Downtown Ottawa. It’s a place that is difficult to walk through, especially during the cold winter weather. Everyone is bundled…
Get your smash on!
I am gripping the edges of the keyboard so hard that I can feel them digging deep into my palms,…
Understanding Colonization and the Land We Live On
Living in a city that resides on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory—meaning no treaty was ever signed for this portion of…
The monumental buildings of Ottawa
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.…