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At the age of 40, Holly Varey found herself back in the classroom. After receiving her first degree 15 years prior, it was the use of an old Japanese concept, Ikigai, that helped her discover her true passion and decide to start over. Varey graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography. She went on […]
Sometimes it’s the little things that get you going When I first started pottery, I was in middle school. It was one of those art lessons every kid in Ontario, or at least what I like to believe, goes through. You pay $20 for an instructor to come to your art room and teach you how to do basic pottery. At first, I thought […]
Countless victims. Unthinkable crimes. And society is still grappling with how one man eluded justice. You probably heard the name Jeffrey Epstein, but do you really know who he was? A financier, a socialite and a man at the centre of one of the most shocking sex trafficking rings in modern history. On Jan. 30, 2026, under the mandate of the Epstein Files Transparency […]
Why do we forget our friends when we fall in love? When people talk about love, the conversation almost always turns toward romance. Movies, social media and even everyday conversations often make romantic relationships seem like the most important connection someone can have. But, in the middle of all this focus on romance, another important kind of love is often overlooked. That is: friendship.…
Why a monthly pampering day should be normal In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to relax often feels impossible. Between school, work, family responsibilities and social commitments, many people rarely stop to focus on their own well-being. As a result, the concept of a monthly pampering day should become more common over time. Setting aside one day each month to relax and recharge may help…
At the edge of town, there sat a rusting playground. There was one slide, some monkey bars, but most importantly, there was a swing set. The swing set had been her favourite. Every day after school she would run to the field, to the playground, and swing until her parents might start to worry […]
Jackson kicked a stone and watched it fall, fall, fall until the dark abyss swallowed it up. He didn’t hear it hit an end. No matter how many times he did this, it never got easier. But the views kept coming in, and the money right after. He had started his channel several years ago, doing […]
Oddly victorious Julia stood at the front, clipboard in hand, while the team gathered around trying to pull their outfits together. Theo’s tie was already loosened and Jamie wore a leather jacket over a button-up. Lena kept smoothing down her dress nervously, Ollie was eating a sandwich despite being in a full suit and Daniel was on the phone […]
The wild returns where once their cries were banished, And ivy climbs where steel once claimed the day. The Earth their throne, by ancient right replenished, While rivers carve the paths, we tried to stay. The forests sprawl in violent, tender green, The roots tear through the stone. Mountains arise where cities once had been, Their […]
Posting on social media is easy. Confronting everyday misogyny is not. Every year on March 8, brands, institutions and social media feeds fill with messages celebrating women for International Women’s Day. Purple graphics appear. Quotes about empowerment circulate. Universities host panels and campaigns encouraging people to support women. Once the day passes, the question remains: if society…
