It is well known that Canada played host to many allied soldiers from other countries during World War II, such as those who trained as pilots with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. However, there was also a time when another group of foreign soldiers occupied Canadian soil. But don’t…
Category: Society

Crystal Culture: A safe space in Stony Plain
What does the word ‘safe’ bring to mind? Does it evoke images of shelter, stability, and respect? Crystal Culture in Stony Plain aims to exceed your preconceived notions of what it means to have a safe space in the community, and demonstrate inclusivity in all aspects of life and business….

Edmontonians show support for Palestine in downtown rally
Hundreds of Edmontonians showed up to a Free Palestine rally on October 18 to stand in solidarity with those under lockdown in the Gaza Strip, which Israel has bombarded since declaring war on Hamas on October 8. “I’m Canadian-Palestinian and I wanted to stand with my country. I wanted to…
Opinion: Policy is the solution to women being left behind
Sexual assault in Canada increased by 5612 accounts between 2018 and 2021, but that’s only one piece of the patriarchy puzzle that women in Canada — and North America as a whole —exist in. At this point in time, after movements like #Me Too and scandals like Harvey Weinstein, most…

Understanding additional screening at the Edmonton International Airport
With the colder months ahead, holiday travel is gearing up at the Edmonton International Airport. Travellers often feel anxious about making it to their flight on time, finding their gate, and crossing their fingers that no flight delays occur and mess up travel plans. For me, the worst part of…

How various Canadian immigrants celebrate their home country’s Independence Day
Canada as a multicultural country is home to a diversity of backgrounds and that means that besides July 1st, there are other dates that represent independence to them. Of course, there are Heritage Day celebrations and Canadian Multiculturalism Day, which includes every immigrant, but a day for all just is…

The fear of a runaway pet – how pet owners avoid it from happening
Climate change, inequality, poverty and more have made our world scary and dangerous. And for our furry friends, it can be even more frightening for them. A pet can face many dangers when going outside, so a pet getting loose and running away from the comfort of their home is…

Canadian newcomers forced to change careers due to jobhunting difficulties despite prior work experience and qualifications
In many instances, immigrants relocate to Canada for a chance of a better or peaceful life and for the future of their children, but in recent unfortunate events, most immigrants have reported the struggle they encountered in finding jobs with the prior labor experience and qualifications obtained from their home…