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Pregnancy, Body Image and COVID-19
How you see yourself and your body image can be a battle. “It’s insane how pregnancy can bring back all the behaviours and thoughts I worked so hard to unlearn. I know in my head that I’m being silly and that my body is gonna do its thing- I just have to trust it. But when your
A Little Girl’s Life With a Rare Blood Disorder
This summer I got the chance to sit down with Dylan and her mom Laurie and learn about DBA. Dylan has a rare blood disorder called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia. “Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that occurs when the bone marrow fails to make red blood cells, which are essential for carrying oxygen from
From Hearing Loss to Hope – What’s Your Superpower?
April was diagnosed with a hearing loss condition called Otosclerosis at the age of 25. Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle of the ear. This causes the structure of the ear to change and results in hearing loss. After learning about her diagnosis, she made it her mission to help rid
Raising Money for Mental Health One Bracelet at a Time
Seasons are changing and if you’re feeling the effects of it, you’re not alone. The sun sets earlier and it’s getting colder. So many people struggle this time of year. This year is going to be even harder for some. With COVID-19, so many of us are already feeling isolated. It’s safe to say that
Life After The Loss of a Child
“How many kids do you have?” – This is one of the most difficult questions to answer for someone who’s lost a child. October 15th is recognized as Child Loss Awareness Day. However, the reality is, every day is that day for parents who’ve lost a child. Melissa Morris shows incredible bravery and strength after
Jimmy Cole – A War Veteran and TikTok Sensation
Jimmy Cole is an 82 year old Veteran and TikTok sensation. His daughter and grandson decided to record him one day and post it on TikTok. From commentary to prank phone calls, his sense of humour is priceless. He now has over 12 million views and over 320,000 followers. Although he’s funny, swears a lot
Dyslexia Awareness Month – How Dyslexia Shaped This Girl’s Life
October is Dyslexia awareness month. Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 students, and 20% of the Canadian population. This means that there could be 5 or more children in a classroom struggling to read or write. However, this doesn’t stop people with dyslexia from following their dreams. 30% of the most successful entrepreneurs are dyslexic –
A Woman’s IVF Journey
Infertility effects approximately 1 in 6 couples in Canada. Although there is no concrete definition of infertility, in a broad spectrum it’s defined as trying to conceive for more than a year without success. Jessica Yates is well known in our community for her success in real estate, with city wide and Canada wide awards