Most of us winter-weary Canadians can agree on the value of having a holiday in February. The Canadian statutory Family Day is celebrated in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Meanwhile, the province of Manitoba celebrates Louis Riel Day, Prince Edward Island has Islander Day, Nova Scotia and the Yukon Territory have Heritage… Read more »
The association between increased salt in our diet and cardiovascular problems like high blood pressure is well-documented in literature (He, 2013). Yet, with processed and intensely flavorful foods being a highlight in many people’s diet, is it possible to move away from it? Salt is an addicting flavor enhancer. As we use more in our… Read more »
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As students, we can learn to stay cool under pressure. And no-one teaches how to cope with pressure better than job seekers. I had a job interview with an accounting firm a year ago. The employer phoned me the next day, offering a low paying job. I declined, so he hung up in a huff. … Read more »
ENGL 145 (Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes) is a zero-credit course that is designed for students who need to fill the gaps in their reading and writing skills in preparation for studies at the university level. It is appropriate for both ESL (English as a Second Language) students and native speakers of English who… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the oldest in a family of three girls. We have always gotten along well and been really close. Our father passed away five years ago, and our mom stayed in the family home. She has been able to manage well until recently. She had a slip in the bathroom and injured… Read more »
This week, the issue of time seems to be looming large in Voice writers’ minds. We’ve got a few articles looking at the best ways to handle your time, albeit with wildly different interpretations of what makes it the best. From our feature article where Darjeeling Jones looks at how worthwhile it is to stealing… Read more »
“pity this busy monster, manunkind” – e.e. cummings Here is a deep philosophical question for you to ponder, dear readers: Is it better to earn one hundred dollars, or to find one hundred dollars? Perhaps there are many stoic, puritanical souls amongst you who answered that it is obviously more rewarding to have worked for… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Penny wants to know if other students have experienced delays in their AU-wear orders; seems like the stated 7-10 days sometimes gets stretched a bit. Nik wonders if she’ll have to pay a fee to reschedule an exam at the AU exam centre if it’s within the 10-day window; the consensus is… Read more »
