Dream and Hope For most people, the path to success is a rocky path with many hardships. To tread the path to success, one must not only have a dream but also cherish hope since it is only the hopeful dreamers who can ultimately capture the star of prosperity. In …
Zoos: A Wonderland for Humans or a Cage for Animals? 75% of animals in zoo and aquarium facilities associated with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) are abused. In fact, 1200 aquariums and zoos in 78 countries linked with WAZA have been found guilty of abusing animals. Going …
7-year-old nearly drowns in backyard pool Dorothy, News reporter Friday, March 5, 2021 NEW YORK – 7-year-old Ellie Smith almost drowned in her backyard swimming pool and was saved by her neighbour, who fortunately happened to hear her cries for help. “I was working in my office that afternoon, and …
Isolated Everyone is aware that Covid-19 is getting worse every day, so the government has decided to impose a lockdown at the right time before it is too late. The government is trying to protect the people from the virus. Lockdowns are necessary because they can help save the lives …
The Pandemic School Shutdown COVID-19 is taking over the world, and we need to end this pandemic sooner than later. According to John Hopkins University, COVID-19 has infected 109 million people and has taken away the lives of 2.4 million people. The Ontario government plans to continue in-person learning until …
Always Be Ready It was a very warm Saturday afternoon, and my dad, my sister, and I were on our way to my yoga and swimming class. I was so excited to see my friends and learn more tricks and skills in the cold water, which, at that time I …
Students raise money for a good cause Meya, Student Reporter Friday, Jan 29, 2021 MARKHAM – The student council at Oak Wall High School raised over $2400 for Community Charity and the Canadian Wildlife Federation by selling tickets to a raffle that was held on a Monday morning. Led by …
Female Slavery People have long been oppressed for their colour, gender, or religion—three human attributes that have wrongly justified and sadly facilitated oppression. In The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, the oppression of the female gender is ingrained in people’s conversations, lives, and relationships. The main character, a handmaid named …
Safe Injection Sites: Saving Lives, One Injection at a Time In 2003, Vancouver was the first city in Canada to open a safe injection site also known as Insite. Insite is supported by the Vancouver health authority, and its status has been legitimized over the years. When the minister of …
Single-Use Plastic Polluters Plastic overflows our planet, and the government needs to take action now. Each year, about 400 million tons of plastic is manufactured, and a great fraction of it is single-use plastic bags. Single-use plastic bags should be banned because they cost consumers money, cause pollution and deaths, …
