In March, I had the opportunity to participate in Forum for Young Canadians, a one week program for youth ages 15-19 to learn about the world of federal politics in Ottawa. Run by the Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government in Canada, the forum allowed me to see the role that young people…
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I don’t care if it aligns nearly too much with Canadian stereotypes, maple syrup season in Ontario and Quebec is amazing (eh). Festivals, candy, events, jams, spices, fudge, pancake houses, taffy, hay rides; all devoted to the glorious sticky sweet stuff. Forget candy stores, I’d rather be at a sugar bush (a sugar maple tree operation)…
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From my understanding, fear is an emotion that limits us from experiencing what life truly is. In today’s society there are fears that are minor and pretty weird and then fears that we as humans all share. I can personally tell you that there are a couple of fears that I hold in regard which…
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In the wake of the Liberal landslide of yesterday’s provincial election, as it turns out, not everyone was able to exercise their right to vote–enough to spark one person to create the Disenfranchised in Quebec blog, and other’s harrowing stories made the news. Most notably were five McGill students whom, even after providing utility bills…
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Spring is in the air, and a hint of warmth begins to replace the cold, dreary weather. Spring is the perfect time of year for a weekend stroll outside, and 17 Avenue, which boasts a variety of boutiques and shops, is a fantastic choice for such a walk around. While one might think to head…
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Ah, April Fool’s Day, the day where for once you can pull a prank without getting into too much trouble… or get even. Regardless, I always find that the things people do to trick others on this day are quite creative and amusing, since I personally don’t really have the creativity to pull off one…
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Chupacabra is Spanish for “goat eater,” a creature only found in Latin America and known for its vampire-like fangs which are able to kill and suck the blood out of livestock. According to several biologists, the creature referred to as the Chupacabra does not exist. Yet, the Chupacabra has been blamed for a coupe of…
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Kimia Tonounialasl is a student at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Grade 11. She volunteers at Cards for a Cure, Zoo Lights, Carroll Place, and Youth Central. Kimia takes initiative at various projects, is well organized and develops a good relationship with other volunteers. From talking to Kimia I have learned that she is a…
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When we are on the internet, it’s really easy to forget about safety and how, sometimes, the internet isn’t always the most socially secure place to be. At school, we had an internet security professional come in and speak to us about ensuring your own safety on the internet. How can you keep yourself safe?…
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Breakfast is known for being the most important meal of the day. Many of us choose to eat this meal as part of our mornings. We have our typical continental breakfast of cereals, eggs, toast, and milk, however there are many variations of breakfast foods in different parts of the the world. The variety results…
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We have changed the way we gather our information. We have changed the way we process information, enjoy entertainment, and go about our daily lives. Most notably, technology has become an instrumental part of all of our lives. So, instead of writing a blog post with only about 500 words, I’ll aim for about 10,000.…
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Ever since the 1960s, scientists have tried to figure out whether or not dolphins communicate with a language. The World Dolphin Project has created Cetacean Hearing and Telemetry (CHAT), a prototype dolphin translator, and works with Dr. Denise Herzing and her team. After 25 years of tracking a member of a dolphin pod, she finally…
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Why is it that when you’re asked, “Who are you?” it’s hard to find the words that summarize you ? Because we are all different. I was taught that difference was something that should be celebrated – it meant you were unique. But, for a long time, it was that same difference that made me feel misunderstood – alone.…
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Everyone in the history of humanity has had some sort of goal in life; something they have yearned to achieve. Just as we all have goals for ourselves, every person has a purpose in life, even if we aren’t completely sure what exactly that is. At this point in our lives, we are still young…
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Hi guys! Long time no see. I could credit my absence for April Fool’s Day, but that’s a bad excuse. Honestly, I’ve been having pretty bad writer’s block. I know, I know! There’s so many things to write about, but none of them had piqued my interest. But, since it’s three months into the New…
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