“This needs to stop before it gets out of hand.” In 2017, I wrote that sentence in an article delving into the links between white supremacy and political radicalization in Canada. Over the years, I’ve watched as it’s become worse and worse while our government stood by doing little to address it. Regardless of your... Continue Reading

Even though 2020 was not everyone’s ideal year, now is the perfect time to get your priorities in order to set yourself up for success in 2021. If you’re feeling lost on what goals to set yourself, check out these resolution ideas to see what might fit you best. The holidays can be a tricky... Continue Reading

The year 2020 is over and we can officially say goodbye to the unbelievable year we have had! We can close the book and put it back on the shelf. But, just like a book, we should pick up the lessons the year conveyed and learn from our experiences to improve ourselves for the better.... Continue Reading

2020 has ended, and the new year has offered relief from the COVID pandemic in the form of a vaccine. While this has been seen as the beginning of the end of the pandemic for some, a good portion of us know we aren’t out of this situation just yet. In order to better track... Continue Reading

Fame is an interesting cultural phenomenon. The idea that a handful of lucky people can have legions of fans who are dedicated to them is not a new addition to our cultural history, but the increasing efficiency with which celebrities can monetize their fandom is. The internet has introduced several new methods for celebrities to... Continue Reading

Due to COVID-19, we all had to take classes that were either entirely or partially online. Although my semester was not too bad, I think that there are improvements that can be made such as flexible deadlines for assignments, creative ways to engage with one another for both students and instructors, and student resources that... Continue Reading

As I’m sure, we all know: the pandemic has brought with it a lot of additional screen time. Almost all of my interactions now, whether they’re for work, for school, or for play, are done through a screen of some sort, and with that comes the end-of-the-day feeling that my eyes have transformed into wrinkly... Continue Reading

During the year-end interview, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he isn’t eager for an election but is ready for one. This is likely to happen if the opposition parties put together a vote of non-confidence in Trudeau’s government, or they hinder the Liberals’ pandemic relief efforts. Trudeau touched the hearts of many Canadians since the... Continue Reading

The recent provisions made to the medically assisted death legislation can change the lives of Canadians for the better but still needs improvement. Medical assistance in dying legislation was passed and enacted on June 17, 2016. Since then, it has been carefully implemented. Jean Truchon and Nicole Gladu from Quebec are suffering from incurable degenerative... Continue Reading

As farmer protests in India continue, agitation across Canada in support of the international protests also gathers steam. For many, it’s easy to attribute this solidarity to the Indo-Canadian population’s “family ties back home.” This solidarity, particularly in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley Region, is actually rooted in half a century’s worth of local history. Protestors... Continue Reading

Read the other half of this debate here. While homeownership has its advantages, renting a home is much easier — especially in today’s challenging and changing economic climate. When buying a home, there are many factors that include changing markets, mortgage payments, and additional costs like home maintenance fees, insurance, strata fees, and interest fees.... Continue Reading

Read the other half of this debate here. Adulthood is a complex journey, and somewhere along the way, you will encounter the crossroads of buying or renting a home. Some may say that you should opt for renting apartments because of its cost-friendly and manageable rates while others may share the benefits of buying a... Continue Reading

Recently, Scotland has passed the Period Products (Free Provision) Bill, which ensures that menstrual products are available to all who need them, free of charge. Scotland estimates that the initiative will cost about $14.6 million CAD a year. The bill says that local authorities are legally obligated to ensure that the menstrual products are accessible... Continue Reading

Lockdown sucks. The isolation sucks just as much. With all this time spent inside, it’s easy to become bored out of your mind. When the boredom and mundanity get to be too much, we find ourselves doing the most absurd shit we wouldn’t normally do to escape the endless days of doing absolutely nothing. Some... Continue Reading