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The trial has begun for a man accused of dangerous driving causing after a vehicle crashed into a group of pedestrians in downtown Toronto on Boxing Day 2021.
Up until recently, I was never someone who was into listening to TED Talks. They seemed to be the kind of lectures I would probably receive from my high school teachers. This made me think: if I was already partaking in classes, why should I subject myself to more of the same content? However, as […]
Irecently gave money to a federal political party—the largest such donation I’ve ever made. Until now, I’ve generally limited my involvement with party politics. I oppose Stephen Harper, who has lashed out against just about everyone who disagrees with his agenda—including the Supreme Court of Canada, government scientists, and his own backbenchers. But when it comes to donations, I’m more likely to give money to non-partisan progressive initiatives such as Front Runner, a campaign school for women, or organizations promoting democratic engagement and advocacy, such as Leadnow. Howe...
When should a kid learn about consent? Teaching kids how to give, receive and understand consent is crucial. It’s about way more than just “no means no,” and the conversation should start far sooner than you might expect. Photo: Tony Lanz, Illustration: Stephanie Han Kim In the video, Zuri is lying on her stomach on a bed. The young girl grins, looking directly at the camera as she draws herself up to complete a sentence: “No means…no!” she proclaims. There’s no grey area here. When Zuri says no, you’d better listen. For most parents, that combination of easy confidence and ...
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This 52-year-old aspires to work in social services but doesn’t have a degree Published January 13, 2021 Bookmark Now that her kids have grown up, stay-at-home-mom Isabella, 52, is seeking full-time employment. But without a degree, she’s wondering what her options are for finding work in the social services sector. “I enjoy helping people,” Isabella writes. “When I am able to make a difference in someone’s life by assisting and guiding them, it energizes me and gives me a sense of purpose.” Isabella has experience as an activities assistant at a retirement home. She has als...