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Driving impaired puts everyone at risk. While most Canadians know that marijuana impairs your driving skills, according to our 2020 road safety survey, respondents are still doing it. Read the full results: http://ow.ly/bZE550BbF7d #DesjardinsRoadSafety

Our 2020 road safety survey revealed that once someone takes a risk on the road like driving after smoking marijuana or using a cellphone while driving, they’re more likely to take another. This can lead to very dangerous situations on our roads. Read the full results: http://ow.ly/bZE550BbF7d #DesjardinsRoadSafety

Your phone is a portable computer - which makes it prone to some of the same problems computers have. If your phone is starting to get sluggish, try these de-cluttering tips to improve performance. https://www.nbcnews.com//how-clean-declutter-your-smartpho

While some people have discovered that they love working from home, others have found the opposite to be true. If you're struggling working from home, here are some strategies to try to make it more manageable. https://www.cbc.ca//how-to-make-working-from-home-a-little

Groceries are expensive, there's no denying that. If you change the way you shop - for example, making meal plans around weekly specials - it is possible to lower your weekly bills. For more tips, read this: https://www.canadianliving.com//article/supermarket-savings

An easy fall maintenance task that can save you money in the coming months is to check and replace your weather stripping on your doors. Here's how to do it https://www.bobvila.com/articles/door-weather-stripping/

Cleaning the gutters is a task nobody enjoys, but one that is really important to do in the fall in order to prevent icy build up in the winter and overflowing gutters in the spring. Here's how to clean your gutters quickly and safely. https://www.canadiantire.ca//tools-hardware/How-to-clean-t

As more things open up, many Canadians are feeling a mix of fear and excitement - particularly when it comes to the reopening of schools and daycares. Here are some tips for managing your mental health through times of change. https://www.cityline.tv//manage-mental-health-come-lockdo/

As BBQ season comes to a close, it's important that you store your propane correctly and know how to re-connect it in the spring. Here are some propane safety tips!

Unless you work alone, it's almost certain that you'll have to deal with conflict in the workplace at some point in your carer. While your first instinct might be avoidance , that can actually make the problem worse. Learn how to deal with workplace conflict here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/303617

If you regularly make short trips to your cottage, you may be wasting a lot of time packing and unpacking - these tips from seasoned cottagers will help streamline your routine. https://cottagelife.com/ge/cottage-qa-weekend-packing-tips/

As much as we hate to say it, pool season is coming to an end. Closing your pool yourself allows you to choose when to close it - making the most of every last pool day! Here's what you need to know: https://www.pioneerfamilypools.ca/a/diy-pool-closing-guide/

If working from home had you considering a move up to cottage country, you're not alone - the market was red hot this summer. Here's what you need to know about buying recreational property right now.. https://cottagelife.com//how-covid-19-is-heating-up-the-c/