These Canadian Muslims are tackling Islamophobia with kindness
From free coffee to stand-up comedy, Muslims are finding creative ways to deal with stereotypes
View ArticleSyrian refugee finds beautiful way to help those he ‘left behind’
Soon after moving to Canada, Ousama Alkhatib helped launch an arts program for Syrian newcomers in Toronto that also gives back to refugees still in camps.
View ArticleWhy some women of colour are hesitant to say #MeToo
Three women share their stories in the hope of creating safe spaces they never had.
View Article5 steps to help you start death cleaning
The Swedish tradition of a final tidy up might sound depressing, but it will lighten your load physically, mentally and spiritually.
View ArticleWhen friends decide to co-parent: A look at the modern family
A year after Ontario allowed platonic friends to be the legal guardians of a child, Raizel Robin reports on this new way of parenting.
View ArticleThe Swedish tradition of death cleaning explained
The practice of a final tidy up is making its way to North America. Here’s how to lighten your load one last time.
View Article“Thank you for being my dopted parents”
Eighteen years after his teen son died of cancer, this writer celebrates a new type of fatherhood when he becomes legal guardian of a man with disabilities.
View ArticlePoet Dionne Brand takes on Donald Trump and Jordan Peterson in powerful...
The Canadian poet, filmmaker, educator and activist received an honorary degree from the University of Toronto.
View ArticleInstead of retirement, these two nurses are battling Vancouver's opioid crisis
At age 71 and 65 respectively, Evanna Brennan and Susan Giles embrace their unconventional work in the Downtown Eastside.
View ArticleBest self-care tips for caregivers
Counsellors, teachers and ministers share what it looks like for them.
View ArticleBabies Behind Bars
Women incarcerated in federal prisons are allowed to keep their children with them for up to five year, but few mothers do. We investigate why.
View Article9 of the most memorable protests in sports history
These athletes made powerful statements on pressing issues of the day.
View ArticleWhy harm reduction can help end the drug crisis once and for all
'I’d like to see it be part of the education system so that the stigma can be lifted about people accessing these drugs,' says one youth councillor.
View ArticleNew Edmonton camp allows transgender kids to just be themselves
Camp Dragonfly is a break from public life from trans children, says the organizer, where their 'existence is constantly under question.'
View Article'Feeling alone in a place you don’t know is just crazy'
For some refugees, coming to Canada is incredibly lonely. Volunteers are trying to change that.
View ArticleDo we face a future without Down syndrome?
Advances in prenatal testing mean parents can detect the chromosomal difference earlier. What does this mean for the future of Down Syndrome?
View ArticleCanadian newcomers finally learn the true history of Indigenous people
Innovative KAIROS events foster friendship and understanding between Indigenous people and new Canadians.
View ArticleHow I fight loneliness as a senior with a disability
This writer might not have The Golden Girls' lifestyle, but she’s making the best of her golden years.
View Article11 Ontarians share their opioid stories in this powerful project
The Opioid Chapters hopes to add nuance to the public discussion on opioids.
View ArticleNew small-business projects aim to prove that 'downtown is for everyone'
Instead of treating low-income people and others on the margins like a drain on local economies, some small businesses are making them part of the solution instead.
View ArticleQueen's Park likely hasn't seen the last of this 73 year old
Sally McLean was arrested after she refused to leave the Ontario legislature's public gallery in an act of protest. Here, she explains why she thinks she is obligated to stand up against injustice.
View ArticleThousands of Ontario students protesting Doug Ford’s changes to curriculum...
High school students across the province are taking part in We The Students Do Not Consent protests this Friday at 1 p.m.
View Article4 Canadians with disabilities on the challenges they've faced in the workforce
Of the 14 percent of people in Canada with a disability, only half are employed. Companies are losing out.
View ArticleDinner for one? Why so many Canadians are choosing to eat with strangers
The revival of community dinners reveals that we long for more than good food—we want human connection.
View ArticleCountry's most iconic intersection is still inaccessible to people with...
One disability activist says Winnipeg has a chance to show it values his rights by opening Portage and Main.
View ArticleDay of the Dead helped me find peace after losing my mom
"Maybe a departed loved one simply visits in the form of a beautiful memory that warms, rather than breaks, one’s heart."
