Latest from Aislinn May
Something New
Gliding into my new winter hobby wasn't as easy as it looked
Trying out cross country skiing seemed like the ideal way to get outside this winter, but the reality is it’s much harder than it looks!
McGill's death café 'a safe space' to talk about life and death
Death can be hard to talk about, and for some people it's a topic they don't always feel comfortable bringing up with others. But "death cafés" are trying to change that.
POINT/COUNTERPOINT
Should a food bank screen the people it helps? 2 charity employees weigh in
Some Montreal food banks are raising concerns about people are abusing the system. We speak with two people who work at local food banks about their opposing views on screening the people who come through their doors.
'First steps into the working world': Montreal candle store helps young adults gain life skills
Light A Dream, a candle store in the West Island, runs a program that teaches important entrepreneurship skills to young adults with intellectual disabilities.
Concordia University tries eco-friendly approach to watering gardens
After getting rid of a messy tangle of hoses and sprinklers, the Loyola campus maintenance crew hit on the idea of collecting rainwater in barrels hooked up to gutters on the roof of the Physical Services building.
Conservative Party of Quebec tries to win over voters with tax cuts, education reform
Pouliot, who has been the party leader since 2013, is running in the Quebec City riding of Chauveau. He is one of several fringe parties competing to take a portion of the votes away from the four main contenders.
DJ workshop returns to Montreal to encourage more diversity in what's still a 'boys club'
Intersessions is a workshop aiming to teach DJ skills to women, LGBTQ and non-binary people and include them in an industry where they've historically been shut out.
Screening the sunscreens: Top tips to protect your skin in the summer heat
Dr. Beatrice Wang sheds light on how to protect yourself from the sun's rays this summer in Montreal, from what SPF is best to knowing how much sunscreen to apply and when.
'It basically saved my son': How a made-in-Ottawa program is helping teens battle addiction
Since launching in 2007, Project Step has helped over 9,000 teens and their families struggling with the reality of addiction — including Cindy Manor and her son Hunter.
OPH warns people about smoking at hospitals — but fines remain rare
In an attempt to enforce a new smoke-free law on hospital properties, Ottawa Public Health has performed hundreds of inspections and given plenty of warnings to people caught lighting up — but so far they're not handing out many fines.