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Ask Ellie: Dad needs to help daughter cope with mom's absence

Ask Ellie: Dad needs to help daughter cope with mom's absence

When divorce upends a child’s life, the remaining parent at home must seek counselling help before moving in someone new
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What's filming in B.C. this spring

What's filming in B.C. this spring

Recognize that background in your favourite TV show or movie? There's been an uptick of filming notices, street detours and neon arrows taped to street lamps, a sure sign of spring in Hollywood North.
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Ask Ellie: Platonic friend may have caring reasons for distancing

Ask Ellie: Platonic friend may have caring reasons for distancing

When a very close friend distances from personal contact with you, for reasons unknown, don’t jump to conclusions.
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Starting Wednesday, you can order a cold Tim Hortons beverage in a reusable cup

Starting Wednesday, you can order a cold Tim Hortons beverage in a reusable cup

This is not a drill. It's BYOC at Tim Hortons starting April 6!
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Ask Ellie: Practise self-protection with problematic old friends

Ask Ellie: Practise self-protection with problematic old friends

Self-care, practiced whenever confronted with other people’s negative behaviour toward you, is a shield that separates you emotionally from feeling hurt
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This is why you might spot a Blockbuster Video in Vancouver this spring

This is why you might spot a Blockbuster Video in Vancouver this spring

A blast from the past.
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Younger Canadians find belonging in shared lived experiences over place-based communities

Younger Canadians find belonging in shared lived experiences over place-based communities

B.C. has the highest levels for belonging to the province and Canada.
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Ask Ellie: Give up the role of taskmaster in marriage

Ask Ellie: Give up the role of taskmaster in marriage

Try hiring a professional for big jobs around the house
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More Canadians would quit if employers didn't allow working from home, poll finds

More Canadians would quit if employers didn't allow working from home, poll finds

Working in the office is so 2019.
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Ask Ellie: Take break from friendship if it doesn't lead where you want it to

Ask Ellie: Take break from friendship if it doesn't lead where you want it to

If she’s uninterested in a relationship, ask why and consider a pause so you both take time to reconsider
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