The alarm goes off and my brain switches to go mode. Whether it was living day to day attending in-person…
Domestic violence making Ottawa survivors feel “Unsafe at Home”
Long before a pandemic was declared early last year and COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in Ottawa in March, 2020, a…
Charlotte Smith
As a teenager, Charlotte Smith had a difficult life: living on the streets of Ottawa, suffering from addiction and spending…
A volunteer for the homeless, hurt and hungry
Two years ago, after being introduced to the volunteering community through Carleton University, Sarah Ratcliffe spent last year’s Thanksgiving with…
The ulti-mutt entrepreneur: how Jessica O’Neill is adapting her pet care businesses in the pandemic
The pandemic has changed the course of countless lives, including those of our animal friends. With lockdown measures and stay-at-home…
At a loss for words: living with a speech disorder
Speech is a key element in communication. It affects how we interact with one another and how we build relationships.…
Not all heroes wear capes
For Paul Perry, working as a volunteer with motorcycle clubs and search and rescue groups gives him a reason to…
The art of saying No
The itsy-bitsy fear of the word No
From Turkey to Canada: A refugee story
On July 15, 2016, two missiles fired from F-16s slashed through the air and a second later, two buildings in…
Looking to the stars: How astrology can teach us about ourselves
When it comes to astrology, your first thought might be teenagers gossiping over what signs are the most compatible, but…