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

There’s no longer an excuse to have a sad desk lunch. This collection of soup, sandwich and salad recipes makes lunchtime easy. The sandwiches come together with leftovers from your fridge. The salads use ingredients that stay flavourful for days. And the soups can be made in advance. Bonus: They’re all vegetarian. So grab your favourite reusable container and get prepping for the ultimate power lunch. 4 Powerhouse Vegetarian Sandwiches To Amp Up Lunch Produced by Chantal Braganza and Stephanie Han Kim; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Haley Polinsky; prop styling by Cailen Speer ..read more

I hopped out of my grampa Joe’s car. My four-year-old legs weren’t yet long enough to reach the ground without being airborne for a fraction of a second. My little shoes slapped onto the cracked asphalt of the parking lot in front of a Scarborough, Ont., strip mall. Bright signs in sharp yellows and screaming reds hovered over a bakery, a moneylender, a rug shop and a fast-food place all crowded next to each other like too many teeth in a mouth. People milled between shops and hauled bags swollen with purchases back to their vehicles. Overcome, I sighed and placed a pudgy hand over my chest. I ..read more

Thinking outside the box for flavour and texture combinations is crucial to a satisfying, meal- worthy salad—and to keep you looking forward to making (and eating) them. If prep time puts you off from going big on salads, these make-ahead options are just for you: Cold noodles, marinated beans and seasoned tomatoes get tastier with time. Bread and Tomato Salad Chili-spiced toasted bread, fresh cucumbers and plump tomatoes make this complex, flavourful salad perfect for lunch gatherings. Get the recipe for Bread and Tomato Salad. Miso Bagna Càuda Soba Noodle Salad Produced by Chantal Braganza a ..read more

Produced by Chantal Braganza and Stephanie Han Kim; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Haley Polinsky; prop styling by Cailen Speers. Get more vegetarian salad recipes ..read more

Produced by Chantal Braganza and Stephanie Han Kim; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Haley Polinsky; prop styling by Cailen Speers. Dusen Dusen Pattern Napkin - Net, 313designmarket.com. Get more vegetarian salad recipes ..read more

Produced by Chantal Braganza and Stephanie Han Kim; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Haley Polinsky; prop styling by Cailen Speers. Dusen Dusen Pattern Dish Towels - Egg, 313designmarket.com. Get more vegetarian salad recipes ..read more