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How people cope with boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the closure of non-essential services because of COVID-19, most people having more free time than they are used to.
Survival and sustainability: How Canadian ‘preppers’ are encouraging self-sustenance amidst COVID-19
There has always been an inherent need to “get ready” – getting ready to go out with friends, or on vacation. Getting ready entails making sure you have all you need – whether it be the lipstick you chose to wear or sandals for your beach. This need to “get ready” comes to minds of survivalists, or “preppers” more often than on special occasions – it is a desire to be prepared for anything, at any given time.
How to fight climate change with your wardrobe
The idea of saving the environment by buying new clothes seems far-fetched. Yet, a Toronto-based kidswear brand called Nudnik made it possible. The company sells colourful T-shirts for children aged 1 to 6 made with 100 per cent organic cotton
Animal fostering and adoption number change during pandemic
Toronto animal rescue organizations are facing a decrease in adoption and an increase in fostering due to the pandemic.
New to Canada? This is why bagged milk might not be for you
Many newcomers to Canada experience uncomfortable lactose intolerance. Milk genetics and processing may be the reasons why.
Navigating the ethics of street photography in Toronto
The work of street photographers raises many ethical concerns around consent and free expression. Patrick Cruz dives into the issue.
Pause on refugees in Libyan detention centres coming to Canada
The coronavirus pandemic has paused the resettlement of refugees bound for Canada. Caught up in the delay are 200 refugees who’ve lived in migrant centres in Libya.
LGBTQ+ and Christian Canadians applaud Liberal government’s move to ban conversion therapy
The federal Liberals are standing with the LGBTQ community and has introduced a bill to ban conversion therapy nationwide.
A new wave of online sex education introduces children to LGBTQ+ issues
YouTubers are providing sex ed videos for LGBTQ+ youth to fill a gap in many public school curricula, including Ontario’s.