Working in retail is a “special” experience
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Category: Life
Packing for your big hike
Whether hiking through tight spaces or wide ones, labour intensive or easy going climbs, here’s how to get ready.
Why I am always late to school
They say the cure for insomnia is putting your phone down. I say no thank you.
Can humanity avoid catastrophic global warming in 12 years?
The Earth is continuing to be filled with carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, but how much longer can it take this?
Floating cities are just one way we are already adapting to climate change
A writer was widely panned after he advocated declaring defeat on preventing climate change, but his emphasis on adaptation is a good one.
Driving is nearing the end of the road
Self-driving cars are expected to revolutionize the transportation industry. Let’s take a look into the future.
The car that was destined to fail, but didn’t
When fans heard the new Toyota Supra wouldn’t even be a Toyota, everyone knew the car would fail, then it blew everyone’s minds with its tuning capabilities.
Canada’s actions on climate change fall short
The most developed countries in the world are not doing enough to fight climate change and Canada is among them.
How school causes stress in teens
Teenagers health is threatened in high school and university, due to lack of sleep, proper nutrition and mental wellness.
Heart attacks aren’t always obvious; they can be silent and dismissible, making them even more dangerous
One source claims that around 50% of heart attacks are dismissed as more minor issues, such as the flu.
Solar energy: The future of electricity
In the 21st century, concerns about the harmful environmental impacts of fossil fuels have grown exponentially. Solar energy provides a sustainable alternative, but the current state of the industry may limit its availability.
Cutting agent in illicit THC products blamed for a wave of vaping related illnesses
Over the past few months many individuals, between the ages of 13 to 75, have suffered a “vaping associated lung injury.”
Permanent Daylight Savings Time to the rescue!
British Columbia is moving towards permanent Daylight Savings Time, and the rest of the world should follow.
Google Maps redirect people searching for abortion clinics
The company says it is working on the issue, but in the meantime, Christian groups are gaming the system to discourage abortion.
Rome street sellers: all ok until tourists finds themselves paying a big fine
Just before you go to Rome, make sure you know who you buy from. That stolen purse could cost you your trip.
Mental illness stigma is a bigger issue than we think and something needs to be done about it
Unless we address the shame and silence around mental health issues, we will continue to see harmful effects on those with illness, their friends and family, and society at large.
Teenagers are filming tragic assaults and overdoses of their peers instead of seeking help for them
Some examples of teenagers getting bullied and assaulted would be like Khasseen Morris, Carson Crimeni, Josh Chouinard, and a mentally disabled 15 year old girl, those are four different cases of teens getting abused in different ways.
Extracurricular advantage: How students in non-school activities get ahead
Extracurricular activities have proven to help people prepare for their future.
Does waking up early really improve likeliness of success?
We often hear about famous individuals, entrepreneurs, and celebrities that start their days earlier than the average person. Does an early wake-up time make you a better version of yourself, or does more go into it than simply managing your time more efficiently?
What you should know about breaking the rules on Vancouver public transit
If you get into a sticky situation with Translink, this might come in handy.
