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Eating Brunch, Italian-Style

Brandie Silva | Posted 03.22.2013 | Canada Travel
Brandie Silva

Among all of the North American-esque things that the Italians here in Milano have appropriated, I think brunch has to be one of the most interesting. The most entertaining part of our midday meal was the moment when we realized we were the only people actually eating brunch food.

Internet Providers Still Slowing You Down

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 01.21.2013 | Canada Business

Despite promises by some of Canada’s largest internet service providers to stop deliberately slowing down traffic on their networks, complaints are ...

Ontario Court Rejects U.S. Government Demand for Full Access to Megaupload Servers

Michael Geist | Posted 03.19.2013 | Canada Business
Michael Geist

Many readers will recall that nearly one year ago, the U.S. government launched a global takedown of Megaupload.com. Last week, an Ontario court rejected a request to send mirror-imaged copies of 32 computer servers to authorities in the U.S., indicating that a more refined order is needed.

Your CPP Is Funding War Crimes

Amy MacPherson | Posted 03.19.2013 | Canada
Amy MacPherson

How would you feel if someone told you that every one of your paycheques was being used to support war crimes and keep the companies accused of these atrocities rolling in lucrative business? And how would you feel if you lived off the avails of torture and bloodshed through the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), upon your long-awaited retirement after paying into it? This appears to be our dirty little secret, that Canadians enjoy prosperity at the unethical demise of others.

Princesses Beatrice And Eugenie Stun Us With Their Style

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 03.11.2013 | Canada Style

The sartorial Gods are smiling upon Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie today. It appears the sisters, who are often ridiculed for their poor fashion c...

Turning Human Waste Into Energy Savings

David Dodge | Posted 03.17.2013 | Canada Business
David Dodge

Sewage, biosolids, wastewater, effluent, human waste and night soil -- these are all euphemisms for poo. But instead of looking at it as something to be disposed of, why not use it to grow a crop that can heat our buildings, produce electricity or be used for compost? Camrose County in rural Alberta is doing just that.

Busting Three Myths of Financial Planning

Deborah Nixon | Posted 03.13.2013 | Canada Business
Deborah Nixon

Many of us hate organizing our financial lives but love dreaming about our futures. That might be part of the reason that only a third of women have a financial plan. It comes down to the myths we have built up about financial planning.

Star Power: Martin Sheen's Fight for Justice

Craig and Marc Kielburger | Posted 03.12.2013 | Canada Impact
Craig and Marc Kielburger

Martin Sheen is truly a living Hollywood legend. Yet despite his accomplishments as an artist, acting is not where his true passions lie. As a pacifist, humanitarian and tireless activist for peace and social justice, Martin has been arrested more than 60 times for public protests and acts of civil disobedience. We caught up with him at We Day Alberta.

Don't Blame Karl Rove and the Internet: You are Responsible for Society's Ills

Mary Donohue | Posted 03.10.2013 | Canada
Mary Donohue

When I asked people why things are a mess, no one took responsibility for this crappy society we have created. No one said, "Well, I didn't vote so, X was elected." No one said, "Well, I didn't speak up, so X was bullied." Everyone blamed someone or something else.

Mariah Carey Flaunts Fantastic Body And Rock Hard Abs In Red Bikini

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 03.11.2013 | Canada Style

Of all of the celebrities we've recently seen flaunting their bikini bodies on beaches, Mariah Carey's may be the best. The 42-year-old singer and ...

Should Canada Say It's Sorry More Often?

Mitch Miyagawa | Posted 03.10.2013 | Canada Politics
Mitch Miyagawa

Every May 26, Australia has a National Sorry Day to remember the forcible removal of Aboriginal children from their homes. Why not a day of sorrow and acknowledgment for those that have suffered past racist and discriminatory actions for the sake of our national interest?

OK, Let’s Start Making Money!

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 01.07.2013 | Canada Business

The NHL lockout has ended, and the teams and various businesses that depend on them can get back to making money, but some economic damage has already...

If You Hated the Violin, You Wouldn't Play, Right?

Arya M. Sharma, MD | Posted 03.07.2013 | Canada Living
Arya M. Sharma, MD

When it comes to healthy living would you really want to give up something you enjoy? Or, even less likely, do you really want to start doing something you don't? Let us assume that there is now conclusive evidence that playing just 20 minutes of violin a day substantially reduces your risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But now imagine that you happen to be someone who simply hates violin...

