Celebrating Pride Month: Advancing Diversity through Supporting Queer-Owned Businesses

As the vibrant colours of Pride Month will soon light up streets and digital spaces, individuals, small businesses, and community organizations must reflect on the essence of allyship, support, and genuine inclusion for their local 2SLGBTQ+ community. While Pride Month serves as a beacon of visibility and celebration, the commitment to uplifting queer-owned businesses should

Accessible Seats: The Importance of Respecting Reserved Accessible Spots at Events

Disability Perspective: Accessible Seats at Theatres and Concert Venues As a non-disabled person, be aware that ableism is happening all around you, even if you don’t realize it. This week, I came across a post in a local Facebook group about a frantic Margaret Atwood fan trying to score tickets to the author’s sold-out appearance

Top 10 Reasons to See a Drag Show, Especially If You Have Never Been

Drag shows have surged in popularity over the years, captivating audiences with dazzling performances, bold expressions of identity and undeniable charisma. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the world of drag, attending a drag show offers an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, laughter, and empowerment.  Here are the top ten reasons why

48 Hours Later: An Honest Review of the Too Good To Go App

And I love it!  The buzz around town quite literally at the moment is the app Too Good To Go, which I found out about a few days ago when a friend had a post about what they had recently purchased through the app. The app businesses to sell their excess food at a discounted

TDoR Mini Zine Digital Copy

Today we developed a mini zine about the upcoming TDoR. This post will include digital images of the mini zine, a text-only copy and an audio version of the zine (links to both following images below).

Disability Employment Awareness Month and Driver License Requirements

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that takes place every October. The purpose of Disability Employment Awareness Month is to promote employment inclusion for people with disabilities and recognise the many contributions of workers with disabilities. As a person with a disability, I could talk ad nauseam about disability inclusion in

But You Don’T Act Like You Have a Disability…

As you know, July is Disability Pride Month, and this year I would like to celebrate my #pride by writing about my experiences living with invisible disabilities and what I have experienced appearing abled-bodied.  DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH This month of recognition provides the opportunity to honour and acknowledge the achievements, contributions and lived experiences of

#SearchTheLandfill

This hashtag is currently trending on #Twitter — what does it mean? Tales from Cyberspace is a section of NQ that focusses on all things found on or about the internet. We come across many important, serious or fun stories/images that we want to share with our readers, just in case you haven’t seen it

Where’s Port Hope?

I don’t know, but I’m going to find it. This is a joke that has been going on in my family for well over two decades. In the late 90s/early aughts, CBC would play Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High back-to-back from 4 pm – 5 pm EST (with The Simpsons at 5pm — ahh,

The annual Waterfront Festival is happening this weekend in Cobourg!

The Cobourg Waterfront Festival is held annually in Cobourg, Ontario, that celebrates the summer season and draws thousands of visitors to the area. Here are some facts about the Waterfront Festival: The Waterfront Festival is a beloved event that brings people together to celebrate summer, enjoy entertainment, explore local crafts, relish tasty food, and create