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

The Bold Type • A graphic designer dresses herself happy—and inspires others to do the same

GRAB YOUR SUNNIES • Bask in the glory of summer at these outdoor fests

EARN YOUR BADGES • The outdoors is for everyone—and these groups are here to prove it with workshops to bring beginners into the wild. Don’t forget the trail mix!

GET READY FOR THE BIG SCREEN

Ultimate Summer Reads • Grab a cool drink and your comfiest patio chair—these five page-turners are bound to keep you busy

The Best Hot Sauces • Hot sauces have the magical ability to make any dish more alive—and homegrown brands are truly bringing the heat. We tried more than 120 lip-tingling, made-in-Canada sauces; here are 15 of our favourites

What Fitness Metrics Are Actually Worth Tracking?

IN HER SHOES • Lululemon’s just-launched Blissfeel was designed specifically for female runners. Here’s why that matters.

HOW TO Make Your Backyard More Private • As Robert Frost once wrote, “Good fences make good neighbours.” But let’s be real: Good fences aren’t cheap. Here are three budgetfriendlier—but still stylish—ways to create privacy outdoors

FROCK AND ROLL • At the top of our summer shopping list? A roomy dress that’s a breeze to wear even on sweltering days. Bonus: These six slow-fashion picks all have pockets!

Bottle Service • Self-tanners have come a long way in the texture department. Case in point: Montreal-based Nuda, which specializes in mousses and mists. Need to brush up on your self-tan technique? We asked co-founder Geneviève Beaulieu to share her top tips for a flawless faux glow.

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BEAUTY TALK

Should Canada Finally Abolish the Monarchy? • Only 20 percent of us believe Canada should remain a constitutional monarchy. But making like Barbados—which recently removed the Queen as ceremonial head of state—is complicated. Here’s what it would actually take for a royal send-off.

Slice of Life • I swear that every wedding cake I make will be my last. But the sweet reward keeps me coming back

Lemon Poppyseed Layer Cake

PAST PERFECT • Vintage decor sales soared over the past couple of stay-at-home years. We asked five shop owners—some veterans and some new to the biz—what they enjoy most about giving new life to preloved pieces

Madeline can’t afford to live with her illness. She may choose to die instead

BRINGING SEXY BACK • Regardless of age or relationship status, most of us could use a little more heat between the sheets. Here, three very different ways to find some—plus a few fun products to try

Finding Our Way in the Dark • After a complete hysterectomy, I was plunged into menopause. Here’s how my husband and I navigated our new sex life after 25 years together

ASK THE SEXPERT • Do so-called sex supplements really work?

Out in the Open • How my journey into non-monogamy strengthened my relationship

Members Only • As a sex therapist, I knew my clients wanted a safe space to try new things—so I started a social club for the sexually curious

PARTY FOR ONE

THE SPREAD • This weekend, grill your sangria, put a little caprese salad on kebab skewers—and celebrate smoke, spice and everything nice about outdoor summer cooking

OUR FAVOURITE SMALL-SPACE BARBECUES • No backyard or porch...