Weddings are picking up post-pandemic — but have venues fully recovered? – National


Wedding planning can be stressful as it is, but a last-minute cancellation by a venue or vendor can only make those pre-nuptial jitters even worse. Couples in Ottawa got a shock this week after Courtyard Restaurant, a popular downtown eatery and wedding venue in the heart of the country’s capital, announced on social media that […]

A fusion of eras, cultures and styles hits Paris Fashion Week runways – National


On a rain-soaked Saturday at Paris Fashion Week, the luxury world saw a spectacle of contrasts, where the audacious spirit of punk melded with quiet luxury and historical elegance. Displays blurred the lines between rebellion and refinement, presenting collections that navigated through time — evoking medieval serfs with a modern twist and embracing minimalist aesthetics […]

Oprah Winfrey exits WeightWatchers board, shares plummet more than 25% – National


Oprah Winfrey announced Wednesday that she will leave her role on the WeightWatchers board of directors, only two months after the talk show host publicly revealed she was taking a weight-loss medication. Winfrey, who has for the last nine years been widely considered the face of WeightWatchers, joined the company’s board of directors in 2015. […]

Prince Harry loses court challenge over U.K. security protection – National


Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prince Harry was not improperly stripped of his publicly funded security detail during visits to Britain after he gave up his status as a working member of the royal family and moved to the U.S., a London judge ruled Wednesday. Justice Peter Lane said in the High […]

Eat ‘cereal for dinner’: Kellogg’s CEO’s money-saving tip hits sour note – National


WK Kellogg CEO Gary Pilnick went against the grain when he said financially struggling families should eat cereal for dinner — a suggestion that had many critics insisting Pilnick is cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. During an interview with CNBC last week, Pilnick praised the affordability of cereal and pointed to a year-old campaign from Kellogg […]

Female pro golfer films ‘mansplainer’ correcting her swing at driving range – National


British professional golfer Georgia Ball doesn’t need unsolicited advice from men, but just like the experience of many women, it’s practically par for the course. This week, Ball uploaded a 90-second clip to social media that shows the golfer being interrupted by a man at a driving range who had some corrective feedback about her […]

Stanley cups: Customers sue over presence of lead in popular tumblers – National


The popular Stanley cups are seemingly everywhere, but that doesn’t mean every customer is thrilled with the product. Two Stanley tumbler owners have filed a lawsuit in California alleging the cup-maker’s parent company, Pacific Market International, was negligent in disclosing the presence of lead in the viral product. According to Bloomberg, the proposed class action […]

Prince Harry breaks silence on visit with King Charles: ‘I love my family’ – National


Prince Harry says his father King Charles‘ cancer diagnosis could contribute to mending relationships among Royal Family members. Prince Harry, 39, opened up about his family this week while he and wife Meghan Markle were in Whistler, B.C., to attend a training camp one year ahead of the 2025 Invictus Games. In an interview with […]

Is money causing tension in your relationship? What experts say you can do – National


Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but recent data shows that for many Canadian couples, the rising cost of living is leading to conflict instead of romance. A report from BMO’s Real Financial Progress Index released Thursday found that about one-third of Canadian couples (32 per cent) say money is often a source of […]

‘Grey divorce’ getting more prevalent in Canada. Why it’s a concern – National


Canadian couples are more open to seeking divorce in later life, and research suggests this can impact women more than men. In Canada, the average age for divorce has been steadily rising over the years, partly because people are increasingly getting married at a later age. In 2020, the average age of divorce was 48 […]