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On July 1st, 2026, Canada Day celebrations took place at various locations around Sudbury.  Among the events happening all over the city, I was invited to attend the annual Multicultural Canada Day / Fête du Canada Multiculturelle, presented by the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association at the Sudbury Arena. It began with a parade over from Memorial Park at 9:45 a.m. that culminated in…

Down the hill from where I live, there is a treasured gem of a dance studio that is home to a Ukrainian dance school and company. They are known as Nasha Rodyna, which translates to “our family.” The ensemble was founded in 2009 as a revival of the former dance school of St. Mary’s Church. They have been featured in countless festivals over the years, and more recently performed on the court of…

Chlöe has teamed up with Timbaland for a whole mixtape project, and the result is, as expected, hot and fresh. As soon as RESURRECTION was announced, I was immediately stoked and figured that there was no way I wouldn’t like it. I was right. This duo delivers top-notch music. It makes perfect sense for them to work together given their similar sensibilities. Upon first listen, I was inspired…

In 2021, while struggling in my personal life, I found solace in writing. During an already stressful period for the world at large, writing gave me a sense of purpose matched only by dancing. The consistent effort and ritualistic practice of putting words on a page were pivotal in my recovery. I had much to process creatively in order to find my voice and finally release myself from the…

In addition to warmer weather and fun in the sun, Summer is made even sweeter by Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale. Although it happens twice a year, the Winter one is slightly less exciting as it is just a glorified Boxing Day sale and even though you can find some stuff at great prices, the selection of throwback scents and Spring/Summer collections at the June sale are remarkably more up my…

Former Child-Star Tells All With Unparalleled Honesty One day, I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a familiar face that brought back nostalgic memories of life in the 2000s. It was a pleasant surprise to see Alyson Stoner (they/them), a former child star with more acting credits than I could fathom, all grown up! I remembered them from movies and TV shows from my youth, most…

I have been an avid user of essential oils for over 10 years, in which time I have become known for and associated with their zen vibes and delightful scent. I learned much of what I know working as a sales associate for Saje Natural Wellness, and I continue to research on my own. My essential oil compendium book is a cherished belonging. For me, it’s not a question of whether I ‘believe’ in them…

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, I attended my second-ever convention alongside my brother, Liam. I bought us both our admissions to the Sudbury Comicon as a birthday present for him.It was fun! It was busy! The parking lot was full, so we had to park on the side of the road. We saw a lot of people wearing cool costumes. There was a Thor, more than one Spider-Man, Beetlejuice, and even Hatsune Miku…

I have literally 4 books on the go, but I've just been watching Sonic X

Just took a shower and afterwards used up almost all of what's left of my body cream in Vanilla Romance from Bath & Body Works. I don't need to purchase a new body cream because I still have 2 travel-sized body creams in my stash.

I'm burning a candle for the first time in almost 4 months. The scent is Coffee & Whiskey by Bath & Body Works. It's a single-wick so it's not crazy strong but I've noticed the aroma and very much enjoy the fragrance.

I finished a journal recently but am hesitant to start a new one until I have an extra special reason to. I journal in my notes app and have a few unfinished physical ones I can get around to for now. Who knows, I may change my mind and just start the one I was gifted recently.

I want to go to an open mic on Friday but I have to work...

I've just been working much and sleeping little lately. *KANYE SHRUG*

Here's to a long week ahead but big cheque this weekend!

Bath & Body Works has introduced two new hand soap formulas! The new line of revitalizing and moisturizing hand soaps feature a few cult-classic fragrances and are also packaged in a refreshing new bottle style. While both of these new formulas are gel-textured, the revitalizing hand soap contains beadlets of wax for gentle exfoliation, while the moisturizing hand soap is distinctly creamy. The…

I have been head-over-heels for Robyn since my friend Tafari first showed me her music during the Body Talk era. I’ll never forget the exhilaration of hearing “Indestructible” for the first time.  I was very much a fan of the Honey album as well, especially the plethora of remixes that were produced during that era. By blending club-ready beats with thoughtful songwriting, Robyn masterfully…

4/4 My sober anniversary. 5 years. 1826 days.I am grateful to have transcended the compulsion to consume alcohol. My mind and my skin are clearer. I am grateful for the improvement in my health and livelihood as a result of this decision to abstain from it.It doesn’t bother me to be around it because I really don’t want to drink! I don’t identify with putting myself into a state of inebriation.…

Final Fantasy VIII is both revered by some and reviled by others. Even I have conflicting opinions on this game. It had an understandably mixed reception, polarizing even the most devout fans. It has a reputation for being the black sheep of the series, being either divisively loved or hated. A controversial but revolutionary Draw system of stocking magic created a lot of discourse among…