Christmas is fast approaching and it’s already time to start decorating. Take a look at some cool wreath ideas for this holiday season. See the full article here, by Martha Stewart

The winter of 2015-2016 could end up as one of the warmest winters on record for Canada as a whole, as a strong El Niño persists into the upcoming season. Forecast for Ontario – Increased Risk for Ice Storms in Ontario, Quebec This coming winter will not be nearly as cold as last winter thanks in part to El Niño. This should lead to a noticeable difference in heating bills

With shorter days and the first real snowfall ahead, it’s the right time to finish last-minute projects around the house before winter sets in. Inside CHECK VENTS. Close vents in unheated basement areas, but keep attic vents open. Replace rusted or damaged pipes from gas water heaters and your dryer. ADJUST THERMOSTATS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. If you have multiple thermostats in your home for different zones, set temperatures for the

Trick-or-treating—going from house to house in search of candy and other goodies—has been a popular Halloween tradition in Canada and other countries for an estimated 100 years. But the origins of this community-based ritual, remain hazy. Halloween has its roots in the ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on the night of October 31. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now

Zombie Walk – Horror in the Hammer is hosting its 3rd annual Hamilton Zombie Walk and Food Drive on Saturday, Oct. 30 starting at 2 p.m. at Gore Park. Zombies of all ages will take to the streets. The walk will make stops at Jackson Square, James Street Armoury, City Hall and Shamrock Park before heading to the Corktown Pub for 4 p.m. Get creative and join in the fun.

Vancouver mom suggests offering non-food options like temporary tattoos and stickers A Vancouver woman is encouraging families to offer more than just candy to kids on Halloween night and to let others know by placing a teal pumpkin outside their home. Lisa Buckley is participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project which promotes “non-food” options such as stickers, glow sticks or playing cards for kids who have allergies or cannot eat

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