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Some aspiring models turning away from traditional agencies to get their start

Breaking into modelling looks easier than ever: post a photo, get discovered, go viral.But behind those filters and runway clips, the reality is far...

Experts urge caution around consuming ‘thinspiration’ on social media

For 18-year-old Khaley Brown, a soon-to-be college student in Toronto, scrolling through TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter) as a young teen quickly...

Oshawa looks to improve playground safety as the spring season approaches

As warmer weather approaches, the City of Oshawa is preparing its parks for increased use, with a focus on keeping playgrounds safe for children.Coun....

Fashion with roots: Brandon Morin Fox designs beyond trends

Morin Fox isn’t designing to blend in. He designs to take up space, start conversations and assert identity

Experts warn social media may fuel body dysmorphia in young people

Experts are raising concerns about how social media affects young people’s perception of their bodies, particularly in relation to body dysmorphia.

Students encouraged to get vaccinated during winter cold and flu season

Lecture halls, libraries and residence buildings are central to student life, but they also make post-secondary campuses ideal environments for illness to spread.With hundreds...

Hockey gear program brings joy and opportunity to Indigenous youth

Children walked into the arena carrying garbage bags instead of hockey bags. Some held their hockey gear in garbage bags, others clutched helmets with...

Young people cautious about cosmetic beauty procedures

Beauty standards are everywhere, shaped by culture, friends and the rapid spread of online trends. Those in the business of giving cosmetic procedures -...

From far roads to the workshop bench

The first thing visitors notice when they step into Peter Knapton’s home is the warmth. Not just from the fireplace, which fills the air...

Jennifer’s Body: the movie that outsmarted its time

“Hell is a teenage girl.” This is a haunting premonition of everything the movie is about.

Reconciliation means action, not just apologies

Durham College marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events that brought together students, community members, and survivors. For some, it was...

Access to mental health care still a challenge for students

Students at Durham College continue to face challenges accessing timely and effective mental health care services, with delays in securing appointments and referrals posing...

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