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Toronto's best comic book stores (and maybe Canada's)

The evergreen comic book has managed to thrive thanks to the subculture of enthusiasts who carry from one generation to another the urban mythology of Gotham city or spawn fantastical new heroes and villains. Toronto has always been a haven for the comically minded, made even more popular by the exploits of Scott Pilgrim. Tucked in inconspicuous nooks and crannies, the comic book stores of Toronto are some of the best in the world. The Beguiling Books and Art [http://www.beguiling.com/index.php

6 tips for a great sleep (and don't we all need one?)

So you’ve counted sheep, had three glasses of warm milk and a turkey sandwich and you’re still staring at the ceiling? Not getting enough sleep has devastating consequences on all aspects of your life. Your body is not able to repair itself and your immune system is depleted, leaving you vulnerable to disease. When your brain is not adequately rested, you will have difficulty concentrating, retaining information or being your wickedly imaginative self. Stress levels go through the roof when you

How to move you regular workout indoors (5 easy steps)

One of the most challenging things about the weather getting colder is, in my mind, continuing to be motivated to work out. This is already a challenge for me, and I feel like it takes me a couple of months just to get a workout routine down. Not to mention that, in the summer, it’s WAY easier to just get outside and do stuff. That, and the heat, mean you’re generally in pretty good shape by summer’s end. But then there’s fall, with its bulkier clothing, heartier food, and promotion of sitting

It’s Apple Picking Season! How to take advantage

One of fall’s joys is the opportunity to pick, eat, can, mash, cook, bake or otherwise enjoy big, red, juicy apples. The globalization of agriculture and food supply means we’ve largely forgotten about the fact that apples are meant to ripen in fall, since you can now get them year round. But fall is—and should be—apple season. A few years ago, a friend of mine took me on a road trip up to the Okanagan Valley in BC for a U-pick experience. We got a short lesson from the orchard master (what an

Fall farmer's markets across Canada

One of the saddest things about letting go of the summer is the end of farmer’s market season. There’s nothing quite like a sunny weekend morning spent strolling among delicious (and cheap!) fresh fruits and veggies, trying different local farmers’ and producers’ wares. But fear not, fine folks! Because in many Canadian cities, there are fall farmer’s markets that last until its too cold to be outdoors. And the change in seasons means there’s also a change in tasty goodies, too. Here are a few f