed sources. According to sources who spoke to the news agency, even travel to countries with warm relations with Moscow is being restricted. "You can't go ...

Inside ‘the world’s least-visited country’ – where dirty cars are illegal and social media is banned

Is map-reading a lost art? In an era of GPS, here's what map fans say we're losing

For older generations, maps are more than just pieces of paper — they're symbols of where we've been and where we might go. But as GPS and cell phones take over, is map-reading becoming a lost skill?

Meet Judy Tulk, who helped Russian acrobats when they defected to Canada 30 years ago

Join a special reunion between Judy Tulk, former manager of the Cygnus Gymnastic Club, and the former members of the world-famous Moscow Circus who travelled back to St. John’s recently to visit the woman they consider their “mom.” Tulk tells the CBC’s Mark Quinn how the life-long friendship got its start.

Are Silk Pillowcases Really Better For Your Hair & Skin?

Here is a (by no means comprehensive) list of Superfluous Beauty Items I own: two kinds of facial roller, a microneedling device, a scalp massager, a scalp mask, a handbag cuticle oil, a bedside table cuticle oil, a lip scrub, and yes, a silk pillowcase. All these products occupy a grey area where none of them is strictly essential, yet I wouldn’t want to live without them forever, either. Personally, I think a lot of the value of a beauty...

B.C. announces new rules around short-term rentals to take effect May 1

A provincial rule to limit short-term rentals to a homeowner's principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling comes into force in British Columbia on May 1 in 60 communities. As Zahra Premji reports, 17 additional communities have chosen to opt in to the rules, despite being exempt.

What makes you happy?

Torontonians share what makes them happy and their thoughts on the findings from Dunn and Folk's review.

Ski-Doo’s Snowmobiling Gear Is Great For Backcountry Blasts or Trail Rides

Tested in Yellowstone and the Uintas, it hasn’t failed to keep me warm and dry.

5 Spring 2024 Trends You Can Buy Secondhand

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How Ontario's UP Express schedule changes will impact commuters

Ontario is expected to add an additional 300 weekly GO train trips to routes throughout the GTA. Meanwhile, every second UP Express train will be non-stop between Union Station and Pearson Airport, seven days a week CBC’s Lorrenda Reddekopp dives into how the latest service UP Express changes will impact commuters.

6 simple ways to find new friends

If you don't have friends and want to expand your social circle, simple tips can help. Potential friends are everywhere; it's just a matter of recognizing them, says psychologist Iryna Kulik on Instagram. Interest clubs and groups Join clubs or groups that gather people with similar hobbies or interests. These could include book clubs, sports group...

Thinking mistakes that spoil quality of our lives

Sometimes, conventional biases and patterns can be helpful, but they often lead us astray, influencing our judgments without us even realizing it, according to the psychological portal Pleso. Minimization and exaggeration Overestimating or underestimating expectations, inappropriate comparisons, diminishing the importance of things, or exaggerating...

Is a cottage a viable 1st home? How the ownership thought process is changing

Should your first property be urban, suburban or rural? Here's what to know about how costs and lifestyle can vary depending on where and what kind of home you buy.

Camping with toddlers: Moms give their best tips to keep everyone happy

Gone are the carefree days of roughing it in the bush. If you're planning on camping now that there's little kids with you, Mia Gordon has these essential survival tips.

Whatever happened to the legendary 'lost' continent of Mu?

Despite advances in science and radiocarbon dating, there’s only so far back into the past we can look. That means that great chapters of ancient history will likely always remain a mystery, leaving gaping holes for myth and legend to fill. Enter the long-lost continent of Lemuria, also known as Mu – a vast landmass that, according to believers, ex...

10 most ‘overrated’ tourist attractions in the world

20 timeless decor ideas for any home

Flip through the gallery for 20 timeless decor ideas for any home, from finding the right furniture to tying your space together with the perfect scent.

The Junkyard Discoveries of Doug’s 4-Wheelers in Pella, Iowa

Take a tour down an automotive memory lane

Kate Ashford: Retirement spending is a U-shaped curve. Here’s how to maximize it

Financial planners talk about three phases in retirement: the go-go years, the slow-go years and the no-go years. Expenses tend to be highest at the beginning and end of retirement — creating a U-shape. But many people think of retirement spending as a constant variable. “As they enter retirement, especially early in retirement, they see themselves...

