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Karl Klein and his wife Judy.
 
Karl Klein, 67, died after he had a heart attack in the first few kilometres of the Bazan Bay 5K last week. He is remembered for his love of life and fitness.
 
 
 
 

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What can a cookie tell us about how far our food travels?
 
 
 
After the winter, homeowners are understandably anxious to get started in their gardens. But people need to pause before they dig another hole in the ground. Choosing the right plant -- and the right place to plant it -- has taken on greater importance as new trends, plant varieties and natural enemies emer
 
 
 
For 60 years, the Pap test has been the standard screening method for cervical cancer. But more than 2,000 Victoria women have already taken part in a
 
 
 
Look out Ken, there's a new man in Barbie's life. In fact, there are two of them, and they are Mad Men.
 
 

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Sweet: A sterling silver anchor necklace is a quiet way to acknowledge your inner Popeye. We love this one from local company, Mimi & Marge. $75, Blue Ruby.

Spring's nautical look brightens any wardrobe

Ocean-ready staples like striped T-shirts, blazers and bling are popping up everywhere this spring. So even if you've never set foot on a sailboat -- or your stilettos wobble at the thought of taking the SeaBus -- you'll love how easily nautical chic brightens up your wardrobe.


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In the last five years, Jerís Vision has grown into an organization with more than 800 volunteers, forming one of the countryís largest anti-bullying organizations.

Anti-bullying campaign brings awareness to youth

He's queer, he's here, get used to it. Jeremy Dias is only 26, but he's long been the poster boy for anti-bullying in Canada. At 17, while attending high school in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., he began a legal case against his school and the local school board because of the discrimination he endured after coming out of the closet, and for trying to make his school "queer-friendly."


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Julie Larocque has been getting tattoos for more than 10 years from Darin Comley of Universal Tattoo in Ottawa.

More women than ever are getting inked

The first time a needle embedded ink into her skin, Julie Larocque felt like a more beautiful woman. The electric buzzing became harmonious, a lullaby that put her to sleep. Fifteen years later, 33-year-old Larocque has more than 500 hours inked onto her body. Each of her 60 tattoos -- which cover her arms, back, chest, neck, half of her feet and half of her leg -- tells a different story of struggle, strength, and courage.


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Dilbert

Dilbert

Office humour that hits a little too close to home.

 

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Solitaire

Solitaire

Our very own online version of an all-time favourite card game.

 

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Tomato Bounce

Tomato Bounce

Help the tomatoes escape the dreaded salad! Bounce them across the kitchen to the table.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Food

Love it or hate it, cilantro's unique flavour is used in many of the world's cuisines.

Secrets of cilantro

When I ask most people about cilantro, there's no middle ground: They either love it, or they hate it. But I'm proof that you can be part of one group and switch sides.

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Relationships

Women were significantly more likely to rate the man as more handsome when he was pictured in the high-status car than the one of neutral status.

Sexy cars may boost a guy's appeal, but leave women stuck in neutral

When it comes to male enhancement, not even the little blue pill can compete with the mythos of a man's wheels, long presumed to do everything from boost his sexual appeal to compensate for that which he may lack.


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In 'Homes' Today

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First time's the charm

Much to her surprise, Kelly Frenken found that she, her husband Paul and their seven-year-old son Trysten didn't have to cut back on much at all when they moved into their first home last July.


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