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Wednesday, June 07, 2023

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Three images of plants, side by side, left to right: closeup of a plant with three pink blooms; closeup of Blooming elderflower, dark green foliage with many tiny white blooms; closeup of a monarch butterfly on goldenrod stem.
 

The case for growing native plants in your gardens and pots

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They make a great low-maintenance garden and the experts say they come with lots of benefits.
 
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What to cook in June: Grilled everything, dips for picnics, and desserts that make you excited for summertime

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Lean into the nostalgia of the season, and dine on anything that tastes like summer.
 
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Insider tips on how to make your staycation amazing
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A beginner's guide to walking your cat
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5 apps for learning about Indigenous life and history


 
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A collage of a lake at night with a purple starry sky. a bright pink illustrated wheel of zodiac signs with the moon in the middle sits in the middle of the image. bright pink peonies fill the bottom of the image.

Your horoscope for the week ahead: Your heart will ignite with passion as Venus enters vivacious Leo
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More stories from across CBC
 

How to better protect yourself from the health effects of wildfire smoke
From do-it-yourself air cleaning devices to moving your workout indoors, experts say more Canadians will see smoky summer days and need to plan ahead to avoid potentially dangerous exposures. 

Secret Life of Canada: The Potlatch Ban
The Canadian government outlawed the traditional ceremony from 1884 to 1951.

I lassoed queer joy in a rodeo-loving town, despite my assumptions about rural life
'My first Pride celebration happened in a small town in central B.C. But then, why shouldn’t it?' Tait Gamble writes.

30 must-read books for National Indigenous History Month
Michelle Good curated this list of books that 'reach under the myth of North American history.'

Why some tenants are going on 'rent strikes'
Amidst an affordable housing crisis, Front Burner takes a closer look at how some tenants are pushing back against rising costs.

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with CBC's Top 5 for June
National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate storytellers and acknowledge the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have made in shaping Canada. 

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