The communal grief caused by the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many artists and gallery owners such as poet Yasmeen Nematt Alla and artist and gallery owner Laureen Marchand to reevaluate the accessibility of their artistic spaces. In the wake of COVID-19, many artists have turned to showcasing their art virtually on social…
Christopher Ott via Unsplash Social media is a great way to connect with others and an amazing creative outlet. But what are the real life effects of social media? From 2018 to 2019, it was reported that 90 per cent of Candadians from the ages of 15-34 use social media regularly. Leaving Canadian youth between…
A phone displaying a dating app is held in someone’s hand (Tero Vesalainen/ Unsplash) Written by Fidela Mangulabnan Although restrictions are being lifted and the opportunity to meet new people is happening once again, young people have decided to continue using dating apps as outlets to connect and find love. Many people have decided to…
Environmentalists Slam Trudeau’s Climate Change Plan By: Erica Wedgbury Justin Trudeau at the COP26 Climate Change Summit 2021, speaking on carbon taxes in Glasgow. Canadian environmentalists are criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to cap oil and gas emissions. At the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Trudeau called this a “necessary action” and said Canada will reach net-zero by 2050….
TORONTO – A 2018 United Nations report found that the fashion industry emits 10 per cent ofannual greenhouse gas emissions. A Canadian clothing brand, Kotn, covered by Forbes, wantsyou to know that you can buy sustainable, ethically sourced clothing and not break the bank. The fashion industry has historically been a culprit for unfair work…
The high demand and intensive production of avocados continues to cause irretrievabledamage to the environment. Every year, 11 billion pounds of avocado are consumed worldwide. With an intense thirst,each avocado requires approximately 70 litres of water for its production. Human beings, onthe other hand require 50-100 litres of water to meet their basic needs. A…
By Sonny Sehra (Istock) Spending during the holiday season is expected to increase by a staggering 31% since 2020, returning to pre-COVID numbers, as lockdown measures gradually ease. While this may be good for retailers, environmentalists say the effects are detrimental on the climate. Research suggests that each shopper individually produces 1,400 additional pounds…
By Mariana Schuetze This year all main four parties had climate policies in their plans, but even though it is a very discussed topic much is still left out of the picture. Canadian climate and energy policies expert, Jennifer Winter, in a series of articles for the CBC, talked about each of the four main…
Value Village stores have recently gained popularity as people are shifting towards purchasing second-hand and “vintage” clothing. (Amanda McGee/RSJ) With the holidays approaching, there is an increasing need to practice sustainable living as climate change worsens, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warns. Consequences of climate change such as global warming, severe…
By: Kate Gill The move for more clothing brands, specifically fast fashion companies, to become more eco-friendly and use organic and recycled materials to create a more sustainable industry. (Image via Sewport) As the pandemic continues, the fashion world has experienced an increased interest in sustainable and transparent fashion. In July, Fashion Revolution, an organization…