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A Tinder Breakdown for the Uninitiated

A Tinder Breakdown for the Uninitiated

If you aren’t on Tinder, you’re friends with someone who is. And if you don’t know anything about the most brutally efficient dating app in the game, we’re here to help you out. So below you’ll find a simple breakdown...
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Notable Survey: How Do You Live Your YP Lifestyle?

Since we continuously strive to deliver the content you deserve to keep up with your fast-paced, 360° lifestyle, we want to know exactly what you think about the YP life you're living. And unlike your shrink, we won’t overcharge you just to listen (no judgement here)
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Burn, Baby Burn: When to Burn Bridges

We’re often taught as young professionals (YPs) to never burn bridges, to always keep opportunities open and relationships strong, because we never know where the future will lead us. Sure, this is sound if not cliché advice, but should it be an eternal rule of thumb? Not always
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RRSP 101: What You Need to Know

The RRSP deadline is approaching. 18% of your income up to a maximum of $23,820 can be placed into designated accounts and funds to help lower the amount of taxes you owe. What is an RRSP? Does it make sense to put money into one? What should it be invested in and what is all the hype about?
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The Shisha Trend: Should You Indulge?

The aromatic scents and flavours, sexy pipe design, and the relaxed vibe common in hookah hot spots all give the impression that smoking shisha is an interesting, sensual and cultural experience. You’ve tried it once, maybe a couple times, and you liked it, but as a health-conscious young professional, you can’t help but wonder how this popular new activity might be affecting your body
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Tips for Making Over Your Closet

We've been shopping our whole lives and we all have closets filled with clothes, so how is it that we can never find anything to wear? Buying the latest bag, dress or suit is pointless if you can never find it when you are getting dressed. Having a clean, well-organized wardrobe is vital to getting dressed on a hectic morning and can even add a little enjoyment in the wee hours
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Socialnomics Author Erik Qualman Talks Social Media and Influence

Erik Qualman, author of Socialnomics, an award-winning book on the power of influence, as well as a TEDx speaker, reveals that nearly one in five Canadians report that social media has made them more influential. According to him, the power and influence of word of mouth is turning to “world of mouth"
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From Sochi 2014 to the NHL: A Sneak Peek at CBC Coverage

From the Olympic Games to Saturday night’s beloved Hockey Night in Canada, it’s safe to say that the CBC is highly influential in Canadian sports broadcasting. We caught up with Trevor Pilling, Head of Programming at CBC Sports and Hockey Night in Canada, last week to learn a little more about what we can expect in 2014
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Four Liberating Words: I Can't Afford That

What are your vices? That’s the question that kicked off the panel discussion at Credit Education Week’s Money Talks luncheon on November 13th. As we learned, nearly all Canadians admit to impulse spending, and nearly all admit to having a particular spending vice. The solution? Four simple words
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Take Back the Night With Science.

Just when you thought you were about to get a glimpse of the penguin exhibit or Tyrannosaurus Rex, hundreds of tiny people with their sticky popsicle hands emerge and instantly crowd around the very attraction you were so looking forward to seeing. Not anymore
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