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1 week ago | 
canadianinquirer.net | Keena Alwahaidi
Ontario’s chief coroner says Thunder Bay once again has the highest opioid toxicity mortality rate in the province. According to new data by the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario, the region had 80 opioid overdose deaths in 2024. That statistic puts Thunder Bay at the highest per-capita rate in Ontario, at 69.14 deaths per 100,000 people — with Sault Ste. Marie just behind, recording 38 deaths last year and Timmins with 18.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Shorey Andrews |Amber Dowling |Lara Buchar |Keena Alwahaidi
Composting is an important step towards reducing landfill and keeping the environment healthy. But composting in small spaces, such as an apartment, can come with minor discomforts. That’s because composting is more complex than you may think, and avoiding the rules required to do so effectively could create unwanted smells in your home. In this article, we’ll break down some steps to improving the state of your compost bin and provide helpful tips to keep odours at bay.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Lara Buchar |Shorey Andrews |Keena Alwahaidi
There are all kinds of reasons why people rent. Finances, short-term jobs or plans to move elsewhere in the near future are all motivations to rent instead of buy. However, one common reason many people prefer not to rent is a universal myth: renting is throwing your money away. Sure, it can seem as though you’re setting those hard-earned dollar bills on fire by renting a home rather than investing in your own.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Lara Buchar |Shorey Andrews |Amber Dowling |Keena Alwahaidi
When I think back on my dreamy destination wedding in Split, Croatia, I know it was the perfect choice for me and my husband. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t come with all sorts of hurdles we had to overcome to make it down the aisle. From language barriers to flight logistics, there were endless details to consider that wouldn’t be part of a typical wedding, and it’s important to have a plan.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Shorey Andrews |Amber Dowling |Keena Alwahaidi |Mira Nabulsi
Making small spaces appear larger can be challenging when you don’t know where to start. After all, there are so many considerations to make, like choosing the right furniture, displaying beloved items, and adding flair to walls with big splashes of colour and textures. Tricking the mind’s eye to think rooms are more extensive than they appear doesn’t mean giving up your specific style and taste for decor and comfort. There are a number of ways you can create space where it doesn’t naturally exist.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Keena Alwahaidi |Shorey Andrews |Mira Nabulsi
Now that rent in Canada has dropped for the fifth straight month, renters have something to celebrate. Sure, rental prices are still higher than they were a couple of years go, but this trend lends a glimmer of hope that a slightly more affordable living could be a reality for some Canadian renters. According to a monthly report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, the average rent across the country decreased by 4.8 per cent in February. For those keeping track, that’s the largest drop since April 2021.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Keena Alwahaidi |Shorey Andrews |Mira Nabulsi |Krizia Ramos
The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s long anticipated lifestyle series With Love, Meghan has finally arrived. The California-native and former actress made her debut on Netflix earlier this month, and in it she offers a limitless scope on all things decor, hosting, cooking, gardening and more. The eight-part series takes place on a farmhouse property in Montecito, California. As she embraces domestic bliss and reimagines the pursuit of homemaking.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Mira Nabulsi |Lara Buchar |Keena Alwahaidi |Courtney Naray
Qatar Airways is known as the world’s best airline. Recently, I flew 14 hours from Doha, Qatar to Toronto in their QSuite (Business Class). The new flight route was introduced in January 2025, giving travellers an extra option for direct international flights from Toronto Pearson Airport. According to Skytrax, Qatar Airways is voted the best airline in the world because of its superior customer experiences — and I got to try it out firsthand.
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2 months ago | 
homenetwork.ca | Lara Buchar |Keena Alwahaidi |Courtney Naray |Amber Dowling
We love to score a good deal at Costco when shopping for our favourite groceries and home items. But did you know Costco has a whole department dedicated to travel, too? Whether you’re planning your next big all-inclusive family vacation or just looking to book a flight, hotel or car rental for an upcoming trip. Read on for absolutely everything you need to know about Costco Travel. Yes, Costco Travel is exclusively available to Costco members.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Keena Alwahaidi
Kitchener-Waterloo·NewGardening isn't just a summer hobby. According to Peter Grobe, who owns Grobe Nursery, there's still a lot of work to be done in the backyard this fall. "If you're intending to do some planting... get it in the ground as soon as you can," expert saysKeena Alwahaidi · CBC News · Posted: Oct 01, 2024 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoFall is a great time to pull out decomposing veggies and remove all the weeds and roots out of your garden, says gardener.
