It has been nearly a month of social distancing and it is more important now than ever to stay connected with friends and family. Here is a quick guide of how to host a virtual game night, whether you are joining the library’s trivia night (happening tonight, April 17th at 8pm! register here), throwing on…
The Best Free Online Resources to Help you get the Most from Being Indoors
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to accelerate in many parts of Canada, many of us are adjusting to a new indoor lifestyle. Though it’s been less than a month, it almost feels like an eternity ago when we all had the freedom to do the simple things in life, like hug our friends, throw a…
How to Start Writing Poetry
Since 2018, poetry has seen a meteoric rise in popularity! With modern poets like Atticus, Rupi Kaur, and Amanda Lovelace exploding onto the scene and bringing poetry to social media, there has been an increased interest in writing poetry among teens and young adults. As spring arrives and National Poetry Month begins, take the time…
The Quick and Easy Guide to Canada’s Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Package
As Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the economy, our health and well-being, and disrupts our everyday lives, the Government of Canada has taken drastic steps to try and help those in need by providing them with considerable financial assistance. The following mini-guide will lay out some helpful criteria, considerations and resources to try and…
Is Coronavirus Fake News?! 5 Tips to Help you Distinguish What Is Real and What Isn’t
Fake News. We hear it all the time. But, what is fake news? Is coronavirus fake news? How can we make sense of information regarding coronavirus, especially when things seem to change by the minute? With the internet, we have access to an enormous wealth of information, but that also means that there is an…
Self Isolation and Teens
We understand that it can feel frustrating and lonely to be self isolating, and even more so when you are a teenager and used to being in a social environment every day. While we all take shelter in place in order to stay healthy, here are some suggestions on things to do! Cook or bake…
Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID19
Everyone is stressed out with the uncertainty of how long this pandemic will prevail and how long we will be in a state of emergency. Most of you are probably anxious and wondering when things will return to normal. You miss your friends and family. Perhaps, you miss going out to restaurants and other social…
5 Ways to Support Your Community During a Pandemic
While many of us are practicing physical distancing and have stocked up on food and protective equipment, frontline workers do not have the same privilege. The list of essential workers is a long one and it includes grocery store workers, nurses, doctors, janitors, volunteers and many others who are risking their lives to offer essential…
6 Tips for Homeschooling during COVID -19
COVID -19 has, literally overnight, turned parents into temporary homeschoolers, managing the educational needs of their children, while juggling their at home work responsibilities. Important for parents to understand that temporary homeschooling is NOT school, but to bear in mind that there are things they can do to make the most effective use of their…
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