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THE INTERVIEW CONVERSATIONS WITH THE NATION’S NEWSMAKERS • Longevity expert and bestselling author Peter Attia can help you cheat death—for a while

Venture with Planet D: Unraveling North American Luxury and Wellness • Mediaplanet interviewed Dave and Deb, founders of Planet D. Discover their luxury travel tales, North American gems, wellness fusion, and expert tips for crafting unforgettable journeys!

Enjoy the Ultimate Wellness Getaway and Ignite Your Senses • The Groupe Nordik family of spas combines an upscale spa experience grounded with an escape into nature.

RVING FOR ALL: Unleash Your Inner Explorer • For getaways in the great outdoors, you can’t beat the convenience of an RV. Get rolling with Go RVing Canada — your one-stop trip planning resource.

Target superbugs with phage therapy • In 1917, a Franco-Canadian scientist pioneered a treatment that’s become a powerful weapon against antibiotic-resistant infections. It should be available here.

The Destined Diva • Charlotte Siegel could’ve gone pop. If she’s honest, it was always going to be opera.

Higher Learning • Centennial College’s mass-timber A-Block expansion makes room for Indigenous perspectives—and plenty more students

Ending the Overdose Crisis Calls For a Unified Front • Polarizing debates are weakening our collective strength in saving lives threatened by fentanyl.

Challenging Feelings of Shame: Families Coping Through Mental Illness • Supporting a loved one while mitigating the ripple effects that stigma brings.

THE UNSTEADY REIGN OF DANIELLE SMITH • Alberta’s premier rode into office declaring war on the federal government—and won by a tiny margin. Can she keep her rebellious rural base happy, without sparking a national crisis?

The RISE & FALL of A CHINESE-CANADIAN POP STAR • Kris Wu, an ordinary kid from Vancouver, transformed into one of China’s biggest celebrities, with chart-topping albums, movie roles and lucrative brand partnerships. Then a series of social media accusations brought him down.

What Can the Rare Disease Strategy Learn from Rare Blood Disorders? • The rare disease (drug) strategy can learn from the Canadian Blood Services and Hema-Québec for Rare Blood Disorders.

Treatment Advancements Changing Lives of Individuals with Multiple Myeloma • Innovative research is leading to key advances in therapies and prognosis for people with this blood cancer.

Advances Bring Hope to Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common blood cancer in older adults. With new treatments, patients are living longer and better.

Why It’s Important to Be Aware of This Rare Blood Disease • While rare, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria can be fatal if not treated. That’s why awareness is so important.

One Patient’s Guide to Understanding and Navigating the CLL Journey • Every Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) journey may be unique but leaning on trusted resources and a strong support network remain critical to navigating the complexities of a diagnosis.

The 10 most magical-and surpeising-places to travel in Canada right now

The Northern Exposure • There are outdoor adventures, live music and Arctic char tacos under the midnight sun

The Riverside Drive • The southern shore of the St. Lawrence is home to jewel-box towns, wild vistas and all the shrimp rolls you can eat

THE PRISTINE PARADISE • The eastern tip of P.E.I. is packed with secluded,...