News by subject: LIFESTYLE

An undeveloped landscape on Howe Island in the St. Lawrence River is the latest strategic securement for Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). The purchase includes shoreline and wetland habitat in a high-priority waterfowl habitat zone in the province....

The tourism and cannabis industries are all set to combine forces at the first annual New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit, to be held at Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre on Monday, October 28th, 2019. "Canada has caught the world's attention...

TVO is pleased to announce that Toronto filmmaker Mari Ramsawakh is the winner of the eighth annual TVO Short Doc Contest, for their short film Fluid.  Fluid reflects on identity and the labels people place on one another. Ramsawakh is a disabled...

September 13, 2019 Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips , today released the findings of its fifth annual Philips Global Beauty Index, surveying over 12,000 women from 12 different countries. The extensive international study [1]...

On Wednesday, September 18, JDRF Canada will host a community forum to address the need for access to affordable type 1 diabetes (T1D) technologies for the more than 300,000 Canadians living with the disease who are otherwise burdened with crushing...

Demand for ethical fashion is gaining global momentum. Shoppers and consumers, designers and retailers alike are making more ethically minded commitments on behalf of animals, demonstrating a global demand for animal-friendly practices in fashion....

The Airline Passenger Experience Association, APEX, a trade organization dedicated to elevate the passenger experience around the world, awarded Aeromexico five stars in the category of Global Airlines, the highest rank possible, for the service it...

Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the official tourism marketing corporation for Palm Beach County, is pleased to report that America's First Resort Destination® weathered the storm with minimal impacts and is quickly regaining normalcy within 48...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in Canada as illustrated by several provincial outbreaks over the last year in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan as well as a significant surge in BC. The increases are a result of multiple...

It was a busy month by July standards as both condo sales and single-family sales were up year over year the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. There were 566 new single-family homes, including detached,...

Spearhead Brewing and Ducks Unlimited Canada invite you to give back to nature while you kick back with a cool lager. It's all part of paying forward the great gift of nature in Canada.Spearhead Brewing is proud to mark a new partnership with Ducks...

CentralSquare, a leader in public sector software, announced today its Champion's Circle sponsorship of the Atlanta Police Foundation's 15th annual Atlanta's Finest 5K Run benefitting Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta. Being held at Pemberton Place in...

The UNITED SIKHS legal team is working with the family of an elderly Sikh man after receiving a report today that he encountered several brutal attackers inside his own home during a suspected hate crime. According to details provided by the family,...

Foresters Financialtm ("Foresters") today announced the addition of its Charitable Benefit Provision to its Term¹ products in Canada. For Term insurance policyholders who select the benefit, Foresters will donate an additional 1% of the basic...

Starting September 3 at 9 pm ET on TVO and tvo.org, TVO presents the World Broadcast Premiere of TVO Original Inside Kenk. This intriguing half-hour documentary delves into the complex mind of Igor Kenk, one of Canada's most notorious bike thieves,...

It's almost back to school time, but that doesn't mean summer is over. Days Inns Canada is marking the occasion with the "Last Drop of Summer Giveaway"!  From now through August 16, social media fans and followers can enter for the chance to win one...

If you're a parent, the month of August is often spent shopping for school supplies, backpacks, and a new pair of shoes for your child's upcoming school year. Before buying new shoes, follow these tips from foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to keep...

Despite real GDP growth of just 1.4 per cent projected in Canada for 2019, some cities are showing strength in certain sectors, contributing to one of the strongest jobs gains on record [AA1] Canada-wide. These figures are the latest in the...

PRESS RELEASE    The Conference Board of Canada Whose ride is it, anyway? The impact of shared mobility on public transit Ottawa, July 23 2019 ? Public transit ridership levels vary across Canada, raising questions and debate about the impact of...

Avante Logixx Inc. ("Avante" or the "Company"), the parent company of multiple leading security businesses, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement (the "Agreement") with 3SI Security Systems ("3SI") for...

Canndora, one of Canada's leading cannabis accessories brands and vibrant communities for elevated women, is releasing an exclusive curation of products celebrating the first summer post cannabis legalization. The Hotbox Edition, with its visually...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC: The Real Estate Intelligence Network (REIN) is publishing for the first time The Millennial Report, which explores this massive demographic cohort and its impact on rental and housing markets in Canada. This...

The Conference Board of Canada's Economist Robyn Gibbard offers the following insights on today's release of data on government revenues from the sale of cannabis: "Today Statistics Canada released its first-ever figures on government tax revenues...

Launching a business can be really tough, especially for young entrepreneurs. There are so many different start-up costs, and the reality is that young people often have the hardest time accessing loans to start their businesses. That's why...

Automotive seat design has become a crucial consideration for automakers as consumers spend more time in their vehicles, and as interior comfort becomes a major competitive battleground. Today, seating is a critical touchpoint for consumers who...

