IN EVERY ISSUE
6 Online
8 Off the Top
10 Letters
13 Snapshot
Three Canadian athletes with winning attitudes that will serve them well in Beijing
17 In the Know:
Living Green
Planet-friendly tips to help you tread lightly
19 In the Know:
Smart Money
Make your money go further
21 In the Know: Pets
All the best for your furred or feathered friends
100 Where to Get It
101 For Keeps
102 Best for Last


LIVING
22 Between Us
Jocelyn Laurence on mastering cookery, one batch of pastry at a time
24 Letter from Mozambique
A Canadian theatre group joins with a Mozambican one to deliver a timeless, and timely, message
31 The Introvert Gift
Take our quiz to find out if you are the strong, silent type
37 Angels Among Us
Sometimes the true angels are those who won’t leave our side, no matter what

HEALTH
39 Health News
The latest word on well-being
51 Secret Salts
Hidden sodium may be hurting your health. Here’s where to find it
56 When Music Is Medicine
For victims of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other health troubles, music can be the sound of healing

STYLE
66 The Best:
Getaway Gear
Pack your suitcase with fashion for any destination
70 Sol Survivor
Beautiful ways to protect your face and hair from the sun’s rays

HOME
72 Summer Sanctuary
How one homeowner turned a drab deck into an elegant oasis

FOOD
78 Party Time!
Crowd-pleasing eats to treat your friends and family
87 Five Lean Grills
Turn to these barbecue recipes for low-fat flavour
92 Quick Bites
Food editor Andrew Chase on getting the most from your grill, and an all-Canadian page-turner
94 The Best of Beijing
Whip up a taste of the Summer Games!