Cassie Haggerty

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Post-secondary students reflect on the impact of Pink Shirt Day

It’s been nearly two decades since the first Pink Shirt Day was held back in September 2007. The day, marked this year on Feb....

From soil to survival: restaurant owner encourages sourcing local ingredients

It's been almost a year since Jenette Cao opened Mom's Kitchen Korean Cuisine in Oshawa, her third location in Toronto area.But like many restaurant...

Tia Wood releases her second EP Stimulated

Tia Wood, Cree and Salish singer-songwriter from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta, released her second EP, Stimulated, on Feb. 6.Music has never been far...

‘Looking Back Into the Future’ conference celebrates Black History Month in Durham Region

Local residents came together in Ajax recently to celebrate Black History Month and honour Black culture and community in Durham Region.The 11th Annual Looking...

Esports community plays on despite postponed events

Sunday's snowstorm disrupted two events scheduled for the Esports Arena on Monday but that didn't stop players from coming together for a cozy afternoon...

Understanding the contraceptive gap: exploring the imbalance between male and female options

After taking birth control pills for no more than two months, Rosy Palko got her first blood clot. “My whole leg was purple,...

Students struggle with financial stress as the holiday season approaches

As the holidays approach, many students are feeling the financial pressures of school fees and gift giving. “Nothing is cheap anymore,” said Brooke Breemersch,...

Writing through the wrong turns: the journey that led a journalist to her passion

“Everything you do is worth something… It’s setting you up for something else, it’s teaching you something, even if it’s a failure,” said journalist,...

“Landscapes and Dreamscapes” exhibit brings colour to life in Uxbridge

Uxbridge artist Kevin J. Harper brings his imaginative interpretations of outdoor scenes to life in his third exhibition now on in at the...

New research could lead to more shared responsibility for birth control

For over a hundred years, birth control has fallen mostly to women. Now, new clinical trials in Canada and Australia are showing promise it...

Two Star & The Dream Police is an emotionally complex dream

Mk.gee, A.K.A. Michael Gorden, released his first studio album, Two Star & The Dream Police, on February 9, 2024. Over the span of 33...

Once a lifeline, thrift stores leave shoppers in Durham behind

Necessity is now turning into privilege. Local thrift stores once filled a critical gap for families and students, but that gap is fraying more...

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