The Hidden Side of Christmas trees
Can we reduce the Christmas tree climate impact? How? Buying natural Christmas trees is really better then artificial ones?
Category: Life
Students are proving discipline beats motivation when it comes to staying fit
Students are finding ways to stay active even though they have busy schedules and lack of free time.
An Italian student’s view on the Canadian school system
Learning in Canadian schools is far more interactive learning, while in Italy the approach is more academic and disciplined.
High school seniors say new early school schedule is a challenge
What does science say about early schooltime and is it a good idea to make it 8 am for the students and teachers?
E-scooters not welcome on Burnaby streets
E-scooters surge in popularity, causing a ruckus in city streets leaving the B.C. government and city of Burnaby to create certain rules and regulations.
Canadians share their cooking stories, disasters and all
From flaky butter croissants to preparing sloppy joe’s night with family, Canadians are always creating moments through food.
Adulting 101: Learn how to live your life here
You don’t have to ask Alexa to turn off the lights anymore when you can learn how to do it yourself
Influencers told me so
It’s like a blueprint for success, because surely, copying these revered influencers is the key to greatness.
The secondary students sticking with arts and humanities amid program cuts
A career adviser and students mention their plans and ideas to overcome uncertainty with future careers
More than just belief— how faith helps some with mental health
Individuals, Christians, and experts share how walking with God brings comfort, courage, and peace.
Family doctor crisis remains in B.C. as 400,000 residents continue to seek care
Limited access to primary care has been an ongoing issue in Canada’s healthcare system. In recent years, British Columbia faced critical demands for family doctor across the province, leaving many residents without proper healthcare services.
When basic needs aren’t met—how period poverty affects Indigenous women in Canada
The lack of access to feminine hygiene products is an issue affecting women worldwide, but its effects don’t impact all communities the same.
Burnaby students rally as band classes face elimination
Grade seven band gave them connection, confidence, and community. Now, students are fighting to save the program that they say changed their lives.
Cancer cells resist chemotherapy. Scientists just figured out why.
The discovery of a protein that keeps cancer cells growing even during chemotherapy points a way toward making the treatment more effective.
The bonkers multiverse theories people come up with to explain false memories
Those who believe in the Mandela effect justify their insane claims with a particle accelerator.
Anti-trans bills in the USA are also being felt across the border
Canadian teens share how the anti-trans bills in the United States makes them feel and what the wider impacts could be.
Humans are so attached to gardening, but why?
Gardening and spending time outside has some immense benefits for the mind, body and soul, from vitamins, hormones, bacteria, energy, and instinctual and chemical reactions to physical fitness, happiness, and health.
Word choices in Kendrick Lamar’s transgender narrative “Auntie Diaries” stir controversy
Kendrick uses the f slur as well as misgendering and deadnaming in a new song, showing confused support for the transgender community.
The toxic trend of becoming “that girl”
A TikTok trend seems to be encouraging people to lead a perfect, healthy and organized lifestyle. But the unrealistic expectations it sets up can lead to poor mental health.
Land Back: The Battle Against Colonialism
Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous protesters unite, attempting to deal a swift blow to the dark aspects of Canada’s past.
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