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Media Bias Decoded: A Spotlight on the News Women Need to Know

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tracy-moore

Spotlight/Indymedia

I ABANDONED MYSELF A LOT

Tracy Moore on survival, the selves she buried, and the ones she refused to let go. Tracy Moore is telling me about her mother when she stops. “Just give me a sec.” She’d been describing an MRI appointment. Taking her mother to the hospital. Helping her…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Women in Canada/Women's Empowerment

The Credibility Tax

Vivian Risi didn’t build an empire by being herself. She built it by becoming someone the room would accept. The first time I understood something about Vivian Risi, I was six years old and standing in her kitchen. Her son Justin and I had been in school…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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In My Head, a Playwright Was Screaming

On Sting, the Ritz Carlton, and the writing career I almost didn't notice I was losing My guilty pleasure: I'm a fangirl. I love my celebs. Cheesy award shows, fashion don'ts — I am in. I am also, inconveniently, a social justice theater artist. And the two…

By Vickie Ramirez

yadira

Spotlight/Changemakers

What Was Taken, What Was Kept

Yadira Bakhuis didn’t inherit a legacy. She fought one back. The day her father bought Koraal Tabak, he put all his children in the Cadillac El Dorado — the big one, the convertible, the kind of car that announces itself before it arrives — and drove them to…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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At the Table

I Was Afraid of Butter. This Is My Apology.

On discipline, joy, and the cookies I stopped letting myself make Let me tell you something slightly ridiculous. There was a stretch of time when I was afraid of butter. Not allergic. Not medically advised against it. Just… suspicious. Of butter. Of sugar. Of…

By Stacey Green

oneinfour

Emotional Boundaries/Mom Burnout

One In Four. And All The Things We Still Don't Tell Our Daughters

"Mom, come and look at what I did!" my eldest calls out from upstairs. I pause the TV and stop midway up the stairs, my daughters leaning over the banister. One is beaming; the other is smiling, shyly. "Look at her lashes! I curled them!" She motions towards…

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Changemakers

We all want to leave things a little better than we found them. But what is a change agent, really? It’s a person who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo to make things happen. We’re highlighting the changemakers who are doing the work in their communities and showing you how you can start making your own moves.

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Indymedia

In a world of 24-hour news cycles, indymedia (independent media) is more important than ever. We’re taking a hard look at media bias and how it shapes the way stories about women are told. It’s about being a critical consumer of information and finding the sources that are actually worth your time.

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Patrizia Del Zotto Istanbul coffee phone deal

Spotlight/Changemakers

Patrizia Del Zotto: Deals in Lahore at Breakfast Istanbul

And other lessons from traveling with a 63-year-old beauty mogul who refuses to act her age Picture this: 8 a.m. in Istanbul. I'm barely conscious, nursing my first coffee of the day in our three-bedroom Airbnb overlooking the Bosphorus (which I found, thank…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Confident student at Mathnasium Newmarket tutor

Spotlight/Changemakers

Mathnasium Newmarket: Turning I Can't Into Let's Try This

There was a time when the word math could send my daughters into full meltdown mode. You know the scene: homework scattered across the kitchen table like a crime scene, one pencil already snapped in half, tears threatening, and those five soul-crushing words…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Spotlight/Changemakers

Elvira Caria: Four Decades of Refusing to Play Nice

After 40 years of fighting for her voice in broadcasting, Elvira Caria lost the only title that ever mattered to her: Matthew's mom There's a street named after Elvira Caria in Vaughan. She didn't pay for it, she'll tell you right away. Awards line her walls,…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Spotlight/Changemakers

Kieran O'Mara's Anti-Influencer Fitness Coaching Approach

How a former rugby player turned the fitness industry on its head, and why your husband needs to know about it At 12, Kieran O'Mara couldn't get out of bed. Severe arthritis had taken over his body, leaving this sporty kid unable to dress himself some…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Spotlight/Changemakers

Liberty at Humber Cleaners: Godmother of King City

In the heart of King City, nestled on King Road, stands a local institution: Humber Valet Cleaners. For years, this establishment has been more than just a place to drop off your dry cleaning, it's been a cornerstone of the community. At the center of it all…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Arjun Parmar smiling at car dealership customer

Spotlight/Changemakers

The Car Salesman Who Actually Listens: Arjun Parmar

In an industry notorious for high-pressure tactics and scripted pitches, Arjun Parmar is quietly revolutionizing what it means to be in car sales. His secret weapon? Something revolutionary in the automotive world: actually listening to his customers. "I've…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Spotlight/Changemakers

Faith and Flesh: An Artist Transforms Pain Into Power

How a tattoo artist rejected by her church found healing in helping others reclaim their bodies, one needle at a time. The buzz of the tattoo machine fills the meticulous private room at DreamWorx Ink as Lu Pariselli works steadily on her client's hip,…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Spotlight/Changemakers

Niusha Walker's Surrogacy Battle Became Every Woman's

How Niusha Walker's Fight for Her Daughter Became a Battle for All Women's Rights Niusha Walker wishes she could tell you she chose surrogacy to save her figure. She wishes it was that simple, that shallow, that easy to dismiss. Instead, she had to watch…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Young dancer mid-leap colorful studio pompoms