View ArticleHere's why Southern Africa is the trip to take next year
It's a journey that should be on everyone's bucket list.
View ArticleTwo Canadian teens are battling suicide with messages of hope
"We see a lot of people struggling, and just not knowing who to turn to and what to say about how they’re feeling."
View ArticleCanadians are taking advantage of our urban harvest
Look closely in cities across the country, and you’ll find alleyways, backyards and campus lawns brimming with fruit. Much of it used to simply rot, but that’s changing as more people discover the...
View ArticleThis small Newfoundland mining town has its own amazing 'Come From Away' story
The community of St. Lawrence, on the Burin Peninsula, hopes to draw in tourists with its tale of a terrible disaster and the people who came to the rescue.
View ArticleTranquil Sri Lanka and futuristic Dubai
Sri Lanka remains relatively undiscovered, a wonderful benefit for the inquisitive traveller of today.
View ArticleCanadian artist who painted horrors of post-war Europe was nearly forgotten
Mary Riter Hamilton created more than 300 paintings that capture the death and destruction of the Great War. But years later, some of her works ended up molding in a library.
View ArticleWhy Christians need to take a stand against nationalism
If we truly believe the Gospel message, we have to condemn a worldview that expunges people's humanity, says this writer.
View ArticleWar Amps: The story of how a Methodist minister started the 100-year-old...
Lt-Col. Sidney Lambert helped start the organization at the close of the Great War. It is still doing vital work for Canadians with disabilities.
View ArticleLiberal MP on racism and politics and the backlash she's received for...
Celina Caesar-Chavannes recently stepped down from her role as parliamentary secretary to the minister of international development due to negative attention.
View ArticleCindy Blackstock is quietly teaching Twitter how to refer to the first...
The advocate is targeting those in the media and anyone who wants to join these conversations, but doesn't know how.
View ArticleFound WWII letters from Canadian hero reveal beautiful love story
Writer Christine Estima traces a story of romance and fate after stumbling upon the letters in a Toronto market.
View ArticleCanadian joins migrant caravan to change how the world sees them
Paola Gomez didn't like how the media has been portraying people in the caravan, so she wanted to help share their stories. She spoke to Alex Mlynek.
View ArticleCalgary church offers caffeine fix
Knox United Church now has a café with free WiFi in its sanctuary.
View ArticleCree filmmaker wants Mattel to make Barbie that looks like her
"There is a lot of work nowadays that keeps Native people in the past. We don’t exist now and I’ve always hated that."
View ArticleU.S. non-theist group calls school field trips to giant ark unconstitutional
A debate over religious freedom is playing out in Kentucky, where two creationist attractions are located.
View ArticleIllusuak Arts Centre symbolizes the reclamation of Labrador Inuit culture
The newly completed building is part of a larger cultural revival in the self-governing region of Nunatsiavut.
View ArticleCecil Smith, a 15-year-old girl, represented Canada at the first Winter...
The figure skater's presence at the 1924 Games sparked interest in the sport and launched her career.
View ArticlePope Francis is giving away his custom Lamborghini
Raffle proceeds go to charity and the winner will get the keys at a private ceremony with Pope Francis at the Vatican
View ArticleMinister wants United churches to offer sex-ed
Rev. Shannon Mang says the Our Whole Lives program is designed to empower young people to better understand their bodies, healthy relationships and sexual orientation.
View Article6 Black Canadian icons we all need to celebrate
From a pioneering Black minister to a doctor who attended to Abraham Lincoln after he was shot, these Canadians have amazing stories.
View ArticleMarriage problems: Is the ancient tradition worth saving?
Bitterness and boredom seem to define many mid-life marriages, but we might not have to settle for apathy ever after
View ArticleFor those with dementia, music brings comfort, connection and joy
It can also trigger memories. One day it might prove key to unlocking them.
View ArticleVancouver Japanese United Church reveals plans for compensation money
Some members of a former English-speaking congregation that once worshipped in the building were unhappy about stated plans for $500,000 the church received
View ArticleVancouver liveaboards are fighting for safe harbour and their way of life
Feeling the squeeze of the city's housing market, these boat-dwellers don't want to move ashore
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