The Voice: Reigning Ratings Queen of Singing Competitions

Carol Lipszyc writes an opinion piece about ‘The Voice.’Admittedly, I am a singing reality show junkie, someone addicted to watching hopeful singers step on to the televised stage in a battle for votes. Week after week, I appraise a cavalcade of vocalists...

Season of Transitions

Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova on growth in a season of transitions.We are not our story! We are not what happened to us.  Yes, it is very important to know our history, to understand what is behind the force that is driving us. It IS, absolutely, important to...

Authors for Indies Day – May 2, 2015

S. Noël McKay writes about the importance of independent bookstores.I gladly announce that on May 2, 2015, the Authors for Indies event will take place here in Edmonton, Alberta.  Authors for Indies places writers in independent bookstores where they will meet...

Women

Nasreen Pejvack writes about the history and currency of International Women’s Day (March 8).Well over a hundred years ago, garment workers in New York City protested against inhuman and callous working conditions, such as long 10 to 13 hour days, and they...