Mifrah Abid

‘Tis that time of the year again — when every single brand is screaming for our attention. It is the time to save — but for that you need to first spend. A LOT. It is that kind of delicious irony that has sucked in many wise and unwise ones (like me). I was scrolling on my phone for discounts, when a friend called me. “What are you doing?” she asked. Now, I am a sucker for a good deal — and I proudly declared my quest.

What many people don’t know about Islamophobia Jan. 29 as the National Day of Remembrance and Day of Action against Islamophobia, writes Mifrah Abid Another year has passed since the tragic Quebec Mosque shooting of 2017. The government has earmarked Jan. 29 as the National Day of Remembrance and Day of Action against Islamophobia. Canada has the highest number of deaths related to Islamophobia in all G7 countries. Despite this, there is still a lot about it that surprises people.

The case for Canadian ‘care-mongering’ this holiday season Being nice and kind isn’t some genetic disposition that we Canadians are born with, writes Mifrah Abid Thursday, December 29, 2022 Every nation tends to have certain labels or stereotypes attached to it. Canadians are often known as "nice, kind" and "friendly." This is one stereotype I actually hope sticks around forever. But more than that, I honestly hope we live up to it.