The proliferation of wildfires across Canada this year got us musing on past fire seasons. The Voice writers never disappoint. The view from here and there. Wayne E. Benedict muses on the 2003 fire season then in progress, and on his days on a helicopter fire-fighting crew. “I have a unique insight into forest fires… Read more »
AU Facebook Page Support plan. A poster asks how others cope with spouses/partners/family members who are unsupportive of their education journey and shares that she is feeling alone. Responses pour in sharing kind words and similar experiences. One helpful commenter shares a link to AU’s mental health and wellness services. reddit Missing start date. In… Read more »
In last week’s edition of The Voice Magazine, I wrote about how organized crime might just be Canada’s greatest national security threat, and how it might be time for us to consider it so. Organized crime is far too dangerous, and society’s safety is far too important, to ever give credence to any idea that… Read more »
Can brain power be increased? Ask any Ph.D. student, and they’ll give us a thumbs up and a wink. It could be argued that there is no upper limit to brain power. But does brain power burn calories? Yes, brain power burns up to 20% of our daily energy. And at the Ph.D. level, who… Read more »
In 2019, I wrote an article introducing dim sum, a popular culinary tradition originating from the Canton area of China and that has captivated foodies from all over the world with its flavorful tapas that give a unique and entertaining dining experience. Dim sum directly translates to “touch the heart” or “heart’s delight” referring to… Read more »
Sometimes you just have to say things simply. I feel everybody gets acknowledgement in feminist scholarship but those with disabilities. Further, I feel the response to my concerns, although there was some progress, could be said to be hypocritical. This is because, notwithstanding that revisions began because of my advocacy about this issue, I cannot… Read more »
After speaking with Canadian stakeholders regarding the practice of recycling telephone numbers and the privacy implications associated with it, my journey led me to the North American Numbering Planning Administrator (NANPA), from who I found out that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was responsible for awarding them with their contract to administer numbering services across… Read more »
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Scholarship name: Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award Sponsored by: Native Women’s Association of Canada Deadline: July 14, 2023, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Indigenous women, gender-diverse, or Two-Spirit; under age 31; pursuing post-secondary studies (priority given to applicants studying law or law-related fields of study); and demonstrate financial need…. Read more »
As I start the last week of my current semester, I am listening to the Tragically Hip, putting the final touches on some assignments after a jam-packed weekend. It was one of those weekends where you need a break on Monday from the hustle and bustle of the activities. It must be summer! Summer brings… Read more »