Attachment theory was first described in the 1950’s by psychologist John Bowlby and was further expanded upon by Mary Ainsworth (and many others) over the years. Bowlby focused on the bond between mother and child (or permanent mother-substitute). He believed that disrupted, cold, or distant relationships with caregivers could cripple the healthy emotional and social… Read more »
It is said that the smell of certain meals can trigger nostalgia, and, for myself, I can say with complete certainty that this is very much the case. After moving across cities, countries, continents, and—at times—oceans food has been one of the few constants, the one thing that always brings a sense of familiarity and… Read more »
When Casey Hatherly, who also goes by the name Ever, appeared topless at the Juno Awards show in Edmonton March 13, she breathed new life into the practice of streaking as a form of protest. Hatherly disrupted the awards show by hopping up on stage, naked from the waist up except for a pair of… Read more »
Shortly after writing about the practice of recycling telephone numbers, “The growing importance of telephone numbers in the digital world”, I reached out to different stakeholders so that I could write a follow up piece. These stakeholders include privacy commissioners at the provincial and federal level, “the big three” telecom providers, and oversight bodies including… Read more »
Almost every “child soldier” story that gets told on the big screen makes it seem that child soldiers are exclusive to Africa, but child soldiers can be found around the globe, including the Americas, and their stories are just as terrifying. The biggest challenge to telling their stories is that there are a very small… Read more »
A beloved Voice Magazine writer (and they’re all beloved) brought my attention to Medical Assistance in Dying. I’m happy she is against it because her life, my life, your life—everybody’s life—is incredibly meaningful. I don’t want to delve into who “qualifies” or how “to apply.” But I agree with Elisa who said, “One life lost… Read more »
Thai cuisine remains one of the most memorable and flavorful cuisines I’ve tried. I have been meaning to travel to Bangkok to experience Thai street food, but have yet to have the chance. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a lot of time to travel but since I’ve become swamped from both my personal life… Read more »
This week’s issue is one that I think a lot of the Best of articles are going to end up coming from at the end of the year. It’s that good. To start with, Elisa Neven-Pugh has come back with a brief tale about her tribulations with long COVID and what she gained from it…. Read more »
After more than two decades on TV, both The People’s Court with Judge Marilyn Milian, and Judge Mathis were not renewed for a new season, a result of the changing nature of daytime television, and it brings to end an era of controversial courtroom TV. Although the quality of courtroom TV shows has somewhat improved… Read more »
