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The R&A – the governing body of golf – recently announced the results of a “pace of play” survey. The findings suggest that a good, old-fashioned 18-hole round of golf is simply too slow for today’s young people. We can’t say we’re surprised, given everyone’s shrinking attention spans.

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There's a common belief among human beings that doing things alone won't be as enjoyable as if we would partake in activities in the company of others. This kind of thinking is wrong – so stop waiting for your friend to text you back and do something solo

It's no longer accurate to compare a human being's short attention span to that of a goldfish. According to scientists who researched the brain activity of 2000 Canadian smartphone users, human beings now have an attention span of just eight seconds – goldfish, meanwhile, can maintain concentration for nine

Get ready for one of the first long weekends of the summer and clear your schedule for plenty of reasons to get outside and kick back around the city. Check out the latest performance courtesy of Cirque du Soleil, make your way to Whistler, feast around Tofino or check out a local night market all before work creeps up again Tuesday morning

If you're a fan of The Simpsons, your dreams basically just came true. Universal Studios has opened their ode to the animated series and it comes with all the real-life food you never thought you could have

Canada leads the world when it comes to paying with plastic: we make 68 per cent of our purchases by card, and 71 per cent of Canadians say they would be fine if they never had to use cash again. Our increasing tendency to pay with credit card, though, might be a little concerning

In our cities, single young professionals sometimes need all the help they can get. And no, we’re not just talking about Tinder. That’s why there always seems to be a friend or coworker who has “just the perfect match” for you. And that’s not always a good thing

Once again, it seems the oldest sibling gets all the brains. First came word that your older sibling is probably the reason for your success. Now, a new study reveals that first-born siblings are better at picking up a second language.