Setting out to revolutionize Canada's clean beauty world, newly launched MisMacK Clean Cosmetics will soon have its products in the hands of the many celebrities and VIPs of Hollywood at the Secret Room Events Gift Giving Style Lounge in honor of the...

Vielight Inc. of Toronto, a leader in brain photobiomodulation (PBM) technology, announces that the primary site for its pivotal clinical trial, St. Michael's Hospital, in Toronto, has been activated. The trial will be a randomized,...

Restaurants Canada, the national association representing the Canadian foodservice and hospitality industry, is excited to announce its fourth association partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI), which...

Though it can be said that classics never age, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver celebrated its 80th Anniversary and the completion of a multi-phase $75 million renovation on May 25th, 2019. In homage to its history, the hotel collaborated with international...

Setting out to revolutionize Canada's clean beauty world, newly launched MisMacK Clean Cosmetics will soon have its products in the hands of the many celebrities attending the highly anticipated MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles in June. MisMacK is the...

TORONTO, Ont. May 29, 2019 - Renowned publicist Niki Papaioannou is transforming the way we connect with industry professionals through her podcast Superstar PR. The podcast features an alluring roster of guests, from upcoming Canadian actor Anthony...

A new national survey by Credit Canada shows that while many Canadians avoid talking about their money and finances, uncomfortable health issues tops the list of topics Canadians least like to talk about. The Awkward Silences Survey, an Angus Reid...

The GTA new home market saw continued momentum in April as prices remained relatively flat and condominium inventory increased, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. Total new home sales, with 3,853 new...

Canadians under 40 are taking the biggest bite out of the country's restaurant business while showing an appetite for environmentally sustainable operations and menu options. Plant-based protein, sustainable seafood and locally sourced food are in...

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, is giving fans in Edmonton a reason to celebrate. This Thursday, May 23rd, the leading fast casual brand will open a beautiful open kitchen restaurant located in Edmonton...

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) recognized its top builders and developers, projects and marketing initiatives at the 39th annual BILD awards on Friday, May 3. More than 1,200 industry professionals attended the event,...

On May 3, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) honoured Edward Sorbara for his enduring career and legacy in the building and land development sectors. Edward Sorbara is a Principal with the Sorbara Group of Companies, an...

Great Gulf Homes and Tridel were named Home Builders of the Year by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) at the 39th Annual BILD awards on May 3. Great Gulf Homes earned the distinction as Low-Rise builder of the year, while...

The Yield Growth Corp.  subsidiary Urban Juve announces a consumer marketing and sales alliance with beauty commerce giant ipsy, which will put Urban Juve hemp based beauty products in ipsy's Glam Bag and make them available for purchase on...

The Symes, the hottest event space in Toronto known for its Heritage designation and being in the heart of The Junction, Toronto has announced a Luxury Wedding Contest. Imagine having the perfect wedding in the most beautiful Art Deco event space in...

The 1750 Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin, played by superstar violinist Joshua Bell during his formative teenage years when he began his concert career  under the tutelage of the legendary Josef Gingold, will be sold at auction on May 16, 2019,...

Fairmont Pacific Rim, the iconic Vancouver hotel that has developed into one of the city's premier live music venues is launching a song search contest that invites singer/songwriters to submit an original song for the ?Soundtrack to the Pacific Rim...

The Yield Growth Corp. announces it has filed a patent application to protect its inventions for hemp root oil production and its use in certain formulas. Subsidiary Urban Juve Provisions last week filed a Patent Co-operation Treaty ("PCT")...

Weed Me added two new licenses to its already-acquired cultivation and processing licenses enabling it to sell cannabis products to medical and recreational consumers across Canada. Weed Me earned its cultivation license in April 2018 setting the...

Known as the "land of the living skies", Saskatchewan can now be called "land of the Everest Senior Curling Champions." For the first time since 2012, both the men's and women's senior curling teams from the same province have won the coveted 2019...

ThriftBooks, the premier online bookstore, has created an alternative to the excitement of March Madness. While 64 teams competed to take home the title of NCAA Champion, 64 favorite books have been competing for the #1 position among ThriftBooks...

Salesfloor, the award-winning mobile application designed for store associates, today announces a first-of-its-kind social shopping feature called "SocialShop". SocialShop provides associates with a way to share shoppable Instagram posts with their...

Beer Store Warehouse Clerks in London and Windsor, Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 12R24, have voted unanimously to ratify their second Collective Agreement as Local 12R24 members. "We achieved many significant...

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) launched its Building Answers campaign today to answer the top questions that GTA residents have about housing and development in a public, open and factual manner. The campaign will...

ICC International Cannabis Corp. ("ICC" or "International Cannabis" or the "Company") is thrilled to announce the addition of Thalia Sodi®, world-renowned singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, to their existing licensing agreement with Authentic...