Montreal Gazette readers debate café seating etiquette as lengthy student study sessions crowd out casual patrons. One letter proposes time limits during peak hours to restore balance.
A grandmother writes to Dear Abby after being excluded from her grandson's wedding and ignored after sending a gift. Get advice on family estrangement and grief.
Air travel stress doesn't excuse rudeness. Etiquette experts reveal the most common boarding mistakes that create chaos at the gate and on the plane. Learn how to be a more considerate traveller.
Canadian consumers confront escalating tip prompts and higher prices, a trend experts call 'tip creep,' with no end to the financial pressure in sight. Learn what's driving the change.
From cold calls to unlocked screens, a generational rift defines phone use. Etiquette experts reveal why Boomers and digital natives can't agree on mobile manners. Read more.
Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has been honoured as The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2025, marking another historic achievement in her dominant career. Discover her journey.
A new survey reveals just 33% of Canadians feel hopeful about 2026. Discover the national mood as the year ends and what experts say about this outlook.
Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau shares strategies for managing festive faux pas. Learn how humour can defuse tension and make gatherings more enjoyable for everyone.
A wife seeks advice after her husband repeatedly shares a bed in their camper with a 21-year-old female friend he views as a daughter. Dear Abby weighs in on the boundary dispute.
A retired couple writes to Dear Abby, hurt by their large family's failure to acknowledge gifts. Abby advises a direct conversation about basic manners and appreciation.
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Mannersmith experts warn that mentioning cost or expecting a return gift can ruin a kind gesture. Learn the eight common faux pas to avoid for more thoughtful giving.
From asking for ice to expecting free refills, travel experts reveal the dining behaviors that immediately identify American tourists abroad. Learn the cultural differences to blend in better.
Canadian etiquette experts reveal what hosts really want from guests during holiday parties. Learn when to help, what gifts to avoid, and how to read host cues.
Etiquette experts reveal common mistakes people make when receiving gifts and how to respond graciously. Learn how to show genuine appreciation and avoid awkward moments.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges flyers to dress better for civility. A Canadian expert calls it 'wishful thinking.' Explore the debate on travel etiquette.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces backlash after suggesting passengers dress better and be more polite to improve air travel. Critics call comments out of touch with modern flying realities.
Discover the eight most common rude behaviors during airplane deplaning, according to etiquette experts. Learn how to be a more courteous traveler and improve the flight experience for everyone.
Explore the rich history and modern significance of the Order of Canada, from its royal origins to contemporary recipients who shape our nation's identity.
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Discover how a small Inuit community in Quebec's Far North played a pivotal role in Canada's sovereignty and cultural identity through decades of resilience and transformation.
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members now receive complimentary access to Winnipeg's Canadian Museum for Human Rights, honoring their service and sacrifice.
The upcoming federal budget introduces sweeping changes aimed at helping younger Canadians facing housing affordability, student debt, and climate anxiety. Discover how new policies could reshape financial futures for millennials and Gen Z.
Juno Award-winning artist Meaghan Smith transforms her beloved snow-themed song into an enchanting children's book, bringing winter magic to young readers across Canada.
Political newcomer Zahra Mamdani shatters barriers with historic election win, becoming Canada's first Muslim woman MP and vowing immediate action on housing and healthcare reforms.
Canadian Tire is breathing new life into the iconic Hudson's Bay stripes, transforming them into stylish new products as part of a surprising retail partnership that's turning heads across Canada.
The 2025 Canadian elections are poised to create unprecedented political milestones as diverse candidates challenge traditional norms and reshape the country's leadership landscape.
Exclusive revelations about the tense final hours of the 1995 Quebec referendum, when Canada came within a whisper of breaking up and political leaders scrambled to save the country.
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney takes center stage in the 2025 federal budget with bold economic reforms, while Canada makes a surprising Eurovision debut that's capturing national attention.