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For whatever reason my algorithm is 90% Elf Of The Shelf concepts these days, so I decided it would be smart to post some of my favourites. I understand the grind of this tradition, so maybe this will help get the mental juices flowing if you need it! Happy Holidays! This one ^^^ is pretty […]

LATEST ONLINE SCAM: The Police are warning the public about a recent rise in e-transfer scams on websites like Facebook marketplace. There are scammers that look like real accounts that are targeting buyers on platforms like Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. This is where a buyer sends an email that looks like a legitimate e-transfer. When […]

It’s a big weekend for Canadians as the Grey Cup kicks off on Sunday night. The question is: will you be watching? Even without my beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders in the game, I’ll have it on. The Grey Cup almost always delivers a solid game, and hey, it’s tradition. But not everyone shares the same enthusiasm. […]

This morning, let’s take a second to acknowledge a special crew of folks who might be struggling already: retail workers. My wife and I hit the mall over the weekend, and between the endless Christmas music and stressed-out employees, it was like walking into a holiday war zone. Three different stores were blasting only holiday […]

Looking at what kids today are into, it’s pretty wild to think about how different things were when we grew up. But in Australia, they’re trying to bring back a bit of that old-school vibe. They’re banning social media for anyone under 16—yup, that’s Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, even YouTube. The goal? Let kids actually be […]

Remember back in the day on MySpace and Facebook when we cared a lot about friend counts and rankings? Now, having fewer friends seems to be the new trend, and there might actually be a health benefit to it! A recent study found that people with smaller friend groups are healthier in the long run. […]

Ever feel like you’re burning out from work? Apparently, we’re not just imagining it here in Alberta. A recent study found that Alberta ranks fourth among Canada’s most overworked provinces—higher than BC, Ontario, and Quebec. What does this mean for us? Probably not much, unfortunately. There’s no promise of extra vacation days or well-deserved raises. […]

Today is a big day for our American neighbors, as they head to the polls to vote on the issues that matter most to them. But while we aren’t voting for our own leader, we could use this opportunity to settle some of our own deeply divisive questions! What if, the next time we vote, […]

It may still be seven weeks away, but if you’re traveling for the holidays, now’s the time to start planning… According to travel agency CheapAir, the best time to head out for Christmas to avoid sky-high prices is no later than December 18th. Sure, you might save some money, but spending a whole week out […]

With another long weekend on the horizon, I’m sure we’re all pretty excited, right? A few extra days to kick back, relax, and—oh wait, it’s Turkey Season. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good turkey dinner with all the trimmings as much as the next person. But let’s be real—there are just so […]