Within the rugby community there are many successful people, men of course being recognized the most but also women who continue to thrive and inspire others on and off the pitch. One exceptional player that always stands out in my mind is Mandy Marchak, a former member of the Canadian National Women’s Sevens and Fifteens …
When it comes to rugby, teamwork is a very important aspect. You must learn to respect your teammates, opposition and referee, both on and off the field. Though, of course many conflicts can arise, but it is how those conflicts are managed that allow a team to be successful. Depending which version of rugby you …
The world of sport is forever changing. Strategies, game plans, athletes and skills are always advancing to help teams to reach success. Rugby is no different. A huge trend that has been on the rise for a few years now is technology. Technology and athletes are quite similar in the fact they are always developing …
Being a part of the rugby community for as many years as I have been, has added a lot of value to my life. I have learned many valuable lessons in regard to who I am and how I conduct myself. