While Canada may be a leader in the promotion of gender equality, one area in which we seriously lack is the severe under-representation of women in elected positions. In the most recent federal election, eighty-eight female MP’s (Members of Parliament) were elected, but that is only 26% of the total which ranks Canada 49th in…
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Here is a list of one wacky holiday for every day in May! May 1: International Labour Day May 2: National Truffles Day May 3: National Day of Prayer May 4: National Star Wars Day May 5: Cinco de Mayo May 6: National Lemonade Day May 7: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day May 8:…
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Volleyball Nationals 2018 were held from May 16 to May 22, in Edmonton, Alberta. This huge event took place at the Edmonton Expo Centre, which has more than 50 full-size volleyball courts! There were around 1000 participating teams from all over the country, from the Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador. For the first time in 3…
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Exams are just around the corner. Or they may already be done for you, I don’t know. You could pretend that this year you’re actually going to study hard every day for a month in advance, or you could read this list and get more ideas on how to procrastinate. Organize your work space. You…
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So if you clicked on this you’re most likely looking for some new shows to rave over. If not, well, jot these down for future reference! I, for one, have an unhealthy obsession with dealing with the amount of shows I watch. As a result, I would like to indulge a little and share with…
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I was recently introduced to a new website called “Dollar Street”. The first time I visited it, I was on the site for almost an hour. The website is a collection of families all over the world with different incomes. The objective of this is to show what it’s really like in various countries we…
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I mean, it’s (arguably) one of the most iconic TV shows to exist. I’m so in love with it that I’m now on the 9th season and am literally procrastinating watching because I don’t want to finish the show. What will my life come to if I don’t have new episodes of The Office to watch?!!?! Anyway-…
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Are you beginning to feel it? It’s like there’s something always there, watching you, waiting for you to notice it’s presence. Ready to hit you in the face if you try to ignore it, and prepared to offer you both success and failure at the same time. Cruel and kind in its own right. Extremely…
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The following interview is directly copied down from a conversation I had with our latest blogger of the month, Nikoo. Not only is she one of the most dedicated writers to our blog, but her casual writing style and witty remarks make her blogs an absolute treat to read. Enjoy. N – Nikoo (BoTM) A…
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Here are some great tips that you can implement every day to help you eat healthier.
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The third Avengers movie recently came out on the 27th and I was lucky enough to watch it without reading any spoilers online. Don’t worry, I’ll try to keep this post relatively spoiler-free as well for those of you who haven’t seen it. First things first, OH MY GOD. Bring your tissues and inhaler, people,…
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This is a continuation of my Himalayan trek blogs. To see the first part, click here: PART 1 Day 2 of 3: Today we woke up early to the sounds of chirping birds, and watched the sunrise peacefully. For breakfast, we had traditional Nepali bread and eggs. We then said farewell to our welcoming teahouse…
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