The rewards of letting go
Editor Jocelyn Bell reflects on the upcoming changes for The United Church of Canada, the magazine and in her own life.
I hit ‘refresh’ on my marriage
A writer explains why she and her husband chose each other, instead of divorce, which "often seemed the easiest solution."
Instead of retirement, two nurses battle Vancouver’s opioid crisis
At age 71 and 65 respectively, Evanna Brennan and Susan Giles embrace their unconventional work in the Downtown Eastside.
Poet Dionne Brand takes on Donald Trump and Jordan Peterson in powerful commencement speech
The Canadian poet, filmmaker, educator and activist received an honorary degree from the University of Toronto.
Swedish tradition of death cleaning explained
The practice of a final tidy up is making its way to North America. Here’s how to lighten your load one last
How Cape Town citizens narrowly avoided running out of water
The city's population was restricted to using just 50 litres of water per person per day. By comparison, Canadians use five times
‘Thank you for being my dopted parents’
Eighteen years after his teen son died of cancer, this writer celebrates a new type of fatherhood when he becomes legal guardian
5 steps to help you start death cleaning
The Swedish tradition of a final tidy up might sound depressing, but it will lighten your load physically, mentally and spiritually.
What I learned while caring for the dying
There is an idea in Celtic Christianity called “thin place,” when the membrane between this world and whatever lies beyond is an
On grief and the healing power of gardening
A writer reflects on how growing tomatoes is helping him find peace while dealing with the loss of loved ones, including his
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