12 things that will surprise you at European restaurants

When you travel abroad, you expect things to be different. In Europe, the language, food, and landscapes change with each (nearly non-existent) border you cross. However, certain quirks of eating in restaurants on the continent are mostly uniform, regardless of the country.

10 of the least-visited countries in the world

Spring Home Essentials: Elevating everyday basics

Style expert Samantha Pynn offers creative tips to refresh everyday essentials -with a twist. From luxurious sheets to vibrant towels, colorful dishes, stylish storage baskets, and cozy pillows and throws, she proves that basics don't have to be boring. Get ready to elevate your living spaces with simple yet stylish updates!

The 20 best small towns in Europe

Who wouldn't want to spend a couple of weeks marveling at Paris, Amsterdam, and Madrid? And while they are lovely places, you should take advantage of the smaller towns. Here are 20 wonderful suggestions!

A street of many tales: A tour sheds light on Jerusalem's Agron Street

The twisting turning tales of Jerusalem, particularly of the environs of Agron Street, make for intriguing, compelling, and entertaining listening and viewing.

Here's the exact time you need to arrive at a job interview to make the best impression

Pre-interview nerves? Fear not.

Want more money? Try these tips for negotiating a better salary

It can be daunting, but these tips may help get you that boost.

The doomed quest of the ‘last great explorer’ to find a mystical city in the Amazon rainforest

Hacks to make camping in your car as relaxing as possible

Nathan Coleman has some tips for weekend adventurers looking to sleep the night away in their car.

I go out for meals by myself. It's taught me what I want in a partner

I'm now far more confident being single.

UK airline easyJet confident on summer after winter improves

LONDON (Reuters) -British airline easyJet's winter performance improved on growing demand and as it added capacity, mitigating the impact of flight suspensions to Israel, and it said summer bookings were also building "well". For the six months to the end of March, easyJet said it expected its pretax loss to come in between 340 million pounds and 360 million pounds compared to a consensus

15 things you must do in Venice, Italy

There are a million things to do in Venice, but there are only 15 things you can't go without.

Declutter your bedroom: Time to throw these things away

The bedroom should be a place where you can relax and sleep comfortably. To enhance your relaxation, it's necessary to declutter unnecessary items, states the Real Simple website. Work tools People often leave things where they end up. In the bedroom, items related to your work should not be left behind. When it's time to relax, you'll find yoursel...

Tips on making ends meet in a world where ‘everything is costing more’

As the cost of living continues to rise, a Halifax-area financial advisor is offering advice to help families cut back on extra costs.

Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than the ubiquitous small SUV. They have room for five and plenty of storage space but also are less expensive and easier to park than three-row SUVs. Among the available models, the Honda Passport and Jeep Grand Cherokee are worthy ambassadors. Each...

The rare treasures of a car collection you’ve (probably) never heard of

Inside the terrific car collection of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani in Qatar

Saving money at the checkout

With the rising cost of living, here are some ways this Thunder Bay social media influencer says can help keep your food budget in check without making lots of big cuts, while still keeping things healthy.

Calming evening in Belcarra, BC

Calming ocean waves of the incoming tide at the Jug Island Trail in Belcarra, British Columbia, on Saturday evening.

Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums

Once upon a time, there was a trade records and CDs no one was supposed to have. It was a glorious time for hardcore fans.

Is my passport still valid? New rules and prices around soon-to-be expired ID

Double check your passport before you book.

You Have to See Renault’s EV Jetski and Snowbike

The French automaker is expanding into both land and water mobility solutions.

Far Beyond Ordinary: Treasures of the Lane Motor Museum, Nashville, Tennessee

A look at one of America's most fascinating museums

No such thing as a free lunch ... or maybe a free day trip to Venice anymore, either

Mass tourism has placed such a strain on Venice that the city will be imposing a visitor's fee for 29 high-traffic days this year, starting April 25, to dissuade daytrippers and curb the growing number of tourists. Exemptions will apply to locals, commuters, people who pay property tax in Venice, visitors who stay overnight and those participating in sporting events, but some exemptions must be registered online. While this may only be a trial period, the results will be used to tweak the program with the goal of making it permanent.

Money-saving grocery shopping tips

Many Canadians are looking for ways to save as the cost of living continues to rise. But for many, it’s not as simple as just cooking more at home.