Importance of Specialized Mental Health Programs for First Responders

First responders, including paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel, often work under intense and unpredictable conditions. The nature of their roles exposes them to traumatic events, high-stress situations, and physical risks, which can take a toll on their…

TIFF’s True Spirit in the Age of Streaming

TIFF 2024 opened not with a glamorous party, but with my tears shed on the floor of a condo showroom, a stark contrast to the festival’s usual opulent reputation. Here, surrounded by the remains of what was once the most…

Christmas with the Clemons is Back December 4th!

This year, the Christmas with the Clemons concert is set to delight! With performances from DVSN, Deborah Cox, Jully Black, Simone Denny and many more – this is a not to miss event. Beyond the holiday cheer, Christmas with the…

Find Out How to Prevent Mental Health Struggles After a Traumatic Accident

Experiencing a traumatic accident can leave more than physical scars; it can also have profound effects on mental health. Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among accident survivors. However, understanding how to navigate these challenges and taking…

Riff Raff Review: Criminally Underwhelming Movie

When you’ve got a movie starring Jennifer Coolidge, Bill Murray, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, and Pete Davidson, you expect a bit more than a slow burning film that ultimately offers little reward for the viewer’s patience. The ensemble delivers as…

Finding Your Happy Place: Here’s How

Considering the current conditions around the world, searching for your “happy place” has become quite essential and not just ‘the thing to do’. A happy place is a mental space where peace and relaxation exist. Simply put, it is not…

You Need to Calm Down: Here’s How

As life speeds up rapidly many people feel daily stress. Saying “You need to calm down” not only acts as a popular song lyric but also gives wise advice to many people. Many work deadlines are juggled by us, and…

Top 5 Holiday Purveyors at One of A Kind Show

The One of a Kind show has currently taken over Enercare centre with hundreds of craft, food sustainable fashion and art makers to get everyone in the holiday shopping mood! Since 1975, the One of a Kind show’s roots have…

How to Set Goals for the New Year and Achieve Them

Coming up on another year, many of us reflect on what we‘ve accomplished and where we‘ve fallen short. In comes the new year-the chance to reset, refocus, and set meaningful goals that can transform our lives. But how do you get your resolutions to stick, you ask, instead of falling off the cliff…