Goose Lane launches new poetry prize

Goose Lane Editions, along with the board of imprint icehouse poetry, are launching a new poetry prize in honour of Trinidadian Canadian poet Claire Harris.  …

A guide to picking the perfect fresh Christmas tree

Come the holiday season, perhaps no tradition evokes the warm and fuzzy “feels” more than a family outing to pick a Christmas tree.   Whether…

Last-minute holiday shopping tips

Though devotees of early holiday shopping do not hesitate to point out how convenient it can be to get all their gifts long before Christmas,…

Great gifts for the family foodie

Food features prominently throughout the holiday season. Family meals around the holiday dinner table are a cherished tradition in millions of households, and food also…

Indspire and Rio Tinto renew partnership

Indspire has renewed its partnership with Rio Tinto, one of Canada’s largest mining and metals companies, to continue supporting Indigenous students and educators in a…

Indigenous gifting in and around Toronto

If you’re behind on starting or too tired to finish your holiday gift shopping, don’t stress. It’s not too late to buy for your friends…

Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings

The Ontario government is connecting significantly more people to breast cancer screening by lowering the eligibility age of self-referral for publicly funded mammograms through the…

Indigenous dark fiction anthology sends chills up readers’ spines

Never Whistle at Night, an original anthology of 26 dark stories by Indigenous authors dares to ask the question: “Are you ready to be unsettled?”…

How to help student-athletes balance academics and athletics

The rigours of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the…

Ontario launches New Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund

The Ontario government said it is taking action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement…

5 ways local businesses can make the most of fall fairs

Fall fairs are family-friendly events that provide wholesome fun and foods that are hard to find elsewhere. Fairs also provide great opportunities for local businesses…

7 sights to see at fall harvest festivals

Just as summertime is synonymous with concerts and carnivals, fall is a prime time for its own opportunities for seasonal entertainment, such as harvest festivals.…

APTN calls for new board members

APTN, the world’s first national Indigenous broadcaster, invites qualified individuals to apply to join its board of directors. This unique opportunity allows selected candidates to…

Ontario investing $160 million to train workers

The Ontario government is investing an additional $160 million in the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to tackle the labour shortage. The investment is intended to…

Houseplant care to see your plants through the fall

Even though autumn is still a few weeks away there are changes to your indoor houseplant care routine you can make to ensure your plants…