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What do toilet paper and golden retriever puppies have in common? I’ll give you a hint; it’s not their fluffy, plush exterior. “Pandemic panic buys” might not conjure up images of puppies and kittens, but once COVID unpacked its bags and got comfortable,...
I have had terrible eyesight my entire life. I got my first pair of glasses when I was just a year old, and my prescription hasn’t changed since. I was nearing the end of my high-school career when it came to my attention that I didn’t read words the same way as...
In 2016, Mishma Mukith and Juanita Gnanapragasam were inspired to start Converse and Cook. In an interview, Gnanapragasam said Converse and Cook is “cooking socials where the emphasis is on community building and fostering connection through a shared interest in...
No one was expecting yet another season of cancelled vacations and postponed events. And with the provincial government going back to Step One of its reopening plan, this means even more restrictions with the potential to dampen another summer. But that doesn't...
Imagine this: You're walking down the street in the evening, on your way home from a busy day. But you soon start to get that uneasy sensation that you aren't alone and realize someone is following you. You play it off; maybe it's just that paranoid little voice in...
We all know that one Netflix account that we piggyback off of, the one with the six different profiles all from different households. Well, Netflix is cracking down on password sharing by starting a new feature that aims to prevent users from sharing passwords....
“Unprecedented times” is one of the most popular phrases associated with the COVID pandemic. It is challenging to look beyond what is in an effort to see what could be in a pandemic. How can such dark clouds carry a silver lining? Speaking with some students...
I never knew bike couriers exist in Edmonton, especially in winter. I mean, how can anyone ride a bike in the middle of coldness and survive it? In most cases, I have never had a glimpse of a bike courier in my entire life in Canada. However, the short film Snow...
You may have noticed that your butter has been more diffi cult to spread these past few months. Back in February, a few Canadian foodies started asking questions over social media about this strangely hard butter, causing a bunch of respondents to chime in with...
Pandemic aside, outdoor dining is still one of the warm weather hallmarks, and nothing says outdoor dining like a deli cious glass of sangria. Sangria, a traditional Spanish drink, goes back hundreds of years, evolving over time. It is an excellent option for...
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness in Sherwood Park is one of my favourite fitness studios in the Edmonton area. All of the instructors are absolute rock stars who have high energy, a positive attitude, and always want to help their clients succeed. Unfortunately,...
In the past year or so, indoor herb gardens have taken off as both a decorative trend and a convenient means of supplying your kitchen with theoretically infinite, delicious herbs. While basil, thyme, and parsley plants dominate interior decoration Instagram, these...
Most of us have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I am on board with that statement, because the days I have breakfast tend to be more productive than the days I skip it. Here I present to you my creamy apple cinnamon oats. I know what...
As students, we work hard every day to get the best grades possible, pushing our boundaries mentally and emotionally. Life continues around us; seasons come and go. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner and the pandemic still upon us, we must think of safe...
With the advent of a new year, comes new year’s resolutions. This often includes a healthier diet, hitting the gym, and “dry January.” Dry January is the commitment to stay abstinent from alcohol for the entire month. For the restaurant and bar industry, dry...
What do toilet paper and golden retriever puppies have in common? I’ll give you a hint; it’s not their fluffy, plush exterior. “Pandemic panic buys” might not conjure up images of puppies and kittens, but once COVID unpacked its bags and got comfortable,...
I have had terrible eyesight my entire life. I got my first pair of glasses when I was just a year old, and my prescription hasn’t changed since. I was nearing the end of my high-school career when it came to my attention that I didn’t read words the same way as...
In 2016, Mishma Mukith and Juanita Gnanapragasam were inspired to start Converse and Cook. In an interview, Gnanapragasam said Converse and Cook is “cooking socials where the emphasis is on community building and fostering connection through a shared interest in...
No one was expecting yet another season of cancelled vacations and postponed events. And with the provincial government going back to Step One of its reopening plan, this means even more restrictions with the potential to dampen another summer. But that doesn't...
Imagine this: You're walking down the street in the evening, on your way home from a busy day. But you soon start to get that uneasy sensation that you aren't alone and realize someone is following you. You play it off; maybe it's just that paranoid little voice in...
We all know that one Netflix account that we piggyback off of, the one with the six different profiles all from different households. Well, Netflix is cracking down on password sharing by starting a new feature that aims to prevent users from sharing passwords....
“Unprecedented times” is one of the most popular phrases associated with the COVID pandemic. It is challenging to look beyond what is in an effort to see what could be in a pandemic. How can such dark clouds carry a silver lining? Speaking with some students...
I never knew bike couriers exist in Edmonton, especially in winter. I mean, how can anyone ride a bike in the middle of coldness and survive it? In most cases, I have never had a glimpse of a bike courier in my entire life in Canada. However, the short film Snow...
You may have noticed that your butter has been more diffi cult to spread these past few months. Back in February, a few Canadian foodies started asking questions over social media about this strangely hard butter, causing a bunch of respondents to chime in with...
Pandemic aside, outdoor dining is still one of the warm weather hallmarks, and nothing says outdoor dining like a deli cious glass of sangria. Sangria, a traditional Spanish drink, goes back hundreds of years, evolving over time. It is an excellent option for...
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness in Sherwood Park is one of my favourite fitness studios in the Edmonton area. All of the instructors are absolute rock stars who have high energy, a positive attitude, and always want to help their clients succeed. Unfortunately,...
In the past year or so, indoor herb gardens have taken off as both a decorative trend and a convenient means of supplying your kitchen with theoretically infinite, delicious herbs. While basil, thyme, and parsley plants dominate interior decoration Instagram, these...
Most of us have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I am on board with that statement, because the days I have breakfast tend to be more productive than the days I skip it. Here I present to you my creamy apple cinnamon oats. I know what...
As students, we work hard every day to get the best grades possible, pushing our boundaries mentally and emotionally. Life continues around us; seasons come and go. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner and the pandemic still upon us, we must think of safe...
With the advent of a new year, comes new year’s resolutions. This often includes a healthier diet, hitting the gym, and “dry January.” Dry January is the commitment to stay abstinent from alcohol for the entire month. For the restaurant and bar industry, dry...