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Results: The Year of Zero-Waste Clothing Shopping
Results: The Year of Zero-Waste Clothing Shopping

If you remember, I started 2020 with a lofty goal in mind: buying one second-hand clothing for the remainder of the year. It felt like an ambitious goal, but one that would teach me a lot of about just how accessible good quality, durable clothing truly is.

How to thrift shop like a pro
How to thrift shop like a pro

What if I told you that finding thrifting treasure you’ll keep in your closet for years just takes a few small tips to employ? 

What I learned about money from my first international trip (& What I'll never do again)
What I learned about money from my first international trip (& What I'll never do again)

At the end of the day, travelling is expensive. But there are ways to save properly before your trip, and make conscious financial decisions that will help you avoid a disaster in your bank account when you get home. 

Another piece about getting older
Another piece about getting older

I’ve been beyond ecstatic the one plant I have is thriving, and I spent too many hours this week shopping around for a robe.

Parting ways with my car was more emotional than I expected
Parting ways with my car was more emotional than I expected

The car belonged to my parents first, which they bought as a brand-new model when I was 12. As I grew up, this car was the one I began learning how to drive with. And learn how to drive in this car I did.

Things I learned from The North
Things I learned from The North

I learned that B.C. is a damn big place, and northern B.C. feels even bigger.

Yellow Cabs Presents to Council Ahead of Public Hearing
Yellow Cabs Presents to Council Ahead of Public Hearing

Ahead of the public hearing for Yellow Cabs, a cab company based out of Grande Prairie looking to enter the market in Fort St. John, an in-depth presentation was shown to Mayor and Council in Monday’s regular meeting.

What’s in a Name? SD60 to Establish School-Naming Policy
What’s in a Name? SD60 to Establish School-Naming Policy

For now, the newest elementary school in School District 60 is being referred to as ‘North West Elementary School’, due to its geographic location in relation to the rest of the City. But the District wanted to establish a formal name for it soon, and also establish a protocol for school-naming in the future while they’re at it.

Teco Taxi Shows Council Improved Wait Times, More Drivers on Roads
Teco Taxi Shows Council Improved Wait Times, More Drivers on Roads

City Councillors heard from Teco Taxi during Monday’s regular meeting, and the taxi company told Council their service has improved greatly since new management took over in 2012.

Local Teen to Visit School in Haiti She Helped Build
Local Teen to Visit School in Haiti She Helped Build

At just 14, the teen has had a helping hand in building two schools in Haiti, spoken at WeDayin Saskatoon, SK, placed runner up in TedxTeen’s ‘The Next Big Thing’ video competition.