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Embarking on the journey of caring for aging parents, I find myself at the core of the "sandwich generation," grappling with the dual pressures of nurturing my daughters towards independence and aiding my parents as they navigate towards more dependence. My delicate balancing act is not unique, but …
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By Anne Brodie Michael Keaton directs himself in Knox Goes Away an intense crime drama about an assassin's lapse into dementia. military and got into a murder-for-hire and cleanup racket headhunted for his skills by Al Pacino's boss. Knox's diagnosis of rapid spiralling means he has to set things …
Every International Women's Day, I take a well-deserved break. Why even try and jostle for space in a room flooded with corporations and politicians wielding their bullhorns for a day, turning what began as a profound call for social justice in 1975 into a shallow, Hallmark-esque spectacle? It's an …
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As we adjust our clocks to spring forward, embracing the promise of longer days and warmer weather, there's a stark contrast that can't be ignored. While time marches on, the progress in women's rights seems to be caught in a perpetual loop, reminiscent of a bizarre Groundhog Day where advancements …
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By Anne Brodie Cineplex has re-released the documentary Navalny in select theatres across Canada. 2023's Academy Award's Best Documentary Feature reminds us of the brave decisions and actions of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest critic and leader of the opposition. Navalny died …
