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The Pros and Cons of Starting a Business with a Friend (French version available)
Starting a business with a friend may seem like a fun and exciting idea. Although it may be a great idea, it also has…
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High School Horror Stories: Surviving the Monstrous Math Class (French version available)
Like everything else, high school has its ups and downs. However, one thing I’ve noticed about high school is that it has this way…
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It’s My First Year of Post-Secondary, What Should I Expect? (French version available)
The first year of post-secondary can often feel very scary and sometimes overwhelming for many students. Post-secondary is such a large leap from the…
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Setting Goals to Help Guide Your School Year (French version available)
With the end of summer and the start of the new school year, it’s back to class schedules and studying. Whether it’s your first…
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Career Profile: Marine Engine Technician (French version available)
Some people like working with engines, taking them apart to see how they work and then putting them back together. These machines come in…
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Dress Code Red: My Big Interview Is Coming Up! How to Know How to Dress for an Interview or First Impression (French version available)
By Olivia Condlln-Wilby It can be stressful to figure out what to wear to a job interview, especially if you’ve never attended one before.…
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Conflict Resolutions: Handling Disagreements Smoothly (French version available)
There is no “I” in teamwork, so goes the adage. And as much as you want to believe that everything will go smoothly in…
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Getting Dirty May Be Healthy (French version available)
For much of human history, we lived close to the natural world. As civilization evolved, we became increasingly urbanized, and most of us now…
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Your post-secondary goals may change, and that is okay. (French version available)
I wanted to be an accountant. I figured I’d complete my mandatory year of prerequisite arts at the University of Alberta, transfer to the…
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Merry Christmas in October: From Celtic Festival to “Queer Christmas” (French version available)
When September comes, students get ready to head back to school. When October comes, everyone gets ready for Halloween. From walking among spirits to…
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How to Deal with a Failing Grade (French version available)
No one is perfect, especially when it comes to school; after all, we’re all still learning. Part of the learning process means that you…
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The Health Benefits of Swimming and Tips for Practicing Swimming (French version available)
Swimming is an activity that people of all ages can do. It has many health benefits, and it is great for your body as…
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Careers & Jobs That Keep You Close to Nature (French version available)
Do you enjoy spending time in nature? Are you curious about which jobs or careers keep you close to nature? If so, the following…
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Farm Equipment Mechanic Career Profile (French version available)
Every machine breaks down at some point, whether from frequent use or from being badly made. When that equipment is essential, such as on…
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Find Your Musical Inspiration!
Having a deep-seated love of music is one of life’s simplest and yet greatest pleasures. Whether you have an appreciation for hearing and supporting…
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Career Profile: Network Cabling Specialist (French version available)
Suppose that your Internet connection or your phone suddenly stopped working. If unplugging the connection and plugging it back in failed, you might need…
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The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was September 30th: Reflecting on what’s been done and what more needs to happen (French version available)
By Avreet Jagdev September 30th marked Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day dedicated to remembering the children who were…
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October 2026 Scholarships – Apply now!
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship Program Scholarship Value: $2,500 Awards Available: 2 Award Deadline: October 15, 2026 York University Awards of Achievement Scholarship Value: $6,000 Awards…
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Remote Learning for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities: Is It Helpful? (French version available)
Several years after the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, different forms of learning provide students with a simultaneous feeling of accessibility and restriction. Some people…
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Tips for Making New Friends This School Year if You’re in a Class without Your Old Ones
A highlight of being a student is becoming friends with your fellow students, especially when you’re in the same grade. It makes academic life…
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Changing Responsibilities: The Leap From Elementary School To High School
The transition between elementary or middle school to high school is a big one. As you grow older and move into high school-level classes,…
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Setting Goals for the New School Year: It All Starts with You!
Every new school year is an awesome opportunity to improve yourself and do better than the last! This can be the year you reach…
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How to Make Reading Books a Fun Habit (And Not Just for School!)
Have you ever thought of making reading books a fun habit? Just because you may not have fun reading books for school, doesn’t mean…
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Finding Veritable Online Sources: A Guide for High School Students (French version available)
The internet provides a great source of knowledge. It displays itself as approachable, yet deceiving, with its global accessibility. Anyone can publish and read…
Read this story →How to Create an Eco-Friendly Dorm/Lifestyle at School!
By Erin Rebello It’s that time of year when university acceptance letters are coming out and high school senior students are getting excited about…
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Positive Mindsets During School
The idea of returning to school after a long, relaxing summer is never overly enthralling. Students usually tend to dread the idea of going…
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Welcoming a New Student to Your Class
Being a new student at a new school can be very scary and intimidating. We all know what it’s like to have first day…
Read this story →The Pros of Being Cheap While in School
Assuming you have a student loan from the government or the Bank of Mom and Dad, it’s still a good idea to be careful…
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Teaching Indigenous History in Canadian Elementary Schools
Teaching Canada’s history is useful for understanding the way people think and act. An important part of this education is learning Indigenous history. For…
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Fostering Allyship to Indigenous Communities: Driving Change
In recent years, the tragic history regarding the horrors behind the systematic discrimination of Canada’s Indigenous communities has come to light in mainstream media.…
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Indigenous Perspectives on AI Ethics
Have you been keeping up with all the crazy advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It’s cool stuff, like a super-powered brain learning and doing…
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Exploring Careers in Print
From packaging on store shelves to photo books, retail displays, signs, stickers, and books, the print industry is part of everyday life. As part…
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Indigenous Student Scholarships for October 2026
Taking Flight Scholarship Scholarship Value: $5,000 Awards Available: 7 Award Deadline: October 30, 2026 Western Continuing Admission Scholarship of Excellence for Indigenous Students Scholarship…
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