By: Kelsey De Melo Hockey has become a national identity for Canadians and continues to connect people. If you ask anyone from Canada about their culture, they’ll probably talk about how overly polite the people are and about how much they love their hockey. There’s not a whole lot that is considered to be distinctively…
Puck bunny, a sexist slur or a token title?
By: Kelsey De Melo Some female hockey fans are proud to be called a “puck bunny” while others find it degrading. Everyone knows that Canadian hockey fans are some of the most loyal fans around the world. Many people enjoy the sport for the action, excitement and the overall atmosphere. But for some fans, their…
Memoirs from McDonald’s: How Toronto immigrants found home in an everyday fast food chain
by Hilary Punchard and Kelsey De Melo The Western fast food chain McDonald’s serves up a sense of family with their fries. Everyday fast food chains are easy to come by and even easier to overlook in Toronto. However, for some people, fast food chains like McDonald’s are the comfort they need when they’re so…