Forget Auld Lang Syne. Chinese New Year is all about the future. Vibrant Hong Kong revs up as Chinese New Year nears — the Year of the Ox debuts January 26, 2009. FORTUNE Boldly go where everyone goes ...

“I see beauty in dirty vegetables,” says Ont.-based celebrity chef and TV personality Trish Magwood, adding that she wanted her book My New Table: Everyday Inspiration for Eating and Living, to focus ...

The giant CI organization has made two major moves in an effort to revitalize some of its underperforming small-cap funds.

Many people rely on the advice of friends to choose their retirement home, or simply check out the market in their local area. This can work well in many cases, but remember, as a retiree, you can ...

When it comes to breakfast and eggs, some countries like to play the heavyweights. The French with their finicky Hollandaise and fussy soufflés. The Brits with their deep-fried Scotch eggs. So, what’s ...

How do you describe an island that legend says was “created by a cherub’s teardrop”? Some now call it the “Pearl of the Caribbean”, others simply note its status as a free port, but whatever you call ...

Keep records of all purchases! You may have noticed a thread running through all the articles in this section – keep records of all purchases. This applies equally to maintenance records for your car ...

Bland and boring fare, as healthy as it may seem, can be cheating more than your palate. According to accumulating scientific evidence, it’s time to spice up your life. Among them are beneficial ...

Turns out Popeye was right. Spinach is good for you. Its dark green colour is a clue that disease-fighting antioxidants are present. Dr. David Heber, director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, ...

For those over 50, ginkgo biloba is the most popular herbal supplement-mainly because it may improve circulation in the brain, thereby reducing the normal memory loss related to aging. Fraser Smith, a ...

It’s a rainy Monday evening in Welland, and Main Street seems even more deserted than usual. This southern Ontario steel city has seen better days — unemployment is high, recovery prospects are bleak ...

Financial confusion is an affliction many Canadians must face as they age. At some point in our lives, but usually by 50, we become overwhelmed by increasingly complicated finances. What started out ...