Since moving to Ottawa, I’ve noticed a stark contrast in how the city looks. The sprawl of modern Ottawa has cookie-cutter suburban houses…
Connect within to connect without: virtual lunchtime yoga
The alarm goes off and my brain switches to go mode. Whether it was living day to day attending in-person…
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.…
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…
Valentine’s Day: Lockdown edition
Excitement builds up each year as the calendar turns to February. Flowers and chocolates become rare commodities as they fly…
TikTok: Waste of time or worth your while?
The world’s most popular app, TikTok, has invaded the phones of millions since it made its global debut in 2017.…
Lunar New Year 2021: it’s not really going to be the same
Lunar New Year is about to begin and it will be the first one since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ottawa.…
Hearing a new perspective
I don’t remember a world where I heard sounds naturally. In fact, I don’t think that reality ever existed. My…
Hair colour and climbing: Lessons from my mother’s hair salon
It was my job to sweep. It wasn’t too difficult to do, even for a 10-year-old. I had gotten better…