How L.A.-based YouTube star LaurDIY started out as a kid crafter in St. Catharines, Ont.
Lifestyle

How L.A.-based YouTube star LaurDIY started out as a kid crafter in St. Catharines, Ont.

Lifestyle Hamilton With nearly 8.5 million followers on YouTube, LaurDIY is one of the most recognizable names in crafts and lifestyle content. The St. Catharines-born content creator made a recent visit to her hometown, prioritizing family and creativity without pressure.Lauren Riihimaki says she often visits her hometown to rediscover her love for creatingDiona the teacher · CBC News · Posted: Feb 24, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 12 hours agoListen to this article Estimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Lauren Riihimaki is a YouTuber who, as a kid in St. Catharines, Ont., spent her free time working on craft kits and colouring books. (Submitted by Lauren Riihimaki, LaurDIY/YouTube)Lauren Riihimaki...
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Nearly 1 in 5 People Have Gotten in a Disagreement With a Neighbor Over Politics: Redfin Survey

Politics tamfitronics 18.7% of survey respondents have gotten in a disagreement with a neighbor over politics, including 27.1% of men and 13.4% of women SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nearly one in five (18.7%) people have gotten in a disagreement with a neighbor over politics, with men more than twice as likely to get into a dispute than women, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.More than one in four men (27.1%) said they had been in a political disagreement with a neighbor, compared to 13.4% of women.This is according to a Redfin-commissioned survey conducted by Ipsos in September 2024. The survey was fielded to 1,802 people aged 18-65.Nearly a quarter (23.1%) of respondents who said they are voting for Donald Trump have...
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