Author: Saige Friedman
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The Elimination of Violence Against Women
This article focuses on the 16-day United Nations campaign focusing on the elimination of violence against women and Canada’s December 6th National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. Within, you can find information on the campaign, initiatives, and the recent increase in violence against women. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign […]
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Ontario’s Political Party Positions on Electric Vehicles
In November, both the Liberal and Conservative parties in Ontario have announced their visions for the future of electric vehicles in the province. These announcements come months after the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan was revealed. This article will discuss these announcements and the various political positions held surrounding EVs in the province. Background Before […]
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An Update on Ontario’s Highway 413
In August 2021, we published a 2-part article on the legal, ethical and ecological irresponsibilities associated with the proposed Highway 413. Access Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This article will include an update on the project and its approval. Building Ontario On November 4, 2021, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the […]
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The 2021/2022 Holiday Gift Guide
After working day and night for the month of November, our first annual holiday gift guide has been officially published! We are incredibly delighted to have this opportunity to work with so many amazing Canadian businesses. From green home solutions and plastic-free groceries to eco-friendly fashion and accessories, this guide will provide you with excellent […]
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Functional Art With Exo Design Labs
I recently reached out to an old acquaintance of mine, Alexander Toufexis, after coming across his new business – Exo Design Lab. This business focuses on the design and manufacturing of beautifully intricate prosthetic covers. This article focuses on the business and includes a Q&A with Alexander himself! Exo Design Lab is a Toronto-based business […]
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Hearing Aids – But Make It Fashion
Hearing aids can be a lot of things to a lot of different people. To some, they are a nuisance or an embarrassment, to others they are the door to a whole new world. This article will focus on Filipino-Canadian Ruzzelle Gasmen’s own hard of hearing journey, and how it has inspired her work. It […]
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Greenwashing Spotlight: Fashinza
This article focuses on a clothing manufacturer, Fashinza, and why it is guilty of greenwashing. This article also provides a brief explanation of what greenwashing is and why it has become more common. On Monday morning, my friend and sustainable fashion guru, Indra Bishnoi, shared a screenshot with me. This screenshot included an advertisement on […]
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Many Dead & Missing After Flooding Across India
Since October 15, 2021, a number of regions in India have become inundated with heavy rains, causing mass flooding and landslides. This article will discuss the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. On October 15, 2021, India began experiencing mass flooding and landslides from coast to coast on a sizeable scale. Heavy […]
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The State of Greece: Wildfires & Flooding in 2021
In August 2021, I wrote an article titled, Wildfires Tear Through Greece, focusing on the wildfires that had been burning up acres worth of forests and homes across Greece. This article will provide an update on the situation and how extreme weather events have impacted the country. Beginning on August 3, 2021, a number of […]
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Canada’s September 30th Holiday: What is it?
Writing It Into Law On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), received Royal Assent. This allowed for the designation of September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, marking a new public holiday for […]