I’m a loyal, proud Canadian. I love my country and feel immensely grateful for having been born here. I take an active interest in local and national politics and I always make sure to vote. …

Lately, I’ve been thinking about ghosting. People on the receiving end have described the experience as bewildering, exasperating, and agonizing. The sudden, often inexplicable withdrawal of all communication feels unnecessarily cruel. I empathize with these individuals and I recognize that in some instances, people engage in ghosting in order to…

Heartbreak is a particularly excruciating type of pain. That’s because it’s connected to the loss of what was most valuable in our lives. Romantic love brings many things, including joy, meaning, direction, and comfort. Each person we love adds something unique to the mix; be it their particular take on…

It’s funny how some people who have lots and lots of power want more and more, and how some people who have a ton of privilege feel like they need a ton more. Scarcity mindset

Heartbreak is a particularly excruciating type of pain. That’s because it’s connected to the loss of what was most valuable in our lives. Romantic love brings many things, including joy, meaning, direction, and comfort. Each person we love adds something unique to the mix; be it their particular take on…

When we think about what it means to be brave, we often think about taking physical risks, but there’s another type of courage we can consider: emotional bravery. Being brave this way means being open and vulnerable. …

When we think about what it means to be brave, we often think about taking physical risks, but there’s another type of courage we can consider: emotional bravery. Being brave this way means being open and vulnerable. …

All across Canada, wildfires are burning out of control. Six provinces and territories have been affected so far. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes. An area equivalent to five million football fields has so far been destroyed. This is a tragedy, but we need to…

As June arrives, young people everywhere are thinking about the end of term. Some will be starting university or college; others are entering the workforce. Lately, I’ve been having conversations with people in their early twenties. …