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This past week news was released that Omar Khadr would be receiving what is estimated at $10.5 million in settlement for the role that the Canadian Governments played in his ten year long denial of his human rights. Human rights that were instilled upon him by the Canadian Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms… Continue reading Do Human Rights Matter?
In celebration of Canada Day, 4Cats offered a free art class. I made the decision to sign up the girls and myself and we had an absolute blast at the event and cannot wait to take more classes! 4Cats offers a variety of art classes, for adults, children and families. As an added bonus - they… Continue reading Family Fun at 4Cats
In May 2017, Central Middle School in Victoria, BC made news headlines as they banned the presence of cellular devices on school property starting in the 2017/18 school year. The great cellphone debate began on social media with both sides of the argument bashing heads, and sharing quick rebuttals. The issue in this situation is… Continue reading The Great Cellphone Debate
This year I set forth making a bucket list after being inspired by the awesomeness that is (was) No Tomorrow (25% of my favourite shows were cancelled this year - why does the CW hate me so?). One of the items on my list was to do a painting class, you know one of those… Continue reading Paint-Nite
While for many Canadians the thought of going hungry seems like something that simply couldn't happen in Canada, according to About Hunger in Canada the truth is that over 850,000 Canadians turn to their local food bank for assistance every month. Thirteen percent of Canadians struggle with food insecurity. Food insecurity presents many issues to… Continue reading Hungry in Nanaimo
Pretty much anyone who spends time on the internet has seen melted crayon art images drifting around on Pinterest, Facebook and various blogs (to mention a few). The images are gorgeous and eye catching, especially the ones with the umbrella silhouettes. This week my youngest daughter set out to create her very own melted crayon… Continue reading Melted Crayon Art
It happens eventually in your life as a parent, all of a sudden you become uncool. This recently became my reality with my ten year old, and it seemed to happen over night with her. My twelve year on the other hand still thinks that I'm the coolest person imaginable. In her own words: "You're a Bif… Continue reading Failing the cool test
On March 9, 2017 Vancouver Island University welcomed Monia Mazigh, author and human rights advocate to speak with students about Islamophobia, human rights and her two novels, Hope & Despair, and Hope Has Two Daughters. Monia, a Canadian Citizen, didn’t set out to be a human rights advocate, though she was catapulted into the position… Continue reading From Hope & Despair, a story of strength in the face of adversity
Welcome to the world that is Jaime, fascinating, never boring, yet somehow lacking much true excitement. I spent the past four months studying online journalism and so I haven't been as active over here due to constraints surrounding posting my stories to a classroom blog instead of on the web, but thankfully with the semester… Continue reading All About Me
I'm an Optimistic Beauty 