Chatelaine

Chatelaine covers all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change and caregiving to cannabis, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.

Chatelaine

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THE DISH A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT • Welcome to WEEKNIGHT HERO—a simple, delicious slam-dunk recipe you’ll want to cook again and again, any night of the week.

Hitting Her Stride • A content creator dresses up neutral staples with playful patterns and vibrant accessories

YOUR FALL IS ALL BOOKED UP • Let’s set the scene. It’s one of those sun-streaked autumn evenings that Anne Shirley would have declared superfluously splendid. There’s a thread of ice in the air; the leaves have begun to fall. You have no plans, a cozy blanket and a warm drink. All you need now is a book you just can’t put down. Here, 15 of the season’s top contenders

WHAT’S THIS ABOUT BOOKTOK?

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT BOOK? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT

The Best Perfumes • It takes a lot of spritzing to find a new signature scent. We asked six fragrance lovers to test 45 of the year’s most covetable perfumes to find out which ones hit the right notes

Bent out of shape? Four tips for better spine health

YOU’VE GOT TRAIL • Finding comfy hiking shoes is its own journey. Here’s how to shop for your perfect pair

HOW TO SPRUCE UP A DOORWAY (on a budget!) • Accentuate your home’s curves with this easy, affordable DIY

4 OTHER UNEXPECTED WAYS TO MAKE A DOORWAY POP

IT’S ALLLLLL IN THE BAG • Keys. Wallet. Lunch. Water. Laptop. Tired of the juggling act? These commuter totes will carry all your daily essentials in style

Red Alert • Persistent patches of inflamed skin? Here’s how to recognize and manage rosacea, which tends to flare up when temperatures change

HOT AND STEAMY

HERMAN, AUDREY AND ME • As Lori Fox prepares to say goodbye to one beloved dog, a new puppy offers resilience and hope for a fresh start

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT • As The Social—the incredibly candid, occasionally controversial and consistently top-rated lifestyle show—kicks off its 10th season, Courtney Shea considers the factors behind its outspoken success

BABY FOODS • The exhaustion and hunger of new motherhood made meals dropped off by friends an acute, nourishing pleasure—one I haven’t forgotten, even years later

A Stitch in Time

1 Susan Quann

2 Chidinma Durosaro

3 Cassie Tatone

4 Dr. Emily Bruusgaard

5 Joann Liu

A New Way to Navigate the Cancer Journey • What you need to know about cancer coaching, a little-known resource that helps patients move forward alongside someone who’s been through it before

WHAT TO WATCH FOR • A doctor breaks down best practices for common cancer screening and prevention

The Right Words • Figuring out what to say or do when a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer is never easy. Four survivors tell Chatelaine what they wished people knew when they were sick

JOY TO THE WORLD • For sports journalist Shireen Ahmed, writing about joy has become an active way to resist hate and find hope amid violence and oppression

How to Find Relief from Your Seasonal Allergy Symptoms • What is seasonal allergic rhinitis, what are the most common symptoms and how do you get relief?

“We need a system that isn’t just for catching monsters” • After my mother was killed by her ex-partner, an inquest into her death deemed intimate partner violence an epidemic. Why I believe a more empathetic justice system is the first step to solving the crisis

THEY WERE OUR CHILDREN • Canada’s worsening opioid crisis has seen more overdose deaths—and families mourning the loss—than ever. Tired of tough-on-crime policies that don’t...