From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) estimates potential permanent closures of up to 222,000 small and medium-sized businesses, depending on how the situation evolves. That’s 21 percent of all Canadian businesses. The corresponding job losses would range between 962,000 and 2,951,000 Canadian workers. While most of us are struggling financially right now,… Read more »
I have previously stated, “there are a small handful of meals that are always better the next day. Lasagna is one of them, followed by coleslaw, pulled pork, and pizza”. I also admitted that this isn’t a list that cannot have edits, and I submit for you such an edit, an addition. I present to… Read more »
I recently started experimenting with dessert recipes in my spare time. I now have a new recipe that is tried and true. It is especially great for people who don’t have a big sweet-tooth (like me). I’m a fan of low sugar sweets that don’t cause a massive sugar rush and also keep my diet… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Tenille Harris (she/her) from Medicine Hat, Alberta. She stated, “I honor and acknowledge that I am situated on Treaty 7 and Treaty 4 territory, traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Pikani (Peigan), Stoney- Nakoda, and Tsuut`ina (Sarcee) as well as the Cree, Sioux… Read more »
Willpower can make you a more successful student. But, of course, that begs the question, “How much willpower do I possess at any given moment? And how can I make it stronger?” A Stanford University study by Veronika Job, Ph.D., and associates found that people who thought willpower was quickly depleted had less willpower. On… Read more »
Artist: DARKO Album: SPARKLE Single: Cruel To Be UK-based punk rockers, DARKO, have announced the release of their new EP, SPARKLE. The album will be available anywhere you get your music on October 21, 2022. In the meantime, the band has released a single from the album titled, “Cruel To Be”. The single is available… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the mother of a thirty-five-year-old son who is a drug addict. He has been on drugs since he was a teenager. I have always hoped that he would be able to get off drugs, but through the years it has only become worse. He will get clean for a few months… Read more »
I was going to gush today about the return of our much missed “Course Exam” column, by a new writer who, if her first submission is any indication, has a solid idea of the kind of things students need to know beyond just the syllabus, but unfortunately, something much more important has come up. If… Read more »
