Canada prepares to accept American refugees
As the political climate in the United States of America becomes fraught with uncertainty and danger, communities across Canada are preparing to welcome an influx of American refugees this fall.
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Where no studio has gone before
I read the article three times, my jaw somewhere in the vicinity of the floor. An iconic sci-fi character was getting an LGBTQ+ makeover in the new Star Trek movie, Star Trek Beyond.
Exercise and mental illness
One of the first things they tell you if you’re diagnosed with a mental illness, especially a mood disorder, is that you have to exercise.
Brexit and Bregret: the importance of informed voting
The night of the Brexit vote, my family and I watched in mute horror as the online counter showed the UK tilting towards leaving the European Union (EU).
Easy spicy Mediterranean shrimp pasta
There’s nothing like fresh pasta for dinner, and in the summer I like my dishes full of flavour and spice. This dish is not only super easy to prepare, but can be a fun twist on your average garlic shrimp pasta, if you’re not afraid of a little heat.
The joke’s on you
With the summer release of DC’s Suicide Squad approaching, actor Jared Leto has been making headlines with his unconventional methods of getting into character as the Joker.
Man acquitted of murder
It was a trial that shocked only the very few left in this world who have yet to have their spirit broken by society.
The gendered language of sporting events
We’ve spoken in past articles about the discrepancies between men’s sports and women’s sports. From pay gaps to media coverage to general funding, there’s no denying the fact that professional sports are still framed in a way that benefits men far more than it benefits women.
All Asian actors and actresses abducted by aliens
The arts world was shocked to the core this past week to learn that every single actor of Asian descent, young and old, has been abducted by aliens.
Summer sports and heat illness
Summer is a time for relaxation. It is a time to find a nice spot of shade, to have a cold drink, and to not move too fast or do anything unnecessarily strenuous. After all, we live in Canada—winter is our season, not summer.