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A Eulogy to the Germ-Fighting Penny

Jason Tetro | Posted 05.04.2013 | Canada Living
Read More: Royal Canadian Mint Penny, Infectious Diseases, Copper, Antimicrobial, Winemaking, Piggy Banks, Canadian Penny, Cleaning, Germs, Canada, Disinfection, Canada Living News
Jason Tetro

2012-05-28-GermGuyBanner.jpg February 4 of this year was a momentous day for numismatists as the Canadian Mint officially stopped distribution of the one-cent coin, the penny. While the reaction from Canadians was mixed, there was a general consensus that the loss was still a sad end to a 105-year era. The moment was also a sombre day for those striving to improve public health.

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11 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Market

Anne Day | Posted 04.27.2013 | Canada Business
Read More: Real Estate Market, Cleaning, Home Renovations, Decluttering, Selling Home, Home Renovation, Preparing to Sell Your Home, Selling Your Home, Curb Value, Cheap Ways to Fix Up Your Home, Selling Your House, Canada Business News
Anne Day

We decided to put our home of 28 years up for sale. We're nearing the end, and my firmest hope is for a quick sale... and a long closing. So I have a break from this routine and more time before I have to pack. If any of you are about to embark on a similar venture, here's a few pointers on getting your home ready for the sale.

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A Very Green Rosh Hashanah

Lisa Borden | Posted 11.28.2011 | Canada Living
Read More: Eco-Friendly, Organic, Jewish New Year, Candles, Green, Composting, Cut Flowers, Rosh Hashanah, Green Living, Cleaning, Bleach, Kitchenware, Table Setting, Canada Living News
Lisa Borden

Be eco-"logical" about planning your family gatherings right from the get-go. Shopping locally for an organic Rosh Hashanah meal, apples and honey will not only help support your neighbours and community, but you will also serve kind, chemical and pesticide-free food.

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