TRENDING
6 Toxic Habits in a Relationship People Think Are Normal
1. The Relationship Scorecard What’s the habit: If the person you’re dating continues to bring up errors you’ve made in the past, they’re keeping score. When both people are doing this it’s called the 'relationship…
5 Little Known Facts About Alcohol's Effect on The Body
Most people know that abusing alcohol can sometimes lead to liver disease and/or liver failure. Even more are aware that alcoholism is often viewed as a disease, rather than just a bad habit. Many, however,…
Heroic Decision By Wheat Kings Saves Life In Mental Health Crisis
It was a routine Tuesday for Calder Anderson and his three teammates, Jake Chiasson, Nolan Ritchie, and Ben Thornton A workout and practice at the rink, followed by a volunteer event at the Samertine house,…
Not Alone: The Tyler Smith Story
Tyler Smith is 24 years old and originally from Leduc, Alberta. Growing up, Tyler played any sport he could and loved going to school as he thrived being in group settings. Being a bubbly person,…
Keeping the Game Fun: A Sports Psychologist Weighs on Mental Health For Young Athletes
We all remember being young children and participating in our first sport. The excitement of going to practice, scoring your first goal in a game, and making new friends. It was 100% about having fun…
VIOLENCE
What is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse?
Intimate partner violence can include physical, psychological, emotional, verbal, financial, sexual, and spiritual abuse; excessive jealousy and control; harassment after separation; and murder. Anyone can be a victim of abuse, regardless of ethnic background, age,…
Domestic Violence During a Global Pandemic
Domestic Violence is a serious issue, with many long-term effects for every person in a family. During the Covid-19 pandemic, everything stopped and the risk of a violent incident increased. Here’s how it has affected…
Moose Hide Campaign
In 2011, a man named Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven were hunting moose near the ‘Highway of Tears’ in BC. The area is unfortunately known for many Indigenous women going missing and being found…
The Canadian Genocide: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Canada is suffering. Especially the Aboriginal community. According to CBC News National Inquiring Commissioners, the Aboriginal community is experiencing a "Canadian genocide." When I began researching this tragedy, I dove headfirst into it. When I…
What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking in Canada
A common misconception is that human trafficking is a distant issue – a problem that only affects third-world countries. What you may not realize is that human trafficking is a genuine issue in first-world countries such…
This New Device Is Changing Self-Defence for Everyone
Have you ever been walking down the street and had a gut feeling that things weren't right? Did you grasp your keys and anticipate that you may have to use them as a defence system?…
