Opinion/Letters to the Editor

The first time I experienced hostile architecture, I didn’t know there was a name for it. All I wanted was a place to rest. My hands were full of shopping bags, I was probably pregnant, one or two of my children were with me.

It’s not ideal, of course, but are we at the point where anything might be better than the current situation?

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others

Grade 11 student Noor Zohdy continues her series on modern feminism by looking back at an brave, intellectual giant often overlooked because of her two more famous sisters.

We have all been their willing accomplices in this information age where data is big business.

There have recently been many articles in the Citizen about homelessness and some of the ideas about how to respond to the social issue, such as the new development on the old NR Motors site.

“I need your help” were the first four words out of John’s mouth when I walked into his office recently. “We are starting a new business and I want you to help us figure this out.

At best, the government has given vague form-letter-type responses to anybody with concerns, including referencing closed-door meetings with Indigenous Nations, and at worse, there is no response or a politicking rhetorical spiel.

Today, I feel like I’ve rounded a corner, like I’ve made my own small contribution to making the world a safer place because I followed the best medical advice offered and did the right thing for myself, my family and my friends.

The people who choose not to get vaccinated should not be shamed or persecuted. Nobody changes their mind when someone is shouting at them or ridiculing them. If you’re sincerely trying to change the mind of someone who is hesitant or outright refusing to be vaccinated, start with listening first and then asking questions.