What’s at Stake in the Race for Digital Education?
Saved by the cell.
During the ongoing COVID pandemic, we as a society have had to come to terms with the problems and opportunities of digital learning.
Essays
Why Should We Speak and Teach Our Children Foreign Languages?
Polyglotism.
NUVO Thoughts: Two is better than one; indeed three is better than two. When we are referring to languages, that is. Knowing more is proven to be good for our health, strengthens our cognitive abilities, and is also said to slow down the progression of degenerative diseases.
Canadian Urban Legends: The Flaming Ghost Ship of Prince Edward Island
Haunted waters.
The residents of Prince Edward Island are no strangers to ghost stories. The small Atlantic province, with its rocky shores and unpredictable waters, is perfectly positioned for tales of phantom ships, sea monsters, buried treasure, and haunted lighthouses.
Living as an American in BC During COVID
Fish out of water.
As I hunkered down to work from my apartment in East Vancouver, my mind started to turn more often toward the country where I was born. I understand that many Canadians are inundated by the American news cycle, and for the first time in my life I have received a sustained view of my birthplace from the outside
A Literary Quarantine and the Power of Story Time
Soothing words.
Remember when you would gather on the floor for story time? The anticipation of a new book or a favourite story read aloud is a fond memory many have of the library.
The Eyes of the World: The Faces of Vancouver During COVID-19
Masks at work.
Masks, indispensible for medical professionals, mandatory for everyone else in some countries and optional in others, have become a symbol of social responsibility.
How Tiger King Reveals the Excess of American Entertainment
A Canadian perspective.
The entire show feels like a caricature of how much of the outside world views America.
Lucid Dreaming
Altered state.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Can you control your dreams? According to Dr. Stephen LaBerge, a world-renowned Stanford University psychophysiologist and an authority on lucid dreaming, the answer is yes.
10 Books to Make You Feel Good
Curl up.
I would encourage everyone sheltering in place to revisit a novel from their childhood or reread an old feel-good book. If you are short on ideas, here are a few recommendations for books that make you feel good.