Spotlight/Changemakers

Gold Pompoms Voodoo Dolls One Dance Studio's Wild Rise

September is here, folks! Extra-curriculars are back in full swing, our evenings booked solid, and our group chats overflowing with "what time are they done?" and "who's sending snacks?" I vowed I would take things easy this year, but who am I actually…

By Maryann Perri

Minimalist home interior Life Designed by M

Spotlight/Changemakers

Life Designed by M: Motherhood Meets Meaningful Design

Where Motherhood Meets Meaningful Design Welcome to our very first Local Spotlight, a new monthly feature in Between the Covers dedicated to celebrating small businesses with big heart. We’re kicking things off with a local favourite whose creativity and…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Rossana Di Zio Magnotta standing resilient

Spotlight/Changemakers

Rossana Magnotta's Fight Against Lyme Disease and Hope

“I’ll go when I go. But not yet. I’m not done.” The Untold Journey There are moments in life that redefine everything, that split existence into a clear "before" and "after." For Rossana Di Zio Magnotta, that moment came when her husband, Gabe Magnotta, the…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Alex Rivera smiling at Lighthouse Youth Project

Spotlight/Changemakers

Building Hope From Broken Pieces: Alex Rivera Interview

You don’t have to be fully healed to be someone’s lighthouse. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is show up, broken pieces and all.”, Alex Rivera Joseph: Let's start with the origin story. What made you create Lighthouse Youth Project? Alex:…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Spotlight/Changemakers

A Dream Decades in the Making: Margaret's First Book

Margaret had always dreamed of writing a book. She’d carried the idea with her for decades, through her career, raising her kids, and even into retirement. Now in her 70s, she finally decided it was time. But with no experience in publishing and a lifetime of…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Aleena Mohsin Mughal transformed building Pakistan

Spotlight/Changemakers

Aleena Mohsin Mughal: Architect Who Built Empire in Flats

Most people graduate from architecture school and start designing buildings. Aleena Mohsin Mughal looked at that path and walked straight past it. While her classmates at the National College of Arts polished CVs and chased internships, Aleena was sketching…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Shameelah Ismail beside digital beauty platform

Spotlight/Changemakers

Shameelah Ismail: The Woman Who Digitized Dignity Here

Shameelah Ismail didn’t set out to become a feminist icon. She set out to solve a problem most people ignored because it was considered normal. Women in Pakistan’s beauty industry worked long hours, earned little, and had no flexibility. Many were highly…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

Independent theater performers raw dramatic stage

Spotlight/Indymedia

Theater Isn't Dead: It Stopped Waiting for Permission

How institutional gatekeeping killed itself and why artists are building their own stages In 2009, I got my golden ticket. The Roundabout Theatre Company, that venerable nonprofit with three Broadway houses and a subscriber base older than most of the…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

tracy-moore

Spotlight/Indymedia

I ABANDONED MYSELF A LOT

Tracy Moore on survival, the selves she buried, and the ones she refused to let go. Tracy Moore is telling me about her mother when she stops. “Just give me a sec.” She’d been describing an MRI appointment. Taking her mother to the hospital. Helping her…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

yadira

Spotlight/Changemakers

What Was Taken, What Was Kept

Yadira Bakhuis didn’t inherit a legacy. She fought one back. The day her father bought Koraal Tabak, he put all his children in the Cadillac El Dorado — the big one, the convertible, the kind of car that announces itself before it arrives — and drove them to…

By Joseph Tito (@thedaddiaries)

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Hormonal health is one of the most underaddressed areas of wellness — and one of the most impactful. Changes in energy, mood, body composition, sleep, and libido are often dismissed as inevitable, when in many cases they're directly connected to hormonal imbalances that can be assessed, understood, and treated. Jova Medical Clinic in London, Ontario takes that conversation seriously. Between the Covers Magazine subscribers receive a free 15-minute online consultation with Dr. Alisha Smith, Jova Medical's hormone health specialist. The consultation is conducted virtually, making it accessible to patients across Ontario regardless of location. It's a no-commitment opportunity to speak directly with a qualified medical professional about your hormonal health, ask the questions you haven't known where to take, and understand what options may be available to you. Dr. Smith's focus includes bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), as well as hormonal injections such as Sermorelin and Tesamorelin — treatments that address growth hormone deficiency, support metabolic function, and are increasingly sought by patients looking to manage the effects of hormonal decline proactively and under medical supervision. The consultation is designed to be informative rather than prescriptive — a starting point. Whether you're already exploring BHRT and want a second perspective, or you're earlier in the process and simply want to understand what hormonal therapy involves from a practitioner who specialises in it, this is a worthwhile first step. Jova Medical operates at 1067 Valetta Street in London, Ontario, with in-clinic services available alongside virtual care options like this one. For hormone therapy consultations in Ontario, BHRT options in southwestern Ontario, or simply a physician who approaches hormonal health with the seriousness it deserves, this subscriber perk is worth using. Subscribe to Between the Covers Magazine to book your complimentary consultation with Dr. Alisha Smith.

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Not everything makes the front page, and a lot of what does deserves a second look. Spotlight is the section that pays attention: to media bias, to the stories getting missed, to the voices that should be amplified and aren't. This is editorial content with a point of view, written for women who want more from their media diet. We dig into how media bias shapes what we know and believe, point you toward the best independent news sources actually worth your time, and engage honestly with feminist ideas, what intersectionality means in practice, who feminism serves and who it leaves out. Understanding media bias isn't paranoia. It's literacy. And this section is committed to building it.