Anime shows that are a must-watch this March
By Ed Ghost, Staff Writer Last March was different than any other March I’ve ever had to face. The world seemed to grind to a halt, everyone was told to stay inside their homes,...
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5 ways to support salons and spas during the pandemic
By Karolina Bourne, Contributor Salons and spas are facing many uncertainties and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than ever, it’s become important to support local businesses. Thanks to social media and the convenience...
The pandemic within a pandemic: anti-Asian racism
By Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Publishing Editor When the COVID-19 pandemic started infiltrating Canada, there was one other thing that spread quickly aside from the virus — anti-Asian racism. Almost one year into the gruelling...
The holidays look a little different this year amid a public health emergency
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor It’s really hard for me to imagine a Christmas without my family. We’ve always had our challenges, but somehow, every holiday we always find ourselves back together, eating turkey...
A brief history of Halloween during unprecedented times
By Ed Ghost, Contributor Halloween has had many faces over the past 120-something years of Canadian tradition. What started out originally as a centuries-old Celtic pagan tradition, Halloween followed Irish immigrants to our shores...
As COVID-19 cases increase to record levels, is Alberta experiencing its second wave?
By Noel Harper, News Editor Alberta is experiencing a concerning resurgence in COVID-19 cases, as the fall brings the province back to an era of the pandemic that hasn’t been seen since its earlier...
How to survive the transition back to the ‘real world’ with a quarantine puppy
By Karina Zapata, Publishing Editor When COVID-19 spread globally and countries across the world shut down, there was one thought that went through many people’s minds: this is the perfect time to adopt a puppy....
Calgary Pride seeks help from local businesses for 30th anniversary amid economic downturn
By Karina Zapata, Publishing Editor As Pride Month comes to an end, many Calgarians are looking forward to September — when members and supporters of the LGBTQI2S community come together to celebrate resiliency, community and...
5 ways to turn into a work from home expert
By Karina Zapata, Publishing Editor Before COVID-19 hit and changed life as we knew it, I never worked from home. I hated everything about it — having my work too intertwined with my personal life,...
