The most memorable moment of my life was when my parents told me to stand up for what I believe.…
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…
The art of saying No
The itsy-bitsy fear of the word No
Ringette for All
At Ringette For All, children with developmental disabilities get the opportunity to participate in team sports, often for the first…
The True Meaning of Family Day
When Helen Hunley, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, passed the Family Day Act in 1990, it was so workers could…
Will you marry me (after the pandemic)?
My red cheeks were numb from the cold, but it didn’t stop me from smiling ear-to-ear as I tied my…
Coming out stories: the good and the bad
Why do LGBTQ+ people come out? Coming out is simply the act of disclosing one’s sexuality or gender identity to…