Beyond Local

BEYOND LOCAL: Safest way to prepare a turkey? U of G food expert says many cookbooks offer bad advice

Is homemade eggnog safe? How long are turkey leftovers good for? Raw cookie dough?

Dec 21, 2019 12:50 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: How a workout buddy can help you beat gym anxiety

Personal trainers can help you stay motivated and learn new workouts, too

Dec 21, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Tis the season of 'stuff'

We are truly addicted to buying stuff during the holidays, professors say

Dec 20, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: How to make holiday gift-giving eco-friendly, and more meaningful

Home-baked cookies are a great gift for someone with a sweet tooth

Dec 20, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

CANADA: Tips and tricks to avoid painful winter injuries this season

Did you know that there is a 'proper' way to fall?

Dec 19, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

CANADA: Dreaming of an environmentally green Christmas? An expert has some tips

Kareina D'Souza says the winter, and especially the holiday season, often means a spike in consumption

Dec 19, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: How Instagram has influenced 'peasant cabbage' and other food trends

Many 'Instagrammable' foods have a long association with poverty

Dec 18, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: A playlist to calm the nerves

Studies suggest that music can reduce anxiety during a complex task, but some types of music do it better than others

Dec 18, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

CANADA: Competence may be judged based on the way you dress, new study suggests

Understanding how to reverse biases associated with first encounters can be very difficult in the age of social media

Dec 17, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: Northern MPP calls on Ford government to stop cuts to public health

Many programs will move from 100 per cent coverage to a 70-30 cost share on January 1

Dec 17, 2019 2:00 PM Read more >