“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” ~Nelson Mandela Ever thought, “Life is so unfair!” Is it, really? Has life given you circumstances that keep you in a deep, dark hole of disadvantages that
Month: July 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic is having a profound impact on marine wildlife — and it’s both good and bad. A new report released by Ocean Wise, a not-for-profit organization aimed at supporting the world’s oceans, found a global slowdown of marine traffic has led to several unintended consequences for marine mammals. In COVID-19: A Story
The voices of others confound you, pressuring you to fight against your deepest desires in the name of self-preservation. They claim that you cannot live without their presence, that you cannot thrive if you refuse to cave into their whims. But as you traverse an untouched path, stepping into a lifetime of discovery, you’ll realize that maybe
“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.” ~Albert Einstein Why do you want to do it? It was a question I was asked repeatedly by friends before I started my volunteering placement in a spinal injuries unit, the uncertainty in their eyes reflecting back their own fears around life-altering disability. It was difficult
Cookie Miller struggled with her weight for most of her life, but it wasn’t until she became so unhappy with the way she looked, that she knew something had to change. At her heaviest, she weighed 240 pounds and was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. “Not only was I physically heavy, I felt heavy emotionally. I felt
Return-to-normal is a popular topic of conversation these days. Business leaders are focused on return to work plans that will hopefully reengage their workforces in more productive ways. Small business owners are struggling to reopen, serve customers, and comply with local guidelines for keeping people safe. Friends and family are waiting expectantly for the day
Air Transat says it is cancelling all flights from Western Canada to sunshine destinations or the United States this winter, with refunds en route to customers. Tour operator Transat, which owns Air Transat, says in an online notice it is scrubbing routes that were slated to take off from Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria.
We all go through tough situations. It’s a given. Our world isn’t perfect and there will always be conflicts and struggles as we go through life. There’s a lot of problems floating around us. Some of us lose our jobs, some have our hearts broken, some of us may feel stuck in our routine and
“Sweet is the memory of distant friends. Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.” ~Washington Irving Why is it that the older we seem to get the more and more we miss friendships from days long past? You know the ones… The friendships where you felt
The late B.C. artist Bill Reid, known for his contributions to contemporary Indigenous art, is being honoured with a new $2 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. Reid, who was an advocate of Haida culture and known by the Haida name Iljuwas, was a goldsmith, carver and sculptor whose work is known all over the
I am not a runner. If somebody told me today that if I ran 10 miles, my life would dramatically improve, they may be right, but there’s no way I’m doing it. Now, if they said to run for 10 minutes, that I could get on board with. I feel this way about meditation. I
“Always concentrate on how far you’ve come, rather than how far you have left to go.” ~Unknown I sat on the beach, watching the sandpipers skittering back and forth, pecking at the water’s edge. A dead horseshoe crab washed back and forth in the surf. Finished at fifty-five, I thought. I’m as useless as that poor crab.
As lockdown rules seemed to have loosened up gradually, depending on where you are in the world, it can be easy to forget that COVID-19 is still a reality for many people. When Jihad Al-Suwaiti, 30, was denied entrance to the hospital, due to preventive measures set up against coronavirus, he had to find a
Black Lives Matter (BLM) Fredericton says it has a long-term goal of meaningful incorporation of Black history within the New Brunswick public school curriculum. For the first move, the provincial BLM chapter will launch an educational resource website for teachers with research funded by the University of New Brunswick. “They will be able to access
I haven’t always felt safe in different workplaces I’ve been in, especially as a Black woman. I’ve often felt that at any moment, for the slightest error or mistake, I could be talked down to, infantilized, and in some cases threatened to be fired for different things I’ve seen and watched my White and or
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“You cannot create a conscious relationship with someone who isn’t committed to doing their work. But you can create a better relationship with yourself, and sometimes that looks like releasing yourself from the idea that you can change another person or convince them to grow. Choose yourself.” ~Sheleana Aiyana What are the ingredients that make
Gigi Hadid shocked the internet earlier this year when she announced her pregnancy. She and Zayn Malik have been on-and-off for a long time, so it was a genuine surprise for fans to learn that their favorite celebrity couple were embarking upon this new journey together. A couple having a child is often framed as
U.S. health officials approved the first at-home coronavirus testing kit in April for front-line workers in an attempt to expand testing options in most states. The LabCorp home test first screens people with an online questionnaire, and if authorized by a physician, the company will ship a testing kit to their home. The kit includes
I hope you never see yourself through the lens of those who don’t value you. I hope you never have to question your worth or your kindness or your beauty just because someone was unable to see it or appreciate it. I hope you never blame yourself for the wrongdoings of others. I hope you
Maybe you’ve been blessed with a sister that is also your best friend. But for the rest of us, that blessing comes when we create that same special bond with someone who, a while ago, was just a stranger. Some people instantly click, others need more time to get to trust each other. You’ve probably
An online estate planning company has launched a petition asking the Ontario government to amend a law that required people to sign wills in-person after an Angus Reid survey found that majority of Canadians were unsure of how to create or complete their wills in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Willful’s petition asks
Why is it that some days, the past feels like a magnetic field, pulling me back to a place that I’m so desperately trying to outgrow? The past is in the past for a reason.The people that aren’t here anymore made their exit from my life for a reason. The memories that linger are moments
As two of the most beloved pop stars on the planet, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have each faced a tremendous amount of scrutiny from the public. Pitting female celebrities against each other has been a time-honoured tradition in Hollywood, something that’s been as inherent to the industry as saying ‘Lights, Camera, Action!’ Seeing how
The fight for racial equality has been going on for centuries, but with the recent cases of oppression and police brutality against the Black community, this has triggered a reform for social rights through the Black Lives Matter movement. While there are many ways to fight for equality, one of the most effective is using
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be and embracing who we are.” — Brene Brown From the moment we are born, our identity begins to form. Little by little, our growing brains are uploaded with information about who we should be or what we should
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“To be content doesn’t mean you don’t desire more, it means you’re thankful for what you have and patient for what’s to come.” ~Tony Gaskins There’s a thought I want to share with you that used to keep me up at night. It’s a toxic idea that caused me stress and burnout and actually got
Gemma Sisson was a professional body builder at the top of her career, and her personal life, when tragedy struck. She had been together with Ricky Moore for 16 years when she was diagnosed with cancer in April 2018. She underwent weeks of radiotherapy and a year of aftercare. But then, the cancer came back
This July 26th marks a significant milestone for American workers—it’s the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe this doesn’t affect you, think again. It likely will one of these days. One in five adults in the U.S.—that’s 55 million Americans—have at least one disability that impacts
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