House cleaners talk about expectations, wages, best practices for communication and what they wish clients knew By Judith Mendiolea Originally published by The Telegram Jan 23, 2026 Nicole Chandler is a professional cleaner with over 10 years of experience. She talks about the challenges of the profession and what fair treatment entails. Judith Mendiolea Nicole Chandler still remembers the pace. Thirty minutes. Sometimes 35, if she was lucky. That was the window she had to

Early snowfall allowed many Atlantic Canadian winter tourism operators to open early, but climate change and unpredictable weather still leaves questions about season's success By Judith Mendiolea Originally published by The Telegram Jan 06, 2026 Skiers make their way down the slopes at Cape Smokey in Cape Breton, where early- season snow and cold temperatures have allowed the resort to open ahead of last year. Contributed Early snow arrived across parts of Atlantic Canada

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but many parents don't have villages behind them today - but there are supports out there By Judith Mendiolea Originally published by The Telegram Dec 18, 2025 Naime Mert, family education co-ordinator at Nova Village, helps members of the Nagib family at the organization's Halifax location. Nova Village provides low-barrier support for parents and caregivers, including newcomers to Canada. Aizaz Jamil On a weekday morning in Atl