Pie-in-the-Sky Resolutions Won't Get You Out of Debt

Jeffrey Schwartz | Posted 03.05.2013 | Canada Business
Jeffrey Schwartz

Instead of making unrealistic and lofty resolutions this year, start 2013 off on the right foot by committing to a personal financial goal, and create a plan to achieve that goal.To help you get started on the road to financial health, try some of these proven methods to tackle debt, and make your 2013 financial goals a reality.

Behind the Headlines: Resolutions Can Mean a Little Bit More

Craig and Marc Kielburger | Posted 03.05.2013 | Canada Impact
Craig and Marc Kielburger

We're two days in -- how many New Year's resolutions have you already snapped in two? At the start of our calendar year there's a lot of pressure to "be a better person," which usually means "look like a better person." We propose an alternative that is scientifically proven to make you better: resolve to make the world a better place. Sound intimidating? It doesn't have to be.

Sacred Headwaters Is Real Life Promised Land

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 03.05.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Summer Rayne Oakes

2013-01-03-ScreenShot20130103at5.06.45PM.pngIt is hard to express the beauty of this great expanse of wilderness. Situated in some of the most magnificent mountains and valleys on the alpine-arctic border, the Sacred Headwaters has truly earned its name.

Do-Gooders Do The Dip And Take The Plunge For Charity

The Huffington Post Canada | Maya Hamovitch | Posted 12.31.2012 | Canada Impact

What better way to plunge into the new year than with an icy dip for charity? More than 700 Canadians of all ages will kick off the new year by run...

'You Sir, Are A Monster'

The Huffington Post Canada | Christian Cotroneo | Posted 12.31.2012 | Canada

"Their solution," the Crown attorney told a rapt courtroom in Kingston, Ontario, "was to remove the diseased limb entirely and prune the tree back to ...

Why Are so Many Veterans in Prison?

Romeo Vitelli | Posted 02.27.2013 | Canada Living
Romeo Vitelli

Increasing numbers of military veterans are entering the U.S. prison system. Why? A recent study highlights the important role that anger can play in how well veterans reintegrate into society after traumatic tours of duty -- and how likely they are to run into problems in prison, if that's where they end up.

What's Your Paint Personality? (PHOTOS, QUIZ)

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 12.28.2012 | Canada Style

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to update the look of your home, look no further than paint. It's an inexpensive fix-up that can be done qu...

A Year of Uplifting Green Energy Stories

David Dodge | Posted 02.17.2013 | Canada
David Dodge

While the pace of our transition to a lower carbon world can be frustrating, we have learned in a short time at Green Energy Futures there are some pretty inspiring and innovative people building a green energy future right now.

Why Canada-U.S. Relations Are Like a Hockey Game

Christopher Sands | Posted 02.16.2013 | Canada Politics
Christopher Sands

Think of the U.S.-Canada economic relationship as a hockey game (remember hockey? Sigh.) In the first year, despite the distractions posed by the 2012 elections and a series of U.S. budget battles, the governments of Canada and the United States have made a strong start on improving border and regulatory cooperation.

Harper's F-35 Promises Haven't Taken Flight

Ryan Painter | Posted 02.16.2013 | Canada Politics
Ryan Painter

There has been a flurry of cost figures for the F-35, ranging from the government's unwavering figure of $9 billion all the way to $45.8 billion dollars. First the government wants this plane, then they didn't, and now they do again. Canadians are being played for suckers in this little game of procurement bingo that the Harper Cabinet is playing.

Kristen Stewart, What On Earth Are You Wearing?

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 03.11.2013 | Canada Style

We've come to expect a lot from Kristen Stewart sartorially. She landed on Vogue's 2012 Best Dressed List and impressed revellers at her first post-Ro...

Sparkling Wine -- It's Not Just For Special Occasions

Erin and Courtney Henderson | Posted 02.13.2013 | Canada Living
Erin and Courtney Henderson

The reputation of bubbly is a double edged sword. On one hand it enjoys a reputation as the celebration wine, the defining beverage in elegance and luxury. On the other, it's rarely invited to the Canada-Day long weekend party, or the must have option for the Big Game.