Joanne Richard

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Heading out for March Break? Play it safe and stay home instead

Heading out of the country for March break? Think again.

March 12, 2020 Diet & Fitness

Better to have a staycation this March Break, to avoid going anywhere where the coronavirus is.

International Women's Day is all about celebrating the power of women

Today is International Women’s Day and time to celebrate the power of women.

March 8, 2020 Relationships

A mom of triplets uses the Joeyband, a baby item created by two Canadian women entrepreneurs. (Photo courtesy of @trippingovertriplets)

Former drug mule finds redemption in popcorn biz

Coming back from a sunny Caribbean holiday with two kilos of cocaine sewn into her underwear got Canadian Emily O’Brien into big trouble. She got sent to prison.

March 1, 2020 Eat

A former drug mule and convicted criminal, entrepreneur Emily O'Brien holds her prison number.

Dreaming of getting away? Stay outside the box

Forget another boring hotel. The short term rental trend is hot and global and here to stay, offering up some of the most creative places for an utterly memorable stay, says Katie Herbert, host of the original Canadian TV series Handmade Hotels.

February 23, 2020 Relationships

Katie Herbert is host of Handmade Hotels on Makeful.

Happily never after - the truth of fairy tale romances

The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly collaborating with Walt Disney Corporation for work on an undisclosed project.

February 16, 2020 Relationships

Prince Harry gestures next to his wife Meghan as they ride a horse-drawn carriage after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, May 19, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo

You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss. And so much more

Love is in the air – and so too anxiety. Call it performance anxiety – one quarter of us feel the need to celebrate Valentine’s Day so they can post about it on social media, reports Zulily research.

February 9, 2020 Relationships

Super Bowl: Touchdown to tubbiness

It’s you versus chips and dip!

February 2, 2020 Diet & Fitness

Who will care for the young caregiver?

At some point in the future, you’re likely going to be looking after someone. Could be a parent, grandparent or sibling that is ill, disabled or abuses drugs or alcohol.

January 26, 2020 Relationships