My best travel tip

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Featured columns

Time to worry about commercial real estate again?

By Kevin Press, BrighterLife.ca

A new study of senior Canadian executives reveals a level of anxiety about commercial real estate not seen since 2009. Here’s why.

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By Anna Sharratt, BrighterLife.ca

If you’re planning a trip — especially to an exotic locale — make sure you know what shots you need, well ahead of time.

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By Brenda Spiering, Editor, BrighterLife.ca

Best of Brighter Life: A look back at the most popular articles on Brighter Life last month.

My best travel tip

By Dave Dineen, BrighterLife.ca

Travelling isn’t easy. You need to be fit enough to enjoy the experience. But even without a gym membership, there’s a lot you can do to get in shape.