I used to think my life was going to be like this: When I finished school, I’d get a job, … More
Category: People
First-time author writes anti-bullying children’s book, Made by Raffi
When Rafael, or “Raffi,” was nine-years-old, he coined the term, “tomgirl.” The girls and boys at his school were very … More
Twenty-one reasons I love my niece
March 21 is a day that held no meaning to me until nearly four years ago when my niece was … More
The speed dating guide for people who don’t date
Two weeks ago, my friend, let’s call her Christine, and I decided to do something we had never done before: … More
How an eating disorder changed my life
I had many internal conversations with myself about how I would feel about sharing this story with the entire world … More
Meet Adam Groffman: Full-time traveller
Meet Adam Groffman: A Texas-born American living in Berlin who spent his childhood and college years in Boston before giving up his … More
Three body-positive stories you need to read, now!
Maybe it’s that everyone’s new year’s resolutions are seriously failing (as expected) or maybe there has been a serious improvement … More
How to jump-start your career as a writer: Start writing
Listening to Metro Morning, a CBC radio program on weekday mornings, a few months ago, I heard the host of … More
My reaction to “The Nature of the Basic Bitch”
Hoodwinked Films, a comedy team from Vancouver has created a video called “The Nature of the Basic Bitch.” It’s funny … More
Online Dating for Friends: Why Meetup.com matters
There is nothing more exciting than moving to a new city. It’s a chance to start your life fresh with … More
Joel Zola, homeless youth turned entrepreneur, on changing Toronto
In this city where many of us work, play and study with little to no thought about the strangers sharing … More
Photo Friday: When new places bring change
I recently finished reading If You Have to Cry, Go Outside by the one and only Kelly Cutrone. This sassy, honest, unbelievably articulate … More