Preparing for the longest race of my life

Four years ago at this time, the world was in the throes of the Covid pandemic and people were living in the most uncertain, eerie…

I WILL NOT BECOME A MONSTER

My name is Hiroyasu Percival Chávez Sakano also known as Inti Amaterasu. I am an immigrant. I have been a guest on this land since…

Condoled leadership and specific responsibilities

As condoled leadership, there are specific responsibilities we are entrusted with in order to uphold the peace, they are as follows: Work for the unborn…

Gift ideas for post-secondary students

Post-secondary education is the natural next step for many graduating high school students. In 2022 there were 17.9 million students enrolled in degree-granting colleges and…

Dietary fibre affects more than your colon: How the immune system, brain and overall health benefit too

By Mark Wulczynski, Medical Sciences PhD Candidate, McMaster University   There’s no shortage of advice about what to eat, including hype about the latest superfoods…

Let’s celebrate Six Nations when the eclipse comes here in 2024

By Thohahoken OHSWEKEN – “On August 21, 2017, don’t look at the sun.” that became a gag line for the media covering the total eclipse.…

Trying to be more mindful in 2024? Try these tips for being mindful with your partner and kids

By Hali Kil, Assistant Professor, Psychology, Simon Fraser University; and Nathaniel Johnson, PhD Candidate, Developmental Psychology, Simon Fraser University With the new year comes new…

How to keep your physical and mental health on track during the holidays

By Scott Lear With the festive season upon us, many people will be gathering with family and friends, whether it’s a workplace party, a friend’s…

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…

Implementing a basic income means overcoming myths about the ‘undeserving poor’

By Tracy Smith-Carrier, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Royal Roads University   Newfoundland and Labrador…

Common signs of alcohol dependence

There is a difference between appreciating the flavours of a favourite wine at dinner or enjoying a beer while watching a ballgame and needing alcohol…

Did you know?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 8.8 million young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 report having a…

Signs kids might be using drugs or alcohol

Parents know that each new period in a child’s life brings both noteworthy milestones and a host of new concerns. Those concerns often reach new…

What to know about vaping and addiction

Tobacco may not seem as popular as it once was, but the World Health Organization notes that 1.3 billion individuals across the globe can be…

Seeing histories of forced First Nations labour: the ‘Nii Ndahlohke / I Work’ art exhibition

By Mary Jane Logan McCallum, Professor of History, University of Winnipeg and Julie Rae Tucker, Head of Programs and Projects at Art Windsor Essex and…