NEW YORK – Like many gay men across America, Jamie Brown has treasured memories of nights spent reveling at a gay club, a boisterous community gathering...
OTTAWA—Lyndall Schumann and her husband have been living frugally and saving since finishing their undergraduate degrees. But even with a hefty downpayment, buying their three-bedroom semi-detached...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Millions of Muslims around the world on Monday marked the start of Ramadan, a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and...
NEW YORK – Before parenthood, Chris Kornelis rocked it as a music writer for Seattle Weekly. Two kids later, he’s still making a living as a...
TORONTO—Liz Howard choked back tears as she accepted the $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize on Thursday night, speaking candidly about overcoming her tough childhood and expressing hope...
You probably know someone who lives in a nursing home, or someone who has a family member who is no longer able to care for himself...
MANILA—Children of all ages gathered at Plaza de Roma in Intramuros, Manila on Sunday to listen to storytellers in a one-day event intended to promote love...
TORONTO—When Soraya Peerbaye first learned of the brutal slaying of Vancouver Island teen Reena Virk, the Toronto poet recalled being haunted by the harrowing nature of...
MANILA – Filipinos are recognized globally as music-lovers. They are also known for being cheerful. In fact, many of them believe that “laughter is the best...
BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. – Jennifer Dumas sits on a sofa, her smiling 6-month-old girl on her lap. The room is full of bright toys and children’s...