Features (Page 9)

Pauper's pub patio

Vicky Qiao ⁠— As summer quickly approaches, some restaurants in cities across Ontario can now open for outdoor dining after enduring 12 weeks of lockdown. But many still cannot.  The province announced Monday its plans for Phase 2 reopening, with rules about capacity and safety for restaurants and bars openingContinue Reading

A screenshot of a virtual sign and dance alone Pride event, two people are sitting down speaking to the camera.

By Mira Williamson — Pride Month is normally a time for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to gather and celebrate. But COVID-19 has definitely rained on this year’s parade in cities across North America.  Still, the show of support will go on, say Pride festival organizers who are taking steps toContinue Reading

Lady 'A' performing at a concert

I downloaded my first Lady Antebellum song in 2014. It was ‘Need You Now’—the catchy song about someone feeling lonely and calling their former love in the early hours of the morning. It topped all the charts that year.   At that time, I wasn’t exactly a dedicated fan. MyContinue Reading

Western University women's lacrosse team in action against the Guelph Gryphons

By Adriana Vicic — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, university-level student athletes continued to prepare for a season they didn’t know would happen. They’ve now received some clarity.   Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced Monday that it had cancelled all sanctioned sport programming and championships until December 31, 2020. Marsh, a 20-year-oldContinue Reading