Articles

John Williams MP and Same-Sex Marriage

The January 2005 newsletter for constituents of John Williams, the Member of Parliament representing Edmonton-St. Albert, is emblematic of the embarrassing Conservative stance on same-sex marriages. His recent issue of Keeping In Touch states that “if people want to enter into some other kind of relationship they can find some other name to call it,… Read more »

Degrees Below Zero

Once upon a time the dissenters and the subversives would be put in stocks in the town square. They were put there as examples, as warnings to the rest. There, but for the grace of authority, sit you. They would be pelted with stones and clods of dirt and rotten vegetables by all the lucky… Read more »

What Are You Willing to Give?

I’m a bit of a softie and I like to help out where I can. I cry at the old Hallmark commercials, I stay far away from the local pound or I’d take every single one of those animals home with me, I bring a box of Kleenexes to any wedding I attend, and I… Read more »

Campus Food Banks Feed Growing Need

HAMILTON (CUP) — Rising tuition and housing costs are making it difficult for some students to make ends meet, and food banks are responding to the growing need. Erin White has been running the University of Guelph student union’s food bank since it opened in October. “This service is absolutely necessary on any campus because… Read more »

Never Too Late to DIY

Janice Behrens is now a regular Voice contributor through her weekly lifestyles column, The Good Life. This article was one of her first contributions to The Voice, and it exemplifies the uplifting style and common sense approach to living well. A thoughtful and intriguing piece, Never Too Late to DIY not only inspires readers to… Read more »

Travel Photo Feature – Belfast’s Gritty Side

John Buhler has contributed to the Voice since October, 2003. His articles often include striking photos of places or events that bring the reader a sense of having been there. This travel feature, published March 3 2004 [v12 i9] is no exception. The four murals, photographed in different locales around Belfast, tell a story of… Read more »

Internship or Bust

Internship or Bust is the journey of every student preparing to leave the cocoon of student security to navigate the bustling world of resumes, cover letters, and coveted internships with the most promising companies. Originally published on April 14, 2004 [v12 i15], this article is, like many of Sara’s contributions, one that takes the reader… Read more »

When You’ve Seen Beyond Yourself

Sgt. Pepper’s hit the airwaves nearly forty years ago, and the revolution it launched can still be detected in many modern releases, though younger music fans may be unaware of the roots of the signature Beatles pop/rock sound. This trend-setting early concept album has a profound affect on Lonita Fraser, and When You’ve Seen Beyond… Read more »