The British Monarchy is an institution in crisis, but is it an existential one? — Nearly thirty years ago, Queen Elizabeth II rose to give a speech at London’s Guildhall to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne. …

Thinking of joining the 5:00 am club? Read this first! — Even if you’re not familiar with every trending fad, you’ve likely heard of the 5 AM Club. The term, first coined by Robin Sharma in his 2018 book of the same name, advocates that rising early will result in a healthier and more productive lifestyle. …

Calling yourself an “aspiring writer” is claiming to be unworthy of what you actually are. — Recently, during one of my all too frequent episodes of procrastination, I came across an article about the struggles many writers face. …

While spelling and grammar are hugely important, revising your work should go much deeper — It’s no secret that being a writer presents a unique number of challenges. For some, writing is a hobby or a side hustle, while others make it their career — often with mixed results. One of the misconceptions many non-writers have about writing is that a writer can just sit…

Canadians were asked to give their opinion but are politicians really listening? — In a democracy, it’s rarely a bad thing to ask voters to go to the ballot box to determine the country’s direction. Elections are the primary avenue available to citizens to hold their representatives to account. But if there’s one universal truth about politics, it’s that it’s all in the…

The idea of writing every day is a monumental, even stressful, prospect for some writers — There’s an old saying that you cannot claim to be a writer if you aren’t writing. Undoubtedly, there is truth to this. Writing is a talent that must be nurtured, a muscle that can only grow stronger through regular stretches and exercise. Yet ironically, the act of writing itself is…

What seemed like a sure bet for Justin Trudeau, could become one of the largest political blunders in modern Canadian history. — When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought permission from the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and hold Canada’s 44th federal election nearly three weeks ago, he glided through his first campaign press conference with an assured voice and confident stride. In his first campaign speech, Trudeau said:

It’s all too easy to become trapped in an endless circle of of “what ifs?” — If the last fifteen months have taught us anything, it is just how unpredictable life can truly be. Of course, most of us knew this truth already — all of us have had aspects of our lives shift on a dime at one point or another — but we tend…

Canadians want change, but will they even get the chance to debate it? — It’s often said that the events of a day, a week, or even an entire era can be summed up in a single question. If one were to apply this to current events in Canada, the question would be, “Why now?” On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…