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«Elementary» column

Why Lego Isn’t Just for Little Kids: The Mental Health Benefits of Playing and Building with Lego

January 4th, 2022; By Susan Huebert

Imagine your parents or grandparents buying sets of Lego bricks to make their own buildings and streets. You might wonder if they have forgotten their age and returned to childhood. […]


Do’s and Don’ts for When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night and Can’t Fall Back Asleep

December 1st, 2021; By Linda Mendes

You have most likely woken up in the middle of the night and had trouble going back to sleep, haven’t you? Whether it was caused by a nightmare or just […]


All About Pet Fostering

December 1st, 2021; By author below

By Maryam Sheikh Are you an animal lover? Have you ever had a pet, or considered adopting one? There are many factors to be considered when looking for a furry […]


How 1.5 Years of COVID Changed Me as a Person

December 1st, 2021; By author below

By Erin Rebello I can still remember that Thursday afternoon when the province of Ontario announced that they would be shutting down elementary and secondary schools for two weeks due […]


Literally Save the Planet: An Environmental Lawyer Career Profile

December 1st, 2021; By Anthony Teles

The world needs us to give a darn. The climate crisis, ecological collapse, and political inertia have brought the planet to a precipice. We need to overhaul a toxic system. […]


Reading Books for Fun, Not Just for School

November 1st, 2021; By Meghan Brown

Teachers, parents, friends – there’s a good chance that all of them say you should read more.  It’s good advice; being a strong reader is important, and forms the foundation […]


What is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation?

November 1st, 2021; By author below

By Erin Rebello September 30th, 2021 marked Canada’s first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This long-overdue day was proposed by Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a way […]