When it comes to the interpersonal, it’s safe to say that neither avoiding nor stoking unnecessary discord is ideal when navigating relationships.
Leah Scott
Inhabiting the Language of Grief and Joy After Difficult Times
If healing lives in language, how do we parse curative words from this tangle of collective trauma—from any trauma? What is there to say in the face of so much sorrow?
6 Canadian B Corps to Support This Summer
It’s tough to be a conscious consumer. Still, people are increasingly striving to reduce their impact on the planet, wielding their purchasing power to support socially responsible, eco-friendly brands.
Sara Waisglass on Acting in Canada, Progressive Characters, and Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia
Waisglass may be young, but she’s definitely not green.
Beyond Green: Transforming the Future of Ethical Travel
Each of Beyond Green’s 27 founding member hotels, resorts, and lodges is committed to honoring the three pillars of sustainability: nature, community, and culture.
Historic Celtic Sites on a Trip Through Northern Spain
With its lush pastures, rolling hills, and misty coastlines, it’s easy to mistake Spain’s northern landscapes for the green-mantled British Isles.
A Guide to Types of Specialty Wools and Where They Come From
There are many types of wool, each with its own unique benefits, and it’s worth understanding these distinctions to ensure you choose the right specialty wool for the right purposes.
5 Types of Canadian Honey to Help You Get Through Winter
There seems to be a longing for sweets this time of year, perhaps in an attempt to brighten the bitter winds of winter—but we also need nutrient-dense nourishment to prepare our bodies for the months ahead.
How to Support Café Femenino in Canada
An ethical program supporting women coffee growers.
5 Igloo and Ice Hotels to Keep on Your Radar
It only makes sense to escape winter’s snowy chill by burrowing under blankets with the furnace turned up, but where’s the adventure in that?
6 of the World’s Best New Restaurants
Whether you’re enjoying the occasional (and cautious!) meal out, or planning for post-COVID date nights, these new eateries should definitely be on your radar.
Variations on the Coffee-Booze Theme: Spanish Carajillo
The alcoholic coffee drink is something of an archetype. From Irish coffee to Café Royale, boozy brews are ubiquitous, and every country seems to have its own interpretation.
4 Surprising and Sustainable Leather Alternatives
Several eco-minded brands have developed a wealth of stunning, sustainable faux leathers made from materials that may surprise you.
Your Body’s Scent Matters More Than You Think
Let’s examine the instinctual power of fragrance. Olfaction is at the root of so many necessary biological functions, including how we select a partner.
Douglas Little, the Provocateur Behind Heretic Parfum
In the perfume industry—a world notoriously blurred by the mist of proprietary knowledge—the convention is companies’ refusal to reveal their ingredients, exploiting the legal leeway that permits them to tuck products’ contents from view.
4 Sustainable Canadian Yoga Brands for a More Ethical Practice
To ensure that your yoga routine supports your health—and that of the planet—check out these alternative, eco-friendly Canadian yoga brands.
3 SuperAdobe Eco-Resorts to Bring You Closer to Nature
Rooted in Khalili’s sustainable and ethical ethos, the SuperAdobe phenomenon has not only spread around the world in the shape of emergency shelters but also as private homes and eco-tourism resorts.
Meet Maiwa’s Charllotte Kwon: Canada’s Pioneering Force for Ethical Fashion
Decades before eco-fashion hit the mainstream, artist Charllotte Kwon lived and breathed the ethos of sustainability.
Isolation Fermentation With Two Healthy Fire Cider Recipes
If you’re searching for a meaningful way to fill your sudden excess of time (as well as your pantry), consider experimenting with fermentation, an age-old food preservation technique that supports gut health and boosts immune function.
The Great Depilation Debate
In the past few years, a hair removal technique called “sugaring” has hit the mainstream, emerging as a trendy alternative to traditional waxing.
Vogue Café, Porto: The Restaurant Borne from a Magazine
Vogue Café, a restaurant run by media giant Condé Nast, offers chic decor and exquisitely plated dishes, appealing to guests who wish to step straight into the pages of a luxury magazine.
Turrón: The Spanish Holiday Treat
Turrón is a deceivingly simple confection. In its most basic form, it contains just three components: toasted almonds, egg whites, and honey.
5 Conscious, Upscale Perfumeries to Support this Season
These perfumeries are taking major strides in the rapidly growing movement toward a more responsible beauty industry.
Träkál: Where, Why, and How to Drink This Patagonian Spirit
Träkál is a new spirit from the Chilean part of Patagonia, and it’s designed to honour the distinct environment from which it hails.
The New Rise of Ancient Gluten-free Beers: Chicha and Pulque
Today, chicha and pulque are not only hallowed, hidden potions from the past—they are innovative, thoughtful approaches to a widening demographic of gluten-free beer drinkers and creative brewers.
4 Elegant Glamping Resorts From Western Canada to Colorado
Keep these lavish escapes in mind when you plan your next weekend in the woods.