Nov 22, 2020Member-onlyTrue north talent: Made in Canada success storiesMade in Canada When it comes to business success stories, oftentimes Canadian companies get overshadowed by their U.S. counterparts. Sure, Americans created brands we know and love, from Apple to Starbucks, but there is no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit here at home. …Success9 min readSuccess9 min read
Nov 17, 2020Member-onlySmoke and mirrors: vaping and vicesIndulge (Us) A Little If living through a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s this: Sometimes, giving into guilty pleasures is beyond necessary. But not all vices need to be accompanied by remorse, especially when there are safer alternatives to the real deal. Take vaping, for example. E-cigarettes have been around for more than…Vape9 min readVape9 min read
Nov 9, 2020Member-onlyGet out of here: How to travel safely during COVIDLet’s Get Going If you’re like us, you have a major itch to get away. After eight long months trapped in our own homes, we’re definitely ready for a change of scenery. …Travel11 min readTravel11 min read
Oct 28, 2020The history, development, and politics of vaccines and immunizationsA Shot in the Dark Welcome to the immunization station, friends! This is what we call a real Long Shot. Vaccines are top of mind as we all await one for COVID-19 (and apparently, it might actually be coming soon), so we figured it would be a good idea to delve into the vaccines of…Vaccines8 min readVaccines8 min read
Oct 25, 2020Member-onlyIs it all a conspiracy?: Breaking down (and debunking) conspiracy theoriesThe Desire to Conspire Shakespeare didn’t write his own plays. Queen Elizabeth I was a man. Elvis and Michael Jackson are still alive. Stevie Wonder isn’t blind. Oh, and in case you were wondering, Meghan Markle is actually a robot. These are just some of the common conspiracy theories that have garnered loyal followings…Conspiracy Theories10 min readConspiracy Theories10 min read
