Tatum Bergen

Historians trace sports in Canada to the 1700s, and since its foundation, sport has played an active role in the growth of Canada. Sport, however, has contributed to more than the development of the nation; it has transformed culture. Sport would be powerless without the athletes devoted to it. This [...]

Pain comes in many forms, and it can be challenging to explain chronic pain to those who have never experienced it. Nevertheless, one in five Canadians live with chronic pain–often disproportionately affecting women. The Canadian Pain Task Force deems chronic pain in Canada a public health emergency. [...]

ABOVE: Jessica Baird turned the very disease that caused her pain into a global community of love and support. What began as a simple way to bring a ray of hope to her battle with a chronic disease turned into a movement to bring light to people experiencing autoimmune diseases around the world. [...]

Eight months pregnant, Joweria stepped off the airplane into a new country with only two suitcases and a few dollars to her name. She came to Canada seeking asylum and safety while having to leave her husband and nine-year-old son behind. It was June 2019, and though she had courage, the future was uncertain. [...]

Photo: @jeuneflingue With the stroke of her bow and the ring of her voice, Gatha infuses French pop with cello's resonance, creating a unique musical style that combines classical, dense pop, and melancholy lyrics. Gatha is a classically trained singer, cellist, songwriter, and producer from [...]

After two years online, Ottawa Art Gallery’s annual art auction “Give to Get Art” is back in person–this time hosting the first ever Give to Get Art Market that will encompass all four floors of the gallery. The Opening Gala launches the event on May 27th, marking the beginning [...]

ABOVE: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Food for Thought sous-chef Linh. Chef Scot Cunningham and his team of volunteers. Community members Cassie and Donna who have been helped by Food for Thought. Every meal purchased buys the same meal for someone struggling with food insecurity. Rising food prices [...]

Cycling is on the rise in Canada. Canadians are mountain biking to enjoy the outdoors, cycling for their eco-friendly commute, and biking to boost their physical and mental well-being. Today, in some cities of Canada, over 20% of commuters cycle to work, with some of the highest percentages of cycling [...]

It’s no secret that Canadians’ mental health has declined over the past years. Increasing mental health disorders and worsening feelings of anxiety and fear have sent Canadians looking for at-home solutions to improve their well-being. Many are turning to weighted blankets, like the Hush–a [...]

ABOVE: Ryan Cootes, Erin Bremner Mitchell, Bill Collins, and Mike Williamson at a Cascadia Seaweed harvesting site in Barkley Sound, BC. Along the pristine coastline of British Columbia, the ocean is inspiring opportunities to address food security, climate action and Indigenous reconciliation. Together, [...]