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  • Education,  Resources

    Eight non-fiction books that highlight women and their strengths

    May 13, 2024 /

    Real stories about women, written by women. Courtesy of rdne stock project  Danielle McNally, has been the full-time events coordinator at her father’s iconic Toronto bookstore Ben McNally’s since it opened in 2007 and recommends these newish female-centric titles. They range in genres from historic to political, to personal and anthological:   1.​​ Overture of Hope by Isabel Vincent  In Overture of Hope, Canadian investigative journalist Isabel Vincent, chronicles the lives of two unassuming British sisters, Louise and Ida Cook, who used their fanatical obsession with all things opera as a cover to rescue 29 Jewish people from Hitler’s holocaust wrath.    2. Unearthing by Kyo Maclear  From essayist and novelist Kyo…

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    Three female politicians making a difference in Ontario

    April 17, 2023

    First in her field: 7 women who paved the way in Ontario

    March 1, 2022

    Girls interrupted

    October 3, 2022
  • Lifestyle & Family

    Celebrating women in the literary arts

    April 22, 2024 /

    Ontarian women who have made waves in the literary arts. Courtesy of ksenia chernaya  Ontario is a fertile ground for cultivating literary brilliance. Throughout history, women in Ontario have played pivotal roles in shaping the literary arts scene and making important contributions to literature and poetry. From literary pioneers to contemporary trailblazers, Ontario’s literary landscape has been enriched by the creative genius of these exceptional women.   Women in Ontario have not only made their mark as individual writers but have also contributed to the establishment of literary organizations and initiatives that empower aspiring writers. Organizations like the Ontario Writers’ Conference and the Toronto International Festival of Authors have provided platforms…

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    The TikToker challenging mental health stigma

    October 7, 2021

    Women’s art collections and initiatives in Ontario

    April 12, 2022

    Building the skills: Fanfiction and the passion for writing

    January 18, 2022
  • Business,  Technology

    Only Fans: Women rebelling

    April 8, 2024 /

    Women rebelling against the porn industry with Only Fans. Courtesy of lyle simes  Society, as we see it today, has become hypersexualized which has allowed the porn industry to become a normalized topic of conversation. While everyone knows about it, they aren’t necessarily aware of the brutal treatment porn actors have had to endure during their careers. Many people justify the industry because they believe women are consenting to it, but online porn has extreme underlying issues of sexual violence, addiction and exploitation. Just because these women feature in videos, doesn’t mean they like it or willingly consent to it.   The porn industry’s underlying issues can begin with drug addictions…

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    The zero-waste brides

    August 15, 2021

    Women in business: life as a wedding planner 

    September 16, 2024

    Women-owned independent bookstores in Ontario

    February 8, 2022
  • Health

    Sleep as an escape: Understanding the interplay of naps and FMS pain

    March 18, 2024 /

    Fibromyalgia syndrome is currently a leading problem of unknown cause in women’s health. With no hope of a definitive cure, sufferers can’t help but sleep it off everyday.  Courtesy of yuris alhumaydy  “Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic medical condition associated with an amplification of pain signals in the central nervous and decreased ability of the nervous system to inhibit concomitant pain responses,” say authors of a 2015 research article published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. They further explained that “FMS is a disabling condition with patients experiencing high levels of widespread persistent pain, fatigue, cognitive impairment and sleep disturbance that makes it difficult to engage in everyday activities.”   An expert…

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    Interview with F45 owner: Andrea Lorenzon  

    February 20, 2024

    Living with endometriosis: Meet the illness no one is talking about

    September 30, 2021

    Coping with pandemic fatigue

    July 22, 2021
  • Health,  Resources

    The importance of women’s health care  

    March 4, 2024 /

    Reproductive and sexual health care resources for women in Ontario. Courtesy of reproductive health supplies coalition   Access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care is fundamental in promoting women’s well-being and general autonomy as people. In Ontario, a wide array of services and resources are available to support women with their sexual and reproductive health needs.   Contraception and family planning  Family planning services are necessary for women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Ontario offers various resources, including clinics and sexual health centres, where women can access contraceptive counselling, education and prescriptions for birth control methods.   These services aim to support women in choosing the contraceptive method that…

