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Ask Ellie: Sibling estrangement often starts with childhood trauma

Ask Ellie: Sibling estrangement often starts with childhood trauma

The initial blame runs deep, possibly due to parents’ favouritism, emotional abuse, or sibling bullying, especially if backed by a parent.
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Photos: You can go camping with friendly alpacas at this adorable B.C. campsite

Photos: You can go camping with friendly alpacas at this adorable B.C. campsite

Turkeys, alpacas and horses - oh my! There are several unique offerings to browse.
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Looking for fresh cut flowers? There is a worldwide shortage!

Looking for fresh cut flowers? There is a worldwide shortage!

Ask an Expert: Nicole Quigley
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Ask Ellie: Potential partners need to know about ex-wife's syphilis

Ask Ellie: Potential partners need to know about ex-wife's syphilis

Dear Ellie: I’m a man, mid-60s, and your daily reader. I’ve been divorced for two-and-a-half years, after 14 years married. I’ve since met a great woman, widowed, only a little younger than me and from the same background.
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Hey, Colleague: How can I prepare myself for a possible recession?

Hey, Colleague: How can I prepare myself for a possible recession?

Consider some side hustles, to help you weather the economic storm.
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Ask Ellie: To save marriage, skip self-defeating guilt and just do better

Ask Ellie: To save marriage, skip self-defeating guilt and just do better

Caring/kindness/loving actions and words, form long term bonds in a loving partnership
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'Reel sex isn't real sex': Why intimacy coordinators are needed for film and TV

'Reel sex isn't real sex': Why intimacy coordinators are needed for film and TV

As "an actor's advocate," intimacy coordinators help with intimate scenes on set. They also do so much more, including supporting young performers and babies and answering questions from families.
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A miracle hangover cure pill just launched in Europe. Here are a few North American equivalents

A miracle hangover cure pill just launched in Europe. Here are a few North American equivalents

You'd be surprised how many there are.
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Ask Ellie: Start with MD visit to find source of depression

Ask Ellie: Start with MD visit to find source of depression

Mood disorders, age-related worries, reluctance to pursue the cause, are some ways people stay “stuck” in depression
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Ask Ellie: Seek help from women's shelter to leave abusive spouse

Ask Ellie: Seek help from women's shelter to leave abusive spouse

Violence, physical and emotional abuse are crimes, punishable by law, no matter if the perpetrator is a spouse or family member.
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