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Standing on the frozen Arctic Ocean and looking out into the vast expanse of snow and ice makes you feel very small. On the shore of the tiny far northern town of Tuktoyaktuk, in the Northwest Territories of Canada, it’s hard to imagine how people could survive in such a remote, coastal tundra.

Bella Percy-Hughes picking tea leaves at the Tregothnan Estate, photograph by swns.com For most Brits, any problem can be solved with a nice cup of tea. But, the majority of the country’s tea leaves make a long journey from China or India before they reach those English teacups. That’s why the tea grown on the Tregothnan Estate is such a rare British treasure. Set on the banks of the River Fal, near Truro, Cornwall, the estate established the nation’s first tea gardens in 1999 and began produc

“Do you hear the Wapiti?” Tune into the resident radio station as you slowly drive through the wilderness park in Montebello, Quebec, about an hour’s drive from Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, and you’ll hear this phrase. Wapiti is what French-speaking Canadians call an elk and these large curious creatures will attempt to shove their massive heads inside your car window looking for a carrot or two as you navigate the route around their habitats.

Most cities have too many cars. The environmental impact is staggering, and road congestion has a negative effect on our mood and daily lives. Last year, Toronto was even voted the worst commute in North America.

Why are Canadians so weird about women sunbathing topless?  Is it time to just get over our hang ups around female nipples? Fiona Tapp is a Freelance writer who wrote an article on this topic and spoke with Lynda Steele.

The very first time I met my husband-to-be, I was topless. In fact, the first time I met my in-laws, I was topless. Let’s be clear: I am not a shameless exhibitionist or some sort of naturist hippy. But I am British, and I was on a beach vacation in balmy Cuba at the time.

Set amid the greenery of the Roseland Heritage Coast, where fields of sheep meet hidden coves, the attraction here is its remoteness.

From the first time your young child asks you innocently where babies come from, to fielding questions about contraception and STIs from teens, parents are faced with the very real need to provide their children with the facts of life. But how much of this information should be coming from their teachers and what's the state of sex education in schools?

Spring is a special time on a flower farm. As buds bloom and the results of plantings months ago when the snow still covered the ground are suddenly revealed. It’s a series of experiments with awfully long gestations. The gardener must wait patiently to see which ones were successful. Sas Long, owner of design studio and flower farm, Floralora Flowers, understands this process. (pages 25-30)

Fans of The Handmaid's Tale have waited patiently to see what has become of June (Elisabeth Moss) after she made the ultimate sacrifice at the end of season 2, pushing her newborn daughter, Nichole, into the arms of Ofglen/Emily (Alexis Bledel), and giving them both the gift of freedom.

In the Saint-Michel neighborhood of Montreal, a collection of buildings make up a kind of 'Cirque City.' It’s here you’ll find the National Circus School, the headquarters of Cirque de Soleil – and the home of TOHU, a year-round dedicated circus-arts venue that also hosts the Montreal Cirque Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary in July 2019.

Picture Canada and you’ll envisage all the natural beauty of its wild parks, deep forests, glacial lakes and vibrant, multicultural cities. From coast to coast, the world’s second-largest country is a place of contrasting extremes – none of which is more remote or endlessly fascinating than the north. Almost 40% of Canada’s landmass is made up of just three territories: the Northwest Territories (NWT), Yukon, and Nunavut.

As the door closed behind me and I was left alone in suite 1742, a sense of panic mixed with déjà vu set in. I had seen these rooms before, on old newsreel, in documentaries and in glossy coffee table books. But being here in the very space where John and Yoko stood – or rather laid – felt intrusive somehow. It felt like they might wander in and ask me to bugger off.

More than 80 years ago, caribou numbers in Canada’s Northwest Territories started to decline – a serious threat to the Inuit people who called the region home. In response, a herd of 3500 reindeer from Alaska were herded through the rugged landscape to the region, where they were used for their meat and fur.

From the road, it’s less than a 30-minute hike to the entrance to Rat’s Nest and the start of a caving adventure that will get your heart rate soaring. Close to Banff, Alberta, in the quirky town of Canmore, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop and an enthusiastic guide leading you through the woods, you’ll don red coveralls, safety gear and a headlamp before heading underground to face your fears.

It’s a strange truth that although modern city dwellers live packed together in close proximity, we really don’t know our neighbours at all. Just what do the people that share your postcode do in the privacy of their own homes? What are their family dynamics like? What are they watching on TV? And pray tell, what on earth is going on in their garage?

Touted as a wonder drug capable of easing anxiety, reducing inflammation, and preventing seizures, cannabidiol, or CBD, has been growing rapidly in popularity. Following approval of the 2018 federal farm bill, the American hemp CBD market alone is projected to reach $20 billion by 2020.

For the first 18 years of my life, my family history was a complete mystery. I was adopted as a baby, and while at times that reality has been painful, I was extremely fortunate to have been raised by two of the kindest people who were simply meant to be parents. But despite having an idyllic childhood, I spent a lot of time imagining my birth family. I wondered what they looked like, what their voices sounded like, and if they shared my interests and passions. What I never really wondered abou