Residents concerned about school year Strategies for families to handle associated stress and anxiety The possibility of schools re-opening soon has triggered mixed reactions from families. “The school has assured [me] there will be some […] Nazreena Anwar-Travas August 1, 2020
This was the summer a DJ saved my life Art is essential to our well-being during the hardship of a pandemic In mid-June, Singapore’s The Sunday Times listed artists as number one on a survey of ‘the top five […] Alita Rickards August 1, 2020
Eat weeds instead of throwing them away Urban foraging is a sustainable and accessible way to feed ourselves Dandelions. Chickweed. Burdock. These plants, commonly referred to as weeds, are much maligned and almost always removed when spotted […] Victoria Stevens August 1, 2020
Keeping ourselves healthy during COVID-19 Promising research into vitamins and other supplements By now, everyone knows the biggest things we can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 are washing our hands and wearing […] Rebecca Lippiatt August 1, 2020
Thinking of others during the pandemic Newer generations are not accustomed to sacrificing freedoms When I was young, I loved listening to my grandfather talk. He was normally quiet and reserved, but if he felt comfortable, […] Stephen Strand August 1, 2020
What we can do to improve sustainability Personal sustainability lessons from the pandemic experience Sustainability is a widely used and broadly defined concept. We think of sustainability as assessing and maintaining equitable conditions across socioeconomic conditions, geographic […] Gillian Kerr August 1, 2020
Get ready for a fun and art-filled summer The pandemic presents opportunities for creativity on the Ave Although festivals have been cancelled until later this year, the news isn’t all bad with some productions still scheduled to bring […] Tekla Luchenski July 1, 2020
Take a self-guided tour of Spruce Avenue Spruce Avenue’s Jane’s Walk is now online for everyone to enjoy When Wesley Andreas was planning Spruce Avenue Community League’s Jane’s Walk back in March, he was just hearing about […] Talea Medynski July 1, 2020
How first responders are coping Police and fire rescue services credit public with ‘flattening the curve’ The term first responder brings to mind those who run toward disaster when others have to run away. It […] Tekla Luchenski July 1, 2020
Enjoy live music on your block this summer Front Porch Series is a safe way to connect with your neighbours The Front Porch Series has been a part of Kaleido Festival for a number of years now, but […] Talea Medynski July 1, 2020
The new reality of a trip to the salon What it’s like for hair stylists to follow guidelines on a daily basis After months of isolation, uncertainty, and bad hair days, on May 14 hair salons were allowed to […] Victoria Stevens July 1, 2020
Troubling signs of the COVID-19 times Practice safe measures but stay calm and rational We once lived in a world where we could walk around and socialize without fear or apprehension. Once the World Health Organization […] Rob Bernshaw July 1, 2020