Spring has sprung, and there's no better way to mark a fresh beginning than with a new signature scent. From floral scents to fruity juices to woody notes, these new spring fragrances bottle up the essence of warmer days. Keep reading to discover the perfume you'll want to spritz all season long, and beyond. The best new spring perfumes for 2024 Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum, $151 for 50 mL With fruity, floral, green and woody layers, this wildflower-inspired scent is a complex new addition to the iconic Daisy franchise. It opens with a sweet banana blossom accord, revealing a jasmine ..read more

One of the best things you can do for your skin, your wallet and the planet is strip your beauty routine down to the essentials. As much fun as an elaborate skincare regimen is, the truth is that it can often do more harm than good, wreaking havoc on your delicate moisture barrier. Dr. Geeta Yadav, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Facet Dermatology in Toronto, shares her best advice on how to simplify your skincare routine, without compromising skin health. Know your skin Understanding your skin and being realistic about what it needs is key. “A lot of people tend to follow t ..read more

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau’s childhood nickname was Tornado. And if the half-hour I spent with her in March over Zoom is any indication, that hasn’t changed. The woman has supernova energy. She looks serene—blouse, soft and cream-coloured; hair, loose and beachy-waved. She sits in the same spare, beige corner where she does her Instagramming. But close your eyes and listen to her voice: It’s forceful, muscular even, with a Quebecois prang in her vowels (she was raised in Montreal) and the conviction of an athletics coach. It’s a jock’s voice.  Grégoire Trudeau has always been a striver, rest ..read more

(Illustration: Sacha Stephan)Taurus April 20-May 20 Hope and optimism can be great sources of resiliency, and they can make your life so much happier to live. When held out of balance, however, they can be a way for you to avoid coping with very real problems that you’re facing here and now. Don’t give up hope, Taurus! But also, don’t turn away from the troubles you’re facing just because they make you feel sad, uncomfortable, or bad. (Illustration: Sacha Stephan)Gemini May 21-June 21 This may sound like an oversimplification, but I promise you that it’s not: what you resist shall persist ..read more

Chances are you’ve heard of matcha, a special type of powdered Japanese green tea. But what exactly is “pink matcha,” the eye-catching trend that’s been showing up all over Tik Tok and Instagram?  The term “pink matcha” is a bit confusing. Some people mean a two-tone drink made from matcha combined with a pink layer, such as Starbucks' off-menu "pink drink" topped with cold foam blended with matcha. The pink layer gets its colour from any number of ingredients such as beetroot powder, rose petals or strawberries.  [instagram-oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDj4feiAoVc/"] Othe ..read more

Spring cleaning season is the perfect time to make your space more eco-friendly. According to data from 2020, Canadian households are a significant energy suck, responsible for nearly a quarter of Canada’s energy consumption and 17.5 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions. After all, it takes a good deal of resources to power lighting and appliances and keep the hot water running. Plus, heating and cooling our homes eats up tons of energy, especially as the climate crisis drives record temperatures. But if you give your space a once-over, you’ll likely find plenty of spots where you can save ..read more

Meet The Métis Woman Using Fire To Fight Fire (Photo: Amber Bracken) Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson grew up close to wildfires in Northern Alberta. While her family was always involved in firefighting efforts, before colonization, her ancestors “put fire on the ground” in early spring or late fall, when it was cool and damp—safe conditions for burning. Good fire, or “the kind of fire you can walk beside,” as one Elder recently described it to her, cleanses the earth of dead trees, branches and bushes and regenerates the growth of berries, medicinal plants and grass for moose and deer. It preven ..read more

Cheryl* grew up in British Columbia surrounded by nature. It’s no wonder the 54-year-old is such an ardent environmentalist. “I would just go play in the forest, and it was awesome,” she says. But while her parents also love the outdoors, today she constantly argues with them over sustainability. The main point of contention: lawn maintenance. Cheryl visits her parents, who now live in Moose Jaw, Sask., at least once a year and has tried to help by mulching their flowerbeds (which reduces the need for fertilizers) or composting their lawn clippings (which would at least help lower the lawn’s e ..read more

Fashion is one of the worst culprits when it comes to the climate crisis. Case in point: It accounts for up to 10 percent of global carbon emissions. The average Canadian household spends $2,300 a year on clothing—and many of those garments eventually end up in the landfill. According to a 2023 joint study by the University of Waterloo and Seneca College, we dump a billion pounds of textiles annually. If you’re a regular at your local secondhand store, you know that thrifting can be prohibitively time-consuming and—thanks to inflation and growing interest in vintage—surprisingly expensive. But ..read more

(Illustration: Sacha Stephan)Taurus April 20-May 20 With Jupiter and Uranus meeting in your sign for the first time since 1941, this is a meaningful time for you, Taurus, and one that you should strive to make use of. Consider what you desire and how you can go about making it happen. This actually isn’t the time for slow and steady development, as the energy is present for you to make quick and inspired changes. Just remember to include others in your plans, or you may end up stirring the pot unnecessarily. (Illustration: Sacha Stephan)Gemini May 21-June 21 Your impatience could get you into ..read more