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Shopping for the wellness-minded people in your life can be surprisingly intimidating. They already have their rituals, their favorite powders, and the matcha whisk they swear by. But the right gift can make those habits feel even more special. And during a season that leans heavily into indulgence and nonstop plans, a present that helps someone slow down and reset can go a long way. Whether they unwind with a candlelit face mask, start every morning with a revitalizing smoothie, or simply enjoy sipping a sparkling beverage out of a pretty tinted coupe, your giftee will love these thoughtful, useful self-care gifts. Consider them little moments of calm that can become part of their wellness routine all year long. Rocky’s Matcha + Tea SetRocky’s MatchaMatcha + Tea SetAs far as making matcha at home goes, it doesn’t get much better than Rocky’s. The newer brand, which founder Rocky Xu started in 2022, has that cool kid aesthetic from their apparel to their tea accessories. It’s perfect for the matcha lover in your life who wants to level up their morning ritual and do it in style.

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MontrealFrench high school students have rallied for weeks, calling for the government to improve learning conditions and address a decade-long staffing shortage. Quebec students are also growing unhappy with their learning conditions, citing the rising cost of living, unpaid internships, low government funding in public schools and high tuition fees for university students. Local protesters demonstrated Saturday, focused on difficult financial realitiesDjeneba Dosso · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 3:25 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 6 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. Several student organizations and unions gathered at Phillips Square on Saturday, Oct. 17, to denounce student financial insecurity and austerity in higher education. (Djeneba Dosso/CBC)Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Montreal on Saturday, chanting "Solidarity with the students of France" and expressing their support for student-led protests that began in the French capital and have since spread across Europe.