Halal Sex: Growing Up Devoutly Sufi and Nonbinary
What happens when Muslims from traditional families set out to pursue open and active sex lives in the West
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The Northwest Territories Has Only Two Animal Clinics. As a Vet, I Have to Be Creative
I once treated a turtle in Tuktoyaktuk
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Can Microcredentials Get You a Better Job?
Employers have scaled back on-the-job training. Bootcamps and quick courses at universities and colleges are trying to bridge the gap
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Have You Been to the Library Lately?
Librarians once worried about shushing patrons. Now they have to deal with mental health episodes, the homelessness crisis, and random violence
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Does Journalling Actually Improve Mental Health?
Writing down your thoughts can be helpful. But getting the perfect notebook isn’t a substitute for professional care
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Have Assisted Dying Laws Gone Too Far?
As Canada expands access to MAID, many people with disabilities are sounding the alarm. Some say the law was flawed from the outset
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The Horrifying Consequences of Anti-Trans Attacks
After I was featured in a chocolate bar campaign, I suffered through a cavalcade of right-wing terror
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As a Therapist, I Know What’s Breaking Couples Up
How relationships come to an end and the scourge of the smartphone
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Noise Is All around Us—and It’s Affecting You More than You Think
During the pandemic, our noise levels dropped and the world changed. Should we fight for more quiet?
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A Black Neighbourhood Destroyed Half a Century Ago Is on the Brink of a Comeback
Vancouver pushed Hogan’s Alley residents out of their homes. Can a land trust repair what was lost?
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