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Exams are over and it’s time to relax and unwind. Leave the stress and chaos of school behind during winter break and indulge in fun! Here are the top 4 local activities to try this school break with friends, family, or by yourself. Go to a festival of lights   There are many outdoor light […]

Attending your first-holiday party at work? Here are some tips to help you not just survive but thrive! Whether you’re introverted, anxious, awkward, hate work events, or any of the above, you can use these tips to get through your first-holiday party intact! DO Show Up Skipping the holiday party is very tempting. However, it’s […]

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but also stressful one as well. For some people, socializing can be anxiety-provoking, but luckily there are tools and techniques that can help combat those feelings. Social anxiety, as defined by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), is being fearful of social situations due to […]

Secret Santa is a classic office holiday tradition. Depending on your luck, you’ll either be paired with someone you know really well, or, get stuck with the new temp to whom you’ve said ‘hello’ to maybe once in a team meeting. If this happens, how do you give them a gift they’ll actually like and […]

Is this your first year spending the holidays away from home?  Maybe this is your second or third year away, and you want to make it easier on yourself this time around. We know how difficult it is to be away from your friends, family and all of your regular holiday traditions. To put it […]

During your first holiday season at a new job, it’s not uncommon to debate whether you should exchange gifts with your co-workers. Maybe you want to buy something nice for your close work friends, but not for the whole office. Or, you want to thank your boss for doing a great job but don’t want […]

As the holidays approach, exam season is on its way, and it can be hard to embrace the joyful season when the stress of grades and tests looms in the back of your mind. Luckily, it’s 2021, and the internet is on your side and can help relieve some of your anxiety.  Here are a […]

The fall brings more than just the changing colours of the leaves and back to school time for many. It also brings several new holidays and reading week to look forward to. When summer comes to an end, you need something else to look forward to! Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas or your Fall reading week […]

Have a happy holiday season – without draining your bank account!

If you don’t have any plans, remember these simple ways to ensure you make the most out of your winter break.

We took to Twitter with our #QuestionoftheDay: What helps you get through the holiday exam period (without sprouting any grey hairs)? Here’s what you had to say!