Culture

‘Hi Barbie!’ Five women-led Canadian brands collab on new Barbie Through the Decades fashion, beauty collection

(CNW Group/Mattel) From bold patterns and bright colours to the iconic Barbie pink lip, Barbie brand fans can now rock some of their favourite looks thanks to a new co…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Onome Ako

Breaking out of the box: Onome Ako shares her journey through leadership

In Jenny Mitchell’s new book Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead, she invites 12 women leaders from across North America to recount the …

Onome Ako

Four Canadian poetry collections that speak to the soul

Back when I was a teenager, I spent a lot of time reading poetry. I loved watching poets work their magic on the page. I marvelled at the way they were able to s…

Imane Khelif

The Imane Khelif boxing story: A modern witch hunt

The Imane Khelif boxing story has made me angry. It’s made me sad. It’s made me scared for women I love. And it’s made me deeply disappointed in the ignorance, rush to ju…

By Tudor Robins

Imane Khelif

Knix is paying athletes to talk about their periods — here’s why

Megan Rapinoe, two-time World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist. (PRNewsfoto/Knix) With all eyes on our athletes in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Knix h…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Anita Nowak

Anita Nowak’s new book shares the secret to living – and working – more empathically

When was the last time you practiced purposeful empathy? It may not be a phrase that immediately springs to mind, but for Anita Nowak, it’s top of mind both pers…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Anita Nowak

Jessica Campbell

Canadian Jessica Campbell will be the first woman coach in NHL history

On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken made a historic announcement naming Saskatchewan native Jessica Campbell as the team’s new assistant coach, making her the first woman in…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Jessica Campbell

Sun, sand, and stories: Unpacking the charm of beach reads

Folks, we have hit prime beach-read season — or dock-, patio-, or balcony-read season. Even if you’re not on vacation, you may find you want to read something different t…

By Tudor Robins