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Tyranny as a result of COVID-19 guidelines in Canada have left citizens with no other option but to take to the streets of Vancouver and protest. These, at least, are the beliefs of Dan Dicks and other protestors who, on April 12, made it clear that they believe their human rights were being infringed upon […]

I aim to bring more awareness to a topic that is not completely understood in our society: addiction. Specifically, I speak to sex and love addiction, because addiction to sex, validation, relationships, and so-called “love” has ruled over much of my life. Of course, it isn’t real love anyone becomes addicted to. In reality, it […]

Every headline, every conversation, every day, all the time. COVID-19 has invaded our lives and our collective consciousness. It seems that every passing hour brings an updated death toll and new suggested safety procedures. The news brings stories of the most impacted countries; we should be counting ourselves lucky to be living where we do. […]

I was talking to a friend today about the tendency to move quickly—specifically, getting involved with someone sexually or romantically before knowing them well enough, and trying to be ultra-productive or ultra-distracted in general. As sex and love addicts, we certainly relate to moving too quickly into relationships, and as a society we are conditioned […]

Objectivity is quickly falling out of fashion in our modern world of science, leaving people feeling lost. There are still those who find solace in religion, however, faith has become an impossibility for many. Cultures too, like monolithic glaciers, are melting away into the sea. Canada prides itself on its multiculturalism, but is anything being […]

Whether you are out of a job and are one of the 2.1 million people across Canada who have applied for Employment Insurance (EI) or you are considered an essential worker and are putting your health on the line every day as you continue to go to work, the past few weeks have undoubtedly been […]

1. Create a solid morning routine With so much going on (and absolutely nothing going on at the same time), it can be easy to get lost in the lack of routine. Having some simple steps in the morning that keep you grounded can make a world of difference. Maybe it’s a run, some yoga, […]

Justin Trudeau has been doing press conferences often to update Canadians on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s announced an $82-billion budget to help Canadians deal with the inevitable fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak. Among other measures, an emergency EI plan has been put into motion as well as an emergency GST payment in […]

When I think of addiction, I sometimes see a rat running on a track inside my brain. This is, of course, a metaphor, but, in fact, our brains are wired into what might be thought of as “tracks,” some more trodden than others. These networks of neurons can be created, destroyed, strong, or weak. The […]