Canadian Living

The Canadian Living Magazine for helpful articles on food, cooking, health, relationships, family and lifestyles in Canada.

Fall comforts

Canadian Living • EST. 1975 | VOL. 51, NO. 7 | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2026

11 tips and ideas we love this month

freshly BAKED • Peaches, cranberries and a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust unite in this delectable fall dessert.

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fashion & beauty

now trending • The hottest products and the latest news from the world of beauty.

FORBIDDEN FRUIT • THIS FALL, A MOODY, VAMPY AESTHETIC REIGNS SUPREME. BRING THE DRAMA WITH HITS OF RICH BERRY, WINE AND OXBLOOD SHADES.

Head in the clouds • Why the world is falling head over heels for scalp spas.

HAIR AND NOW • Fall is the perfect time for a hair transformation. From structured bobs to invisible layers, here are the hair trends set to define the season.

Below ZERO • Because no winter wardrobe is complete without a beautiful coat, we’ve rounded up the season’s very best. Timeless wool, cozy faux fur and versatile parkas are yours to explore in this selection designed to help you weather winter in style.

ONE FUNNEL-NECK JACKET 3 LOOKS • Take this dependable layer everywhere you go with inspiration from these stylish looks.

SOFT & COZY • It’s impossible to ignore faux fur this season. From jackets and bags to shoes and hats, this luxe texture elevates every aspect of your wardrobe.

life & community

THOUGHTFUL Thanksgiving • The holidays are often a time of excess—but it doesn’t have to be that way. This Thanksgiving, try implementing these strategies to reduce decor- and food waste, and save time and money in the process. A more sustainable gathering awaits.

Pay to Play • Is your social life emptying your wallet? You could be experiencing friendflation.

health & fitness

WILD RICE FOR THE WIN • This month we’re featuring a natural, homegrown superfood: wild rice. Also called manoomin in Anishinaabemowin, wild rice has been gathered and consumed by Indigenous people in North America for centuries, and it remains a part of Canada’s living culinary heritage, community and northern economy. Technically, wild rice isn’t a rice at all, it’s the seed of an aquatic grass that grows in shallow waters, small lakes and slow-flowing streams. Two species are commonly harvested in Canada, Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica, the former growing predominantly in the Great Lakes and Prairie regions and the latter along the St. Lawrence River. Harvested in the fall, wild rice is traditionally served in stews and soups, but its nutty flavour also lends itself well to mixed grain dishes, breakfast cereals and salads.

I tried it… EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) • This training method combines physical movement with electrical muscle stimulation, allowing several muscle groups to be worked at the same time during particularly short sessions. So I put on the famous suit and tried the experience at SOMA Fit Club, where a session lasts just 20 minutes.

The truth about artificial sweeteners • Artificial sweeteners are in countless foods and drinks. Many people choose them to reduce sugar intake, lower calories or help manage blood sugar, but they’ve also become one of the most controversial ingredients. Conflicting headlines have linked them to everything from weight gain and diabetes to changes in the gut microbiome and even cancer. So, what’s actually true? Are artificial sweeteners a healthier alternative to sugar, or do they come with their own health risks?

cooking up tradition • So much more than kitchen accessories, the right cookware can become treasured family heirlooms to enjoy for generations. For more than 100 years, Le Creuset has...