Gemini May 21-June 21 You may be so focused on what needs to be done or how you can move things forward that you end up overextending yourself this week, Twin Star. As challenging as it may be, it’s important that you pace yourself, or you may find that you're blocking your blessings. The things that aren’t working or are giving you the most heartache are the very same things that need your care and attention. Strive to be intentional about how you do what you do—no matter how restless you’re feeling. (Illustration: Sacha Stephan)Cancer June 22-July 22 Your ruling planet is at again, and the f ..read more

I stand in front of my new home and watch as a crew of workers tears my driveway apart. I look on with equal parts horror and curiosity as they cut through concrete and dig a massive trench, nine-feet deep, stretching from the street toward the back of my turn-of-the-century house. This emergency work is destructive, necessary and expensive. I stare into the deepening crevice below.  I did my first load of laundry in my new home the day before. I’d been looking forward to using my very own washer and dryer ever since I put an offer on the house months earlier, sight unseen, upped my offer ..read more

A good night’s sleep is priceless—and your mattress plays a huge role in getting you there. Yet the mattress-buying experience often only involves a quick lie-down in the store, or a fingers-crossed add-to-cart moment. “It’s tough to lie down on a mattress for five minutes and be like, ‘Oh yes, this this is it,’” says Derek Hales, editor-in-chief and founder of the Phoenix-based mattress review site, Nap Lab. He knows what he’s talking about; over the past decade, Hales has extensively tested more than 325 mattresses. “It's definitely both intimidating and challenging to try and make a mattres ..read more

The apartment on Lombard Street is directly across from Toronto’s historic Old Fire Hall, once the home of The Second City during the days of John Candy, Gilda Radner, Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. The spacious apartment has windows on three sides, a large terrace and is a stone’s throw from St. James Park. Every quarter hour, the sounds of church bells fill the bright, airy flat. It’s just me and a 13-year-old cat named Daisy who doesn’t like to be held, but demands constant attention. I am all too happy to oblige. Next to the bedroom with the king-sized bed is the solarium, the kitchen w ..read more

One of the best ways to create precious family memories is taking a vacation with the whole gang, from grandparents to little ones. Experiencing travel together creates lasting bonds among generations and can be so much fun. But taking everyone’s wants and needs into consideration can require a little extra planning, which can be stressful. That’s where FlightHub can help. A one-stop shop for flights, hotels and car rentals, the easy-to-use platform offers a ton of tailored travel plans at competitive prices, so you can save money while having the time of your lives. Here’s how FlightHub can h ..read more

Taurus April 20-May 20 The new moon in your sign on the 7th is a powerful transit. Do your best to stay emotionally present for it. You may feel that it is necessary to make a change or respond to something quickly, but the most important thing is that you remain curious and present for whatever is true for you emotionally. Whether you need to adapt—or your expectations do—your assignment is to stay curious and honest, Taurus. (Illustration: Sacha Stephan)Gemini May 21-June 21 It’s finally coming together for you, Twin Star, and that means that you are ready and able to have the self-understan ..read more

Sure, it hasn't been released yet, but if the success of Carley Fortune’s previous books are any indication, her third novel, This Summer Will Be Different, is going to be huge. You might be familiar with Fortune’s previous lakeside romances, Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake (which is being adapted for Netflix by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s production company, Archewell). Both are sweet, compulsively readable novels that flip between two timelines; both are New York Times and Globe and Mail bestsellers. This summer, Fortune is venturing outside of Ontario, where her first two bo ..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

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