OPINION: Why traditional schooling outperforms homeschooling
Traditional schooling provides children with the opportunity to interact with their peers and develop social skills. This is important for their development and well-being.
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OPINION: I was excited to be on dating apps, but desperate boys made me quit
Unsolicited nude photos are a problem that disproportionately affects women on dating apps. A survey from YouGov done in 2023 found that more than half of all millennial women had received an explicit image electronically.
OPINION: Three things immigrants should know before getting their Canadian permanent residency
Canada is regarded as one of the highest chosen destinations by foreigners. Many immigrants come here on a study or work permit and then apply for permanent residency. The problem is that many people come here with that one single aim, without knowing what they want to do in a foreign country.
REVIEW: The Six God is unstoppable: Drake released ‘Scary Hours 3’ EP just a month after releasing an album
The rapper and singer Aubrey Drake Graham, famously known as Drake, recently released a six-song EP, “Scary Hours III,” on Nov. 17, 2023. This was just a month after releasing a spectacular 23-song album, “For All the Dogs.” The new EP is the third of the “Scary Hours” series, and if you’re a Drake fan, you must know that the series never disappoints listeners.
REVIEW: Why Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is already my favorite game of 2023
The much-anticipated sequel to developer Insomniac Games’ 2018 Marvel’s Spider-Man and 2020’s Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales is finally out. Taking on the iconic symbiote storyline from the comics, the game holds its own unique twists and turns to keep newcomers and diehards on the edge of their seats.
REVIEW: Bollywood’s ‘Jawan’ film sends Kitchener audience into a frenzy with its exciting action and music
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s latest 2023 feature release, “Jawan,” with Arun Kumar “Atlee” in his Bollywood directorial debut, has people cheering, whistling, and dancing in the theatre.
REVIEW: Drizzy Drake’s new album ‘For All the Dogs’ is out now
Drake has consistently delivered timeless albums for many years now, cementing his name as one of the greatest artists of our time. On Oct. 6, Aubrey Drake Graham, the rapper, and singer from Toronto, released his 8th studio album titled For All the Dogs at 6 a.m.
OPINION: To help the environment, go thrifting
Throwing away clothing doesn’t just add to space to your closet, it adds to landfills. Approximately 10 million tons of textile waste is produced annually within North America, according to the Circular Innovation Council. It is therefore vital to play a part in sustainable clothes shopping in order to help the environment.
OPINION: Cambridge pedestrian-only season is a boom for Hespeler
This is a sort of energy and vibrance that one never really felt in Hespeler, despite all its small-town charm, until the introduction of the on-street patio program in the summer of 2020. The program was initially conceived to help businesses – especially restaurants – that were most heavily impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.
OPINION: The time has come for Canada to drop the monarchy
The time has come for Canada to become a republic akin to France or the United States and to drop this antiquated political system. We as a country deserve to be represented by a head of state who actually resides in Canada.
OPINION: Fast fashion needs a fast sustainability fix
Environmentalists are tirelessly battling the effects of fast fashion. As the $2.5 trillion industry continues to rise, the importance of achieving fashion sustainability is more prominent than ever before.
OPINION: Why Headspace is a helpful tool for a healthier, happier mind
The Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) says that approximately one in five Canadians are currently reporting high levels of mental distress. This distress consists of moderate to severe levels of anxiety along with frequent feelings of depression.
OPINION: After Atlanta shootings, violence against sex workers must be addressed
What an alarming majority of these statements failed to address was that these crimes weren’t just perpetrated against the Asian community – it was an attack on sex workers.
OPINION: Boycotting the Olympic games, does it ever work?
Boycotts stem back to 1936 when Berlin was set to host the summer games, but those games proceeded with no issue.
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