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How has your name been mispronounced?

Sabra was on CBC Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel talking about the mispronunciation of names.

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I Didn’t Know How Much I Needed to See Different Ways of Grieving Until I Watched 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

After losing my dad as a teen, I know there are no cookie cutter experiences of grief—but often in pop culture, the way we mourn is portrayed as simple and linear. That’s why it means so much to see this teen romance get grief so right.

Read more: Friday Things

The rise in hate crimes has left Muslims terrified. It’s not the first time we’ve had to be resilient.

Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims that ended in late April, is a time of community. Families gather to break fast together, and the mosque is always full for night prayers.

— As Told To

The Unflinching Bite of Nisha Pahuja’s ‘To Kill a Tiger’

After a horrifying sexual assault, the documentary follows one family’s fight for justice—and the backlash they face along the way.

S.K. Ali’s bestselling teen romances put Muslim stories front and centre

The author doesn't try to explain Islam to wider society in her books: "Readers should know who we are," she says.

Sujata Day’s ‘Definition Please’ is a Love Letter to South Asian American Families

Day’s debut film takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, grief, mental health and the model minority myth, all through the unique lens of a South Asian American family.

I’ve fully come to embrace the magical feeling of celebrating Eid

I used to be envious of Christmas festivities, but I've realized the holidays aren't about 'Home Alone' marathons

Is it too late to correct the pronunciation of my name?

For far too long, I’ve been afraid to push back against the ‘Canadian’ pronunciation of my Arabic name.

Read more: CBC First Person

Canadian game developers discuss obstacles they face as women in the industry

Over the course of the pandemic, more Canadians have picked up their controllers while being stuck at home, often indoors, leading to an increase in sales across the video game industry.

Read more: MobileSyrup

The Pillars of Scarborough: Gods Among Us

The streets of Malvern are quiet. Only a couple of folks are walking around the neighbourhood; everyone else is either at school or work. I wait at the traffic lights before crossing the street; in the distance, I can see the tall, green pointed arch marking the main entrance of the Malvern Town Centre.

COVID-19 scams continue to target Canadians: here’s how to stay safe online

Cyber threat actors are continuing to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic as a ploy for malicious activities, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.

Post-secondary students say virtual therapy misses the mark

Nine months ago, the world was sucked into virtual reality. Everything suddenly became accessible online, from grocery shopping to therapy. The pandemic eliminated the need to commute, allowing people to wrap themselves in blankets and stare at their screens all day—but this convenience has had its own impact on mental wellness.

Here I Am, Stuck in Malvern

When my father died, heading downtown was a way to escape my grief. Now, under lockdown, I see him everywhere.

Local garden centres open for curbside pickup and delivery

Davenport Garden Centres has seen a sudden radical change in its business model.

Animal fostering and adoption number change during pandemic

Toronto animal rescue organizations are facing a decrease in adoptions and an increase in fostering due to the pandemic. Some have even put adoptions on hold.