Heated Rivalry holds the line against fear and erasure
I am used to an alarm clock going off at an ungodly hour, then getting hauled into a freezing rink by 8 a.m. Not to…
Kyra Campbell
Paper angels, real inequality
I am not a religious person, but my best memories of church are of my grandmother and I standing together beside an angel tree. We…
Peace on earth, parts to Israel
Here in Canada, many are getting into the holiday spirit by gathering for dinners with friends, crowding into shops and walking under lights strung over…
When law school admissions reward free time and money
If you want to go to law school in Canada, your grade point average and résumé are only the beginning. Standing between you and an…
Museums in a world we only see through screens
Do you know anything about Flemish life and artifacts between the 1400s and 1700s? I definitely did not before visiting an exhibit at the Royal…
Ms. Rachel teaches that empathy is power
Unfortunately, in this current societal moment, it feels like showing empathy and caring for others simply on the basis of humanity is often perceived as…
Pop stars boost civic engagement on the concert floor
When pop star Sabrina Carpenter announced that HeadCount, a non-profit organization focused on democratic engagement, would again be present at her Short n’ Sweet tour…
Women claim crisis, not victory, on The Diplomat
Few television shows right now feel as sharp and addictive as The Diplomat. With the arrival of its third season, the series continues to deepen…
Mark Carney wants the grade, not the work
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s last-minute decision to attend the Gaza peace summit in Egypt was the diplomatic equivalent of the group project member who shows…
Province proposes changes to sexual violence legislation
In the months following her appointment to the role of minister of advanced education and training, Renée Cable said she noticed “gaps” in policy regarding…