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The Reach of Education Programs Extend Further Than You Think

June 29, 2018 72 Comments

Sadie writes a stunning piece on education in the prison systems.

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Say Hello to TED-Q

May 04, 2018 54 Comments

Take a peek into the second annual TED-Q through a Q&A with the founder, Billy Quirke as he explores what matters the most to us in our everyday lives.

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When you get dressed in the morning, you might be too groggy to remember what the production tags on your outfit say, but it is something you should pay attention to before you hit the check out. In a world where nearly everything is globalized, it is easy to lose sense of the origins of the items we consume.

7 Local Companies Who Give Back (aka.. guiltless shopping!)

March 25, 2018 6 Comments

Corporate giving isn’t a new trend or anything like that, but a number of businesses from smaller ma-and-pa's to international successes are committed to giving back to the community as an integral part of their operations. Here is our list of 7 local businesses who provide quality products/services and make giving back a part of their bottom line.

Youth Education Farms: A Real Life Case Study in the Power of Education

March 05, 2018 4 Comments

Youth Education Farms (YEF), a very small group of individuals in Vancouver, Canada, is passionate about seeing that children of an impoverished country are provided with opportunities for education.

BLUER is the new green denim

February 13, 2018 3 Comments

Jeans that make the world a better place. BLUER Denim is a transparently sourced All-American premium brand designed in Portland, OR using cotton grown in the state of Georgia.

Feature Craft: Culinary Adventures with Lukas Gurtner

February 09, 2018 45 Comments

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5 Ed Tech Tools to Bring to the Classroom

February 05, 2018 2 Comments

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The Case For Eco-Conscious Brands

February 01, 2018 3 Comments

2018 is shaping up to be one of the most socially conscious years we've ever seen in recent decades. Our society has become more aware of social issues, holding people, companies and leaders accountable for the services, products and direction they provide.

Styling with COL - Part 1

January 27, 2018 7 Comments

We wanted to start the year off with a post about some ways we recommend styling some of our staple pieces. Our focus has always been, "Keep it Simple."

10 Canadian Instagrammers for Street Fashion Inspiration

January 22, 2018

We’ve curated a list of 10 Canadian male and female Instagram accounts who confidently rep the street style, with aesthetics ranging from hyped looks to classic styling.

Novel Supply Co: Style Meets Sustainability

January 19, 2018 13 Comments

We will spare you the whole “new year, new you” thing, but if you are in wardrobe-revamp mode or “being a better person” was on your resolutions list, why not make fashion purchases where it counts?

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Donors Choose: Connecting the Public to Public schools

January 16, 2018 1 Comment

As much as we wish it were so, there isn’t unlimited global funding for education. Even if we achieved political utopia, it would still be a struggle. .