Safe substance use
It has been a year since two supervised consumption sites opened in Edmonton at Boyle Street Community Services and the George Spady Centre. These two sites were... Read more.
Final Thoughts: Relationship – Ownership = ?
One thing that is almost universally agreed upon by relationship experts and couples therapists is that we expect more of our partners and relationships now than... Read more.
How-to: Work out in your living room
It is the new year and many of us have made resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make year after year is to get in shape or start working out more.... Read more.
My pharmacist turned out to be a sexual predator
The first time I met Dr. Sinan Hadi was May 13, 2015. I was 20 years old. I had gone into the pharmacy in my home town of Gibbons, Alta. with prescriptions for medications... Read more.
How-to: Create your own Christmas
Decorative Crackers: Crackers like this can be used for almost any occasion, but are most commonly used as a decoration on a Christmas table. My family has everyone... Read more.
Men’s mental health
According to a 2017 Ipsos report, women, millennials, and people with low incomes are the Canadians at the highest risk for mental health issues. The report states... Read more.
Dress for a cause
Oct. 1-5 marked MacEwan University’s second annual Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Oct. 4 is also the day set aside to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women... Read more.
Does traditional academia stifle creativity and innovation?
Some say a bachelor’s degree has become the next high school diploma. The majority of positions, even entry level ones, in a variety of industries require an undergraduate... Read more.
ÎNÎW River Lot 11∞
This fall marks the opening of a very special public art installation in Edmonton. ÎNÎW River Lot 11∞ is a permanent, curated art exhibit that includes six original... Read more.
Final Thoughts: The curse of universal cell service
It all began with the four days this summer that were supposed to be mine and mine alone. Every university student with a demanding summer job knows what I am talking... Read more.
How-to: Get back into the groove
Getting into the groove of a new school year can be tough. It seems like the last semester ended yesterday, and summer jobs seldom leave time to relax and recuperate... Read more.
Cafe Amore Bistro
The atmosphere at Cafe Amore Bistro is an interesting one. Although the food and service has a higher-class feel, the tables and decorations make the restaurant... Read more.
Amy Benson: Edmonton’s first city centre community paramedic
The position of city centre paramedic is relatively new. It was invented three years ago as part of Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community... Read more.
Four dates for you, your significant other, and your budget
Many people complain about living in Edmonton, and for about seven months of the year, I agree with them. Winter does make it hard to get out, and that can make... Read more.
The faces of Boyle Street Community Centre
At first glance the crowds standing around the narrow entrance of Boyle Street Community Services are intimidating. Most of the people have rough appearances and... Read more.
Warming up to winter
Edmonton winters can be tough. For seven months of the year, the streets and sidewalks are frozen, icy, and covered in snow. Some days, our city is the coldest place... Read more.
Valentine’s Day, then and now
Valentine’s Day. Whether you love it or hate it, it is one of the busiest holidays of the year. People in relationships spend exorbitant amounts of money on treats... Read more.
Recipe: Homemade perogies
The first thing you need to know about making perogies is that you can’t make them alone. Whether you decide to make them for Ukrainian Christmas, Easter, or any... Read more.
Date night: Trade in your routine for a trampoline
LaunchPad Trampoline Park has everything I look for when I want to try something exciting and new with friends or a date. Trampolining is fun, affordable, active,... Read more.
Renovations rejuvenate Edmonton’s Pride Centre
With a larger space and a new look, the Pride Centre of Edmonton is now better equipped to serve LGBTQ+ communities. The organization, a community service centre... Read more.
The Longest Journey
Oct. 16-20 was Sexual Violence Awareness Week at MacEwan University. In addition to workshops and panel discussions, the week included an interactive art installation... Read more.