These Diets are Still Popular in 2021
Many of us want to shift our focus to lighter foods and healthier eating habits. But with so many dietary options to choose from, where’s a person to start? To help select the best diet for you, here’
Recovery For People and The Planet
Since the arrival of COVID-19, many cities are reporting cleaner air and less pollution. Are these real, long-term benefits? The truth is a bit more complicated. To ensure that we recover from COVID-1
Acts Of Kindness
It was early March, when the pandemic news was breaking, that AnnMarie Aase also heard of a “caremongering” movement happening across Canada, with volunteers helping seniors and people at risk.
“I loo
Between Hope and Opportunity
It’s hard not to feel just a touch overwhelmed these days, what with pandemics, climate crises, and political upheaval. But where there is crisis, as the saying goes, comes opportunity. Shifts are eme
A Sigh of Relief
One in four working Canadians describe most of their days as “quite a bit” or “extremely stressful.” And if this survey had been conducted in 2020, that statistic might have been a tad higher!
While t
What We Learned
My New Year’s resolution: to put 2020 firmly behind me (and maybe skip ahead to 2025 just to be safe). Yet, as I reflect on a turbulent year, there are moments of inspiration tangled up in the pile of
Rewilding Urban Spaces
Step outside. How wild is the landscape you’re in?
If you live in a city, you might think, “Not wild at all.” But look harder. There may be pockets of nature in your neighborhood, like an overgrown ga
‘Why I Grow Hemp’
For more than 20 years, Canada’s hemp farmers have been seeding and harvesting a crop that has grown to become, by some reports, the second largest of its kind in the world. Canadian hemp production i
alive's March 2021 Challenge: Dedicate to Meditate
Hey there, did you move more in February? The alive team got pretty into it. Here are a couple of heartfelt takeaways from our crew.
“The Feb challenge for me has been about making a commitment to my
