The lack of collection kits is a sign of larger systemic issues in the way our country’s hospitals support sexual assault survivors.

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Health

Living

“It felt strangely awkward to learn how to oil my hair, like returning to a version of myself I had abandoned.”

How Hair Oiling Connects Me To My South Asian Roots

In South Asian culture, hair oiling is rooted in tradition, family bonding and self-care.

Hair Oiling Is More Than A Trend

For those who grew up having their hair oiled by the ones they love—and even for those who, like me, found their way back to it after a break—it remains sacred.

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Beauty

Style

After four years as leader of the Official Opposition, Rachel Notley wants Alberta’s top job—again. But to win the premiership, she will also have to defy the odds.

After four years as leader of the Official Opposition, the NDP heavyweight wants Alberta’s top job—again. But to win the premiership, she will also have to defy the odds.

Rachel Notley Wants A Second Chance

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“I realized, we have an opportunity here to do something that’s really big,” Notley recalls. “And why have we not done this before?”

On May 5, 2015, Notley’s party won more seats for women than any other government in Canadian history.

“Politics is privilege,” Notley says. “With every privilege, there’s a cost.”

Whether gender matters in this election depends on how one views the status of women in the province, and what should and could be done for women.

Politics

If we can’t exist in the fullness and ease of who we are, then our newly adopted nation doesn’t get the best of us.

We Need To Rethink The Harmful Idea Of ‘Good‘ And ‘Bad’ Immigrants

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When medical care is too far and difficult to reach, some rural Canadians are turning to unassisted home births for lack of a better option.

Why More Canadian Women Are Giving Birth At Home—Without Maternity Care

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Living

Why Is There A Shortage of Rape Kits In Canadian Hospitals?

Hair Oiling Is More Than A Trend—It Connects Me To My South Asian Roots

Rachel Notley Wants A Second Chance

We Need To Rethink The Harmful Idea Of ‘Good’ And ‘Bad’ Immigrants

Why More Canadian Women Are Giving Birth At Home—Without Maternity Care