Author: brittanypreocanin
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Rising in heels for violence awareness
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN The awkward clacking of dozens of high heels on pavement echoed down Lakeshore Road East in Oakville the morning of Sunday, Sept. 27. About 65 men wobbled 800 metres down the road in hot pink heels to support the cause to end violence against women. Burlington hosted its sixth annual Hope in…
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Arkells perform surprise encore late into the night at the Marquee
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN Hamilton band Arkells surprised the pumped up crowd at the Marquee Friday night with an unexpected encore. After an 18-plus set, which opened with Come to light, the band walked off stage and through the hallways to the back of the bar. About 15 minutes later, band members Max Kerman (lead…
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Spa ritual: A salt-laced path on the way to achieving zen
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN You’re laying on a yoga mat in a dimly lit room. A low humming sound comes from the vent by the door. To your left is a hot cinnamon spice tea, and to your right is a yellow, earth-toned marble wall made of salt. It’s not your average table salt, nor…
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The dark world of human trafficking
BRITTANY PREOCANIN Last year there were about 45 women and girls, on any given day, prostituting between Trafalgar and Guelph Line. “It’s happening here. What you see in Oakville and Burlington, it’s just a drop in the bucket from what you see in Mississauga and Toronto,” said John Cassells, a street youth specialist with SIM…
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Filmmaker leaving a legacy for students
BRITTANY PREOCANIN In the beginning it smelled like a job, but like documentary filmmaking, teaching became more than just a job— it was a mission. After a life spent looking through a viewfinder, extracting every element and its effects on visual composition, Vladimir Kabelik, 64, feels now is the perfect time to retire. In regards…
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It’s time to end the university upsell
BRITTANY PREOCANIN Students need to stop being taught the myth that university is the only option for a successful career. It is the teaching style, available opportunities and impact of instructors that provide students with any chance of obtaining a job. The Conference Board of Canada conducted research that suggests the type of institution attended…
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Bruins volleyball teams qualify for playoffs
Sheridan’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams qualified for the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) championships Saturday with road wins over Canadore and Seneca. The men’s side dominated the higher-ranked Canadore Panthers 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-17). Meanwhile, the women also earned a 3-0 result (25-14, 28-26, 25-21), narrowly edging the Seneca Sting in the second set…
