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The Liberals may not be planning to vote against the recent throne speech (or any specific legislation that comes out of it), but the foundation for Canada’s next general election is already being laid as the race for the Liberal leadership heats up. Sadly though, it looks like a lot of election dollars may be… Read more »

Stephen Jenkinson is a palliative caregiver whose unique approach to palliative care is informed by profound personal recognition of the nature of death and dying. His work is the subject of Griefwalker, a recently released National Film Board of Canada documentary by award-winning filmmaker Tim Wilson. Jenkinson is currently on a country-wide speaking tour accompanying… Read more »

Several years ago I wrote a column entitled ?Signature? in which I raised the idea of adding a new definition to our understanding of what signature may mean. I suggested: ?the definitive way one distinguishes oneself? should be the new, grown-up definition. This passionate belief arose directly from my experience as a federal census taker… Read more »

If you live in Ontario or happen to be visiting at some point this month, It’s the perfect time to take in a Flatliners? show. Since the release of The Great Awake last year on Fat Wreck Chords, the band has seen a sharp rise in its audience and people have not only been grasping… Read more »

We may be just a few weeks away from winter break, but AUSU council is still hard at work. Their latest general meeting took place November 17, and here’s a brief update on the latest news. One important item was the review of policy 9.01, council’s position paper on the deregulation of tuition. The policy… Read more »

There are quite a few challenges I face in my daily life, some of which are more difficult than others. These challenges test my will to be positive because to manage them effectively I must rely on the kindness of strangers. When I go out in my wheelchair, I need to be aware that the… Read more »

The accepted milestones of passing time are meaningless. What are birthdays? What are New Years’? It’s all nothing but noise and cake. One day, your life is a bright red balloon, clutched tight in a snotty-nosed kid’s little fist. There’s a distraction, something shiny catches your eye, the grip is relaxed for a moment, your… Read more »

Striving for mental health is about establishing and maintaining a balance in the social, physical, spiritual, economic, and mental realms of our lives. Given the hectic pace of many peoples? lives today, this can be especially challenging. In fact, It’s estimated that depression will rank second only to heart disease as the leading cause of… Read more »

DVD: Dante’s Inferno Theatrical release: August 26, 2008 Production Company: Ricochet Starring: Dermot Mulroney, James Cromwell Director: Sean Meredith Paper Doll Puppets Enact Mythos of Medieval Christendom ?Okay, let’s see . . . organs . . . guts . . . insides . . . It’s?insider trading! Woo-hoo! Where’s my Buick?? Dante in Dante’s Inferno… Read more »