Norwood Dental hopes to help clients smile Dr. William Chin and his fiancé Amanda Nielsen had been looking for a dental practice to purchase for the last several years. When they came to Norwood Dental, they fell […] Rebecca Lippiatt April 1, 2018
Eradicating poverty benefits everyone People have been talking a lot about privilege these days. Some argue that because some people enjoy certain privileges—whether based on race, socio-economic or other factors —those who lack similar […] Mimi Williams April 1, 2018
Increased stress levels affect mental health A lack of support for students facing stressors of university life, including academics, finances, and reduced access to basic needs, has increased mental illness statistics in universities across Canada. A […] Breann Gurney April 1, 2018
It takes a community to raise a school At Spruce Avenue School, teachers, support workers, families, and kids work together to create a learning environment that caters to educational, physical, artistic, and emotional needs. In the reception area, […] Alita Rickards April 1, 2018
The importance of being an active bystander It can be difficult to know what to do if someone is experiencing sexual harassment or violence. Should you intervene or step away from the situation? Emily Ophus is the […] Constance Brissenden April 1, 2018
Local artist makes jewelry for peace of mind Local jewelry designer Susan Allebone breathes new life into her art and herself with each piece she creates. “I use the designing and making of jewelry as a ‘sanity saver,’ […] Breann Gurney April 1, 2018
A newcomer takes her first steps in Canada NATALIA ZIRNOV “The way goes astray. If you run do not fall, if you fell stand up. If you got hurt do not cry, for life is like a striped […] Editor April 1, 2018
Determination is crucial for success Students at Inner City High School, a school for high-risk youth, are self-aware about personal responsibility. “It’s all on you if you’re going to succeed,” stressed Kirkland, whose cousins suggested […] Nadine Riopel March 1, 2018
Local business struggles to stay afloat “Anybody, any body” is the motto of Bedouin Beats co-owners Michelle Kaplan and Stacie Clarke. “It doesn’t matter what body size or age or ability, belly dancing can work for […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck March 1, 2018
Bringing residents together in summer project With 100 blocks and over 6,000 people living in the Alberta Avenue community, it is easy to become disconnected and not know those living in the neighbourhood. The Alberta Avenue […] Stephen Strand March 1, 2018
Council discusses the Coliseum site’s fate The debate over the Coliseum site’s future is ongoing, but the city’s executive committee supported Mayor Don Iveson’s motion to confirm the closure of the Coliseum. City council will vote […] Cadence Bergman March 1, 2018
SkirtsAfire celebrates female-centric work Actor Annette Loiselle has always intuitively known that women were at a disadvantage in the arts, but it took her some time to really pin it down. “I don’t know […] Mari Sasano March 1, 2018