With a heatwave hitting parts of Ontario and Quebec today, staying safe is top of mind. This week, our Ask A Doctor column examines the signs of heat illness, which can impact the elderly, children and even people on specific medications. Here’s what to know.

And it’s summertime, which means kicking back with a cold drink – or not. Our healthy living reporter Graham Isador explored four ways to unwind after work without the booze. He spoke with people in the wellness, travel and tourism spaces for their ideas, and they delivered with four fun rituals that don’t involve the bottle. Read more.

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