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In Conversation With . . . The Arkells

The Arkells are five guys who met at McMaster University and recorded their first EP, Deadlines, in 2006. The band is noted for its passion and energy in live performances and their clever and socially relevant song lyrics. Jackson Square, the band’s first full-length album, will be released October 28, 2008 by Toronto indie label… Read more »

Graduate Studies – Writing a Letter of Intent

So You’re interested in applying to graduate school. When students are considering applying to graduate schools, there is an application that often takes weeks, if not months, to prepare. Part of this process may include writing a letter of intent, or purpose letter. The following is an introductory guide to writing this crucial letter, the… Read more »

The 2008 Voice Magazine Writing Contest!

Write for The Voice and win money for your education! The Voice is launching its 2008 writing contest, with categories for both fiction and non-fiction. We’ve got over $1,000 in prizes to give away: one winner in each category will receive a scholarship of one Athabasca University undergraduate course. Please read the contest rules and… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . Manafest

I know I can move on?I gotta dream it. I know where I belong?come on and sing it! I know I can move on, I still believe it. I know I can be strong, come on and sing it! ?Live On? from Citizens Activ by Manafest Manafest is the alias of Toronto recording artist Chris… Read more »

Health Matters – Cancer and Chemotherapy: A Primer

Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation. In healthy adults, cells grow and divide slowly but under tight control. This is to ensure that the number of cells in each tissue stays the same. Cancer may be viewed as one cell changing and rapidly growing out of control. This rapid proliferation… Read more »

The 2008 Voice Magazine Writing Contest!

Write for The Voice and win money for your education! The Voice is launching its 2008 writing contest, with categories for both fiction and non-fiction. We’ve got over $1,000 in prizes to give away: one winner in each category will receive a scholarship of one Athabasca University undergraduate course. Please read the contest rules and… Read more »

The 2008 Voice Magazine Writing Contest!

Write for The Voice and win money for your education! The Voice is launching its 2008 writing contest, with categories for both fiction and non-fiction. We’ve got over $1,000 in prizes to give away: one winner in each category will receive a scholarship of one Athabasca University undergraduate course. Please read the contest rules and… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . Doctor Sparkles

Doctor Sparkles is a ukulele-strumming San Francisco singer-songwriter whose songs are written in swing, cabaret, blues, klezmer, and other noble musical traditions. His latest CD, Monkey Swing, Monkey Doo was self-produced (see Voice review here). He is now working on his next album, Scary Country. In his own words: The li?l fella that would become… Read more »

Health Matters – A Brief History of Medicare in Canada

Public health care, or Medicare, in Canada is a relatively new phenomenon. It was founded on the principles that a health care system should be publicly administered, comprehensive, universal, portable and accessible to all Canadians. This universal coverage is provided to all Canadians by their provincial health insurance plans. The costs are shared between the… Read more »

The 2008 Voice Magazine Writing Contest!

Write for The Voice and win money for your education! The Voice is launching its 2008 writing contest, with categories for both fiction and non-fiction. We’ve got over $1,000 in prizes to give away: one winner in each category will receive a scholarship of one Athabasca University undergraduate course. Please read the contest rules and… Read more »