From not enough sleep to not hydrating properly before a long run, I can typically pinpoint what’s caused a bad workout. But, as of late, I’ve been feeling more fatigued than normal with my mind wandering to work during my favorite online classes. And my runs? Let’s just say my last 5K felt more like
Month: July 2020
Leonardo CendamoGetty Images The Vanishing Half The book of the summer is coming to the screen. Deadline reports that The Vanishing Half, the new bestselling novel from Brit Bennett, will be adapted into an HBO limited series. The premium cable channel won what is described by the outlet as a “wild auction” amid 17 bidders
Buying a used designer handbag is a trust fall. You risk it all for the potential of finding your dream investment bag at a discount, while anxieties of authenticity, quality, and value retention lurk in the back of your mind. Am I going to destroy my vintage Birkin bag if I clean it with water?
We spoke to its founder, actress Tonya Williams, about the recent launch, why she dislikes the catchall term BIPOC, and her hopes for the industry moving forward. By Pahull Bains Date July 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When it comes to the lack of representation of people of colour in the film and television industry, both
Restrictions vary across the country—here’s what to know before flying After months of Instagram strolling, Netflix-watching and recipe experimentation of quarantine, we are all itching to get away now that the weather is warmer and businesses are reopening. To help you navigate the complicated flight and travel restrictions across Canada, and internationally, we’ve rounded up
One anti-mask argument you hear a lot is that face masks — even the non-medical grade ones currently recommended for public use — will deprive you of oxygen, suffocate you with carbon dioxide, and generally cause damage to your lungs, particularly if you have underlying pulmonary conditions like asthma. It’s gotten to the point that
“Jen” didn’t plan to get naked. She just did. After a long day of protesting in Portland, Oregon—where federal officers have been dispatched to crack down on Black Lives Matter demonstrations—the sex-worker stripped down and positioned herself on the pavement facing a line of police. An Oregonian staff photographer snapped a shot of the performative
When Latosha Stone first attempted the sport that would later become her lifeblood, it did not go as planned. She was in sixth grade and using a “crappy” Penny board; she fell off the skateboard as soon as she started, hurt her arm, and shelved the hobby. Then, in high school, she took it up
Photo by GP Images/WireImageAs Alexis might say, “Nom nom for us, David!” By Pahull Bains Date July 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek is really going out with a bang, with its sixth and final season receiving a whopping 15 Emmy nominations this morning, spanning acting, writing, directing, costumes, hairstyling, makeup and several other categories.
Other than my mother putting me in swimming lessons as a toddler and the swimming test I had to pass in order to join my friends in the deep end of the pool at camp, my experience with proper swimming has been very little. Although I do know basic strokes and feel comfortable catching some
After her colleague Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) reportedly accosted her on the steps of the Capitol and called her a “fucking bitch,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) responded last week on the House floor. Her powerful 10-minute remarks about the abuse she and other women endure in the workplace went viral. During one of the speech’s
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA LAU AND ERIC YUN. Design by Danielle Campbell. Welcome to My Story, our series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty and fashion will expand and that respect for our differences
As protests continue to take place in cities throughout the country, the fight for racial justice is very much alive on social media as well. And while social media was already an inherently stressful place — particularly in the midst of a pandemic — it may feel even more anxiety-inducing now. “Advocating for racial equity
Goodness knows that when it comes to choosing which actor, series, or TV movie to honor with an Emmy, the Academy hasn’t always done the right thing. But this year’s Emmy nominations have actually given us a lot more to be excited about than not. Though the consistently stellar Better Things and One Day at
Photography via Instagram/terry_towellingPairs perfectly with a pool. It’s time to upgrade your loungewear to feel more like a summer essential and the terry cloth trend will do just that. As seen on the runways at Peter Pilotto and Marine Serre, the cozy fabric that is one part beach towel is an easy way to make
August 1 marks the abolition of the enslavement in British colonies, including Canada. Here, three Canadians explain what the day means to them Marking Emancipation Day 2020 will be a very different experience from years past. With the backdrop of simultaneous public health crises—the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing police violence—we’re forced to recognize this momentous
It’s hard not to feel inspired when you watch a marathoner cross the finish line, especially when breaking the tape in first place — as Aliphine Tuliamuk did at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February — means you’re heading to the Olympics. Tuliamuk’s story and accomplishments were so inspiring to one girl, nine-year-old Addison
Tom Holland has been quietly dating someone new…and in the industry. The Daily Mail reported on May 28, citing multiple sources, that the Spider-Man actor has been secretly seeing The Spanish Princess actress Nadia Parkes for more than three months and that they’re quarantining together now. Neither Holland nor Parkes confirmed these reports initially. Parkes
After my first panic attack, I felt robotic. I remember looking down at my hands and feeling like they were no longer my own. I placed my hand on a mirror and felt physically and mentally disconnected from my body, as the objects around me turned two-dimensional. I didn’t know it at the time, but
Oprah Winfrey is stepping onto main stage again with her new talk show, The Oprah Conversation. Early episodes of her third AppleTV+ project will address racial justice, per The Hollywood Reporter. The streaming show’s first episode will debut on Thursday and feature an interview with How to Be an Antiracist author Ibram X. Kendi, the
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived: Rihanna’s Fenty Skin is finally here! After years that felt like decades, the Badgal is changing the game again with an inclusive, gender-neutral line of beauty products. Fenty Skin offers three hero items—Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser, Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum, and Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer
image courtesy bell mediaIncluding Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey, a documentary about the wellness industry, and a new film from Seth Rogen. By Pahull Bains Date July 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’ve got a lot of time on our hands right now. Here are all the movies and television shows we can’t wait to watch
As concerns about COVID-19 increase in the US and athletes continue to speak out about social justice issues, several WNBA players have chosen to forgo the 2020 basketball season, which began on July 25. In order to show support for these hard-working women, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets has set up the KAI Empowerment
Tom Holland isn’t hiding his romance with actress Nadia Parkes anymore. The Spider-Man actor shared a photo of Parkes on his Instagram for all to see. He didn’t tag her, but in photos shared on her Instagram at the same time (and presumably taken by Holland), she’s wearing the same outfit. The Instagram gesture comes
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