My aunt Laura Sacco was born on Feb. 28, 1962, in Georgetown, Ont. She was a partner to Kelly Durant for 33 years and pet mom of Louie and Pearl. I remember my aunt for the good times we shared at family events, or when she watched over me after school. She would surprise me with stuffed animals, always had...

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For 14 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has followed the same formula in their movies. Big-name actors, famous directors, action-driven storytelling, and a massive budget. But lately, I feel like this formula has become stale. What made the MCU so great was the world-building and the connection to its characters. Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame were two of...

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When my high-school graduation was around the corner I felt like I was running out of time. I didn't know what I was good at and struggled with what I wanted to be, until a friend suggested that I go into journalism. I had my doubts that I wouldn’t make a great addition to this industry but just went along...

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The right to vote is a human right. But many in Toronto don't enjoy this right. According to a 2016 population census, Toronto was home to 1.27 million foreign-born individuals, the largest number among Ontario municipalities. A lot of them can't vote. Although voting expands beyond race, sex, and class, non-citizens remain the one group still powerless. The concept of...

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High-profile cases of people being attacked at public transport or subway stations in Toronto have been rampant. However, the mayoral candidates for the upcoming municipal election remain silent. There are no public police reports or TTC statistics on the number of safety incidents that happened in 2022. Yet, I've heard many anecdotal stories from attacks on riders and while some...

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As the municipal election nears, many young people are wondering whether they'll vote this year. This might be a very straightforward answer but for others, it's much more complex. According to Statistics Canada, the voter turnout rate for people aged 18 to 30 was only 52.5 per cent in the 2018 municipal election. While people aged 47 and older had...

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Billions of viewers are expected to watch the world’s most anticipated sporting event set for late fall in Qatar, but what they may not be aware of is the human cost involved in staging the World Cup. A bid to host the FIFA World Cup in Qatar was selected in 2010. FIFA’s then president Sepp Blatter — a man with...

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In Mexico, 36 years ago, Canada competed in its first-ever World Cup. They finished with no points in the group stage and didn’t score a single goal. They crashed out of last place out of the 24 team competition. Looking at the modern Canadian team, this winter’s World Cup should realistically have a better outcome. However, this won’t be a...

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I am bisexual. It's taken a long time to come to terms with this. In life we often face choices. Our choices determine what we do, and our happiness, sometimes even affecting those around us. I've never been good at making choices and I've learned there are times when that's okay. According to Statistics Canada, as of 2018, four per...

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Going back to school at 29 was never part of my long term plan. I spent many years working with young children. I loved my job, I even had the opportunity to work in Tanzania, but life had other plans. For as long as I can remember, I have lived my life with chronic pain. I was born with a...

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