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Twenty years ago, people started to look at their coffee as more than a pick-meup. It was explored, poked, T prodded, deconstructed and built back up again amid an entirely new culture of cafés, baristas and buzzwords.
 
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Major's Corner

 
 
I am not sure how many of my loyal readers have found themselves in my position, but I gather from your letters more than a few: That of being busier during retirement than I ever was during my business career.
 
 
 
Therapist is giving a free workshop on long relationships with passion
 
 
 
Nicole and Scott ripped up their kitchen floor to do a reno and discovered a copy of the Daily Colonist - dated October 1927. Eighty-four years ago, the newspaper had been used as insulation by a practical, recycling-minded home-builder.
 
 
 
Combination of changed diet, workouts brings pleasing results
 
 
 
 

Features

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Photos: Love around the world

Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is here to stay. Flowers, lingerie, personal ads and protests: Here are some ways people are marking Feb. 14 around the globe.

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William and Harry

Prince William chooses Harry as his best man: palace

Prince William has asked his brother Prince Harry to be his best man when he marries Kate Middleton on April 29, and she has asked her sister Philippa to be maid of honour, the palace said Monday.

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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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In 'Homes' Today

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Seniors and real estate

Empty-nesters have money to spend and lots of energy

For empty-nesters, downsizing to a condo is often the next logical step. But developers exploring the in-between zone of luxury living and the nursing home are creating a niche market to accommodate the needs and desires of the zoomer population.


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Gallery: Mid-century...

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House Beautiful: Sticks...

Today marks the first instalment of a new weekly series on ...


 

Gallery: Mid-century...

1950s and 1960s decor is the hot new trend for relic hunters


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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