Author: Francine A. Lee

The illusion of “normal.” The idea of the “return to normal” is an illusion following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The powerful Category 5 hurricane disrupted the lives of 1.5 million Jamaicans, more than half of the island’s population. Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica’s southwestern coast on Oct. 28, 2025, with sustained winds reaching 185…

Immigration rules are hurting both Canada and international students I came to Canada to pursue post-graduate studies, despite a haze of uncertainties surrounding the country’s international student policies. But less than a year into my program, that haze has whipped into a whirlwind as a result of new rules announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…

The day Muntaha tagged along with her sister to the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC) was an ordinary one. But walking through the doors led her on a transformative journey toward purpose and belonging. At 13 years old she was struggling and unsure of herself. “I suffered through depression in middle school,” Muntaha says.…