Kids become teachers at Aeolian music program
Originally published at londoncommunitynews.com Max and Dylan improvise violin duets, write piano songs and spend their after-school hours attending music lessons and ensemble practices. Their combined...
View ArticleBakery’s recipes unveiled in teaching workshops
Originally published at londoncommunitynews.com The Artisan Bakery is planning to share some of its famous bread and pastry recipes in the launch of their own food education centre, the Artisan Bakery...
View ArticleThe Voluntourist: Book Review
Finishing a good book is like walking away from a coffee date catching up with an old friend. You smile long after they’re gone, feeling like you’ve shared something special. That’s how I felt long...
View ArticleInterfaith Peace Camp helps bridge the religious divide
Originally published at londoncommunitynews.com Christian, Jewish and Muslim children came together at King’s University College last week, spending five days learning about how the three Abrahamic...
View ArticleLondon audition one step in launch of dancer’s dream
Originally published at londoncommunitynews.com Jessica Canlas saw the Nutcracker Ballet when she was eight years old and knew she wanted to be a professional dancer. Now at age 12, Jessica’s dream is...
View ArticleIce bucket challenge raises awareness of campus
Originally published at charlatan.ca Over 70,000 people dumped ice cold water on their head this August in support of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association...
View ArticleFinding the medicine cabinet in your backyard
Originally published at londoncommunitynews.com While dandelions and weeds are often something we aim to get rid of, Robert -McQueen actively searches for them, teaching others about their medicinal...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Texting
Originally published at charlatan.ca You’re not sure if you feel ashamed or slightly amused with yourself, but either way, you did it—you said “lol” out loud in a conversation. The infamous response...
View ArticleFighting for their rights: A critical look at animal rights law in Canada
Originally published at charlatan.ca Written in collaboration with Zoe Chong Animal rights law has always been a topic of stark debate. The question of how we should address the implications of actions...
View ArticleJian Ghomeshi: The sex scandal becomes real
The other side of the story is out. Jian Ghomeshi may have been the first to publicly post about the sex allegations, but with eight women now accusing the former CBC superstar of sexual harassment, I...
View ArticleRomeo Dallaire speaks about the power of youth
Originally published at charlatan.ca Romeo Dallaire spoke about the power of youth and their role in international conflicts Nov. 12 in Residence Commons at an event hosted by the Faculty of Public...
View ArticleOur whirlwind lives: The culture of busyness
Originally published at charlatan.ca You have two assignments due tomorrow, an essay, and an appointment with a professor. You have three weeks of readings to catch up on and should probably do...
View ArticleJournalist speaks about captivity experience
Originally published at charlatan.ca When Amanda Lindhout traveled to Somalia as a freelance journalist in 2008, she planned to return to Canada a week later with published articles on victims of the...
View ArticleWhy we don’t stick to New Year’s Resolutions
Originally published at charlatan.ca Whether it’s to exercise more, spend less money or start cooking again, we’ve all made New Year’s resolutions. They’ve become a part of the holiday tradition....
View ArticleWinter Jazz festival stretches into two weekends
Originally published online at centretownnews.ca Local jazz lovers will be in for double the treat at this year’s TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival. For the first time since its launch in 2012, the...
View ArticleLove is a Verb: Documentary promotes interfaith dialogue
Live-blog coverage: http://carleton.scribblelive.com/Event/Love_is_a_Verb The rise of atheism calls for an increase in interfaith dialogue, according to panelists at a discussion following the Love is...
View ArticleRideau Canal sets new record
Reported by Erica Howes. CJTV News The canal set a new record of more than 50 consecutive days of skating this season. Environment Canada predicts with upcoming cold weather that record will continue...
View ArticleNational Geographic: Judging by Covers
Don’t judge a book by its cover; but a magazine? It’s inevitable, especially with National Geographic. I’ve been reading the National Geographic book The Covers trying to find what it is about a photo...
View ArticlePower in numbers: The impact of teaching evaluations
Originally published at charlatan.ca As you prepare for your final exams with a groggy smile and large coffee in your hand, your inbox dings with a new email from the school with the subject line:...
View ArticleTreasure Hunt at May Court Bargain Box
Print article originally published in IMAGE. Every Monday, the line extends out the door at the May Court Bargain Box on Laurier Avenue. There are students, seniors and parents alike all waiting to get...
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