Author: nicolecalhau
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Bringing dyslexia into the open
BY NICOLE CALHAU Despite being very common, dyslexia can still carry a damaging stigma for students and adults who have it. Although 85 per cent of Ontario students who are identified as having a learning difference have dyslexia, most of the public do not know what it is. The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as…
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How to combat dry winter skin
BY NICOLE CALHAU Lukewarm showers in the dead of winter aren’t very appealing but skin care experts say the secret to healthy skin is to control your water temperature. “Turn down the temperature on the showers,” said Janine Falcon, beauty blogging expert at imabeautygeek.com. “You can take warm showers but not hot showers because you’re…
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Black History Month kicks off at Town Hall
BY NICOLE CALHAU Powerful soul music filled the room at Oakville’s Town Hall as the crowd of 100 people came together to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 3. The performances took the crowd back into the 1800s during slavery and showed everyone how people would use music as a way to escape the pain…
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Black History kickoff with the Halton Caribbean Association
LIVE BLOG BY NICOLE CALHAU Feb. 3 marks the day the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton throws its annual Black History Month kickoff event at Oakville Town Hall. The event showcases the cultural heritage of African Canadian people with a exhibit put together by the Oakville Museum, Association of African Canadian Artists and Sheridan College…
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Wheel advice: Tips for first-time car buyers
BY NICOLE CALHAU Car experts urge first-time buyers to take their time before making the final purchase. A majority of first-time car buyers don’t understand how the process works. So buying or leasing can be exhilarating but nerve-wracking at the same time. First time buyers should take the time to research different models. Factor in…
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Finding calm in a pink salt cave
STORY BY NICOLE CALHAU Walking into the pink, dimly lit salt cave you feel as if you’re experiencing a tropical retreat away from the outside world. The relaxing atmosphere from the waterfall and reclining wooden chairs makes it comfortable enough for anyone to fall asleep as the soothing sounds of a rainforest play throughout the…
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End-of-year student stress
STORY BY NICOLE CALHAU AND STEFAN LEE A healthy mind and body are critical for students coping with December stress, experts say. As Christmas approaches, most students are doing everything but celebrating. Stress for students comes from an array of sources: staying awake all night to get final projects done, family problems or even gift shopping.…
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Holiday Pet Gifting
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY DONE BY NICOLE CALHAU Animal welfare experts are urging people not to surprise a loved one with a pet under the Christmas tree. “It should be something that people talk about and give it a great deal of thought,” said Brenda Dobranski, Founder of Rescue Dogs Match. “It’s a 10-to-20 year commitment.”…
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Spooktacular Halloween at Mountsberg
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE CALHAU The gloomy day at Mountsberg didn’t stop a crowd of 250 people from enjoying the conservation area’s Spooktacular event. On Saturday, Oct. 24 the park was filled with happy faces of children and their parents as they got to experience Mountsberg. “This will be our second year visiting Mountsberg…
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Howie Mandel entertains – eventually
STORY BY NICOLE CALHAU In the crowded Oakville Centre for the Performing arts, you could feel the excitement from the crowd preparing for a laughter-filled night with Howie Mandel. When the lights slowly faded, the song “Oh Happy Day” began to play. The crowd began to sing and clap along – until the song kept playing for…
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Mutts and Monsters Walk-A-Thon
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE CALHAU Paws up to everyone who attended the Mutts and Monsters Walk-A-Thon and Tails in Town BBQ at the Oakville Arena Park on Oct. 26. The events raised some $4,000 for The Dog Rescuers Inc. Participants took part in a 1k or 2.5k walk led by Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and his…