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    Mental health: The most important player on the court

    October 31, 2022
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    The trials and tribulations of adult acne

    July 7, 2021

    The shadow pandemic: COVID-19 highlights need for victim support services

    September 16, 2021
  • Business,  Health

    Interview with F45 owner: Andrea Lorenzon  

    February 20, 2024 /

    An interview on business ownership with F45 owner: Andrea Lorenzon. Andrea Lorenzon is the owner of three F45 locations across Toronto, Ontario. She is a 33-year-old fitness enthusiast with a passion for living life to the fullest. She is an inspiring woman who was unhappy in the corporate lifestyle, took life by the rains and changed the course of her life to be happy and live it to the fullest.   Andrea is originally from Maple, Ontario, but has lived in Toronto for 12 years. She is a dedicated dog mom to her 13-year-old puggle, Timmy, and he is Andrea’s best friend. She loves to take him on adventures.   Throughout her…

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    Only Fans: Women rebelling

    April 8, 2024
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    Old clothes, new connections

    June 30, 2021

    The Give and Grow: Where sports and nature collide

    August 10, 2022
  • Lifestyle & Family,  Resources

    You don’t have to go through it alone

    February 5, 2024 /

    Resources in Ontario to support single mothers. Courtesy of any lane  It’s safe to say that the majority of women probably do not choose to become single mothers but rather, it is something that they have to suddenly face head-on. Parenting children within a partnership is hard enough, but doing it solo can be an entirely new world.   According to Statistics Canada in 2016, 81.3 per cent of children in a single-parent household were living with their mothers whereas only 18.7 per cent of children were living with their fathers. Below are some resources meant to support and aid women in their journey of single motherhood. You don’t have to…

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    Sustainable skin care: Keeping your skin and the environment clean

    August 5, 2021

    Three life lessons from Ontario’s Celina Caesar-Chavannes’ memoir

    May 15, 2023

    Women-focused storytelling in “Turning Red”

    August 3, 2022
  • Health

    Seed cycling for PCOS: A bio-hack worth trying? 

    January 22, 2024 /

    Current research suggests strategic consumption of certain seeds may help in treating hormonal conditions that are unique to women, like polycystic ovarian syndrome. Courtesy of Maddi Bazzocco  Yet another wellness trend has emerged in the world of female health. As an anecdote to hormonal imbalances and the many ways in which they manifest, young women across the internet are eating, by the spoonful, common types of edible seeds at different phases throughout the menstrual cycle. Some claim that this natural approach to hormone health helps them control highly-symptomatic periods, while others swear it’s the elixir that healed their cystic acne. Aside from subjective evidence, on what scientific grounds do proponents…

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    Coping with pandemic fatigue

    July 22, 2021

    Bridging the health gap

    March 20, 2023
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    The trials and tribulations of adult acne

    July 7, 2021
  • Finance

    Overlooked and difficult to recognize: Financial abuse in relationships

    January 8, 2024 /

    The warning signs of financial abuse and how to protect yourself. Courtesy of mikhail nilov  When you think of domestic abuse, it is most likely that you think of physical or verbal harm to a person in a committed relationship. However, this is not always how abuse looks. One of the most commonly overlooked and rarely discussed forms of abuse is financial abuse.   Financial abuse is when a victim’s financial health is put in harm’s way or destroyed by someone taking control of their ability to access or use their own financial resources. According to Forbes Advisor, “a study of 103 women who had suffered domestic violence found that 99…

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    5 strategies for women negotiating higher salaries

    June 29, 2021

    The rise of female financial literacy influencers

    July 27, 2022
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    Living on low-income as a single mother

    July 7, 2021
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