On July 9, I received a message from Jith Paul, a 42-year-old indie filmmaker from Ottawa and founder of Treepot … More
Author: Leviana Coccia
Cross-Canada Skies: A Photo Series
July 1 was Canada Day, a celebration of the country’s coming of age. On July 1, 1867, the British North … More
Beyoncé the culture vs. Beyoncé the brand
Beyoncé is more than her “I’m growns,” “uh-oh-uh-oh-uh-oh-oh-no-no’s” and “surfboarts.” Regardless of whether she is making headlines because of a … More
Four crappy things about summer
It’s not officially summertime, but it might as well be. Days that require wearing skirts with tights are becoming few … More
Toronto indie film uses Indiegogo to reach $40,000 fundraising goal
Picture this: A strange woman, dressed head to toe in baby blue, wearing a huge straw hat and holding two … More
Thigh gaps aren’t magic
I do not have a thigh gap, which is when a person has a space between their thighs when their … More
Confessions of a commuter
This post is inspired by an article on Vancity Buzz, a popular Vancouver blog, about a woman who allegedly assaulted … More
Restaurant review: Thai Shan Inn
If any of you are familiar with Toronto’s Dufferin St and Eglinton Ave W area, you know there are only … More
When LinkedIn endorsements get weird
Oh, how I wake up each morning praying I’ve received an e-mail from LinkedIn saying, “What’s-her-face has endorsed you for XYZ … More
Literature for Life hosts annual fundraiser for support programs
Literature for Life, a non-profit organization in Toronto that was founded in 2000, is committed to helping marginalized young mothers … More
The weird thing I almost never do when I’m on a plane
I’m writing this as I sit on an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Vancouver. I’m in a middle seat … More
Five really cheesy songs for a long distance relationship
I’ve been doing this long distance relationship thing for about a year-and-a-half now. It’s hard, don’t get me wrong, but … More