 ©TheRecord By Janica Maya Statues in Canada have stood motionless for centuries, but have sparked movements against racism and discrimination in the country. In the wake of global protests against systemic racism and discrimination, many have called for the removal of statues of famous figures associated with racial acts in Canada. The absence of minority figures reveals the missing voices in Canada, and this has prompted for an alternative approach on how schools should reintroduce Canadian history with a more inclusive and intersectional view.
 © Stock/Getty/ Healthing By Kassandra Sharma Continuing with everyday life, while taking new precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic is our ‘new normal’. Social distancing, facemasks and working from home are all terms we need to grow accustomed to and while the daily cases have decreased and protocols eased, it’s not over yet. Dionne Aleman’s research has never been more relevant.
 ©MarketsInsider By Elesha Nicholls COVID-19 is able to be passed on through an infected persons cough, sneeze, or from their breath. By touching your eyes, nose or mouth, it gives the virus leeway into the mucous membranes of your throat, and in the span of 14 days you may start to feel flu like symptoms such as a dry cough sore throat, or a fever. Because of this it’s been advised to wear personal protective equipment such as disposable masks and gloves.
 ©invisiblepeople.tv By Janica Maya As COVID-19 continues to affect our lives, people experiencing homelessness are among the most vulnerable to the virus. Homelessness is a greater issue in Toronto, being almost 9,200 people who are homeless in the city on any given night. These people do not have the means of acquiring stable, permanent, safe and appropriate housing.
 © Rexdale Youth Mentors By Elesha Nicholls Poverty, violence, and a lack of resources are some of the reasons for a community to be unable to rise to their full potential. A group of young people from Queens Plate, in Rexdale, realized the need for a program for the youth and decided they would help to make a change. The Rexdale Youth Mentorship was therefore, born.
 By Aaron Zaretsky The evolution of Groundhog Day began as an ancient Irish festival called Imbolc which is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The festival commences from February 1st through sundown February 2nd and signals the season of new birth and light on the horizon. But just how long would it take? We needed a prediction!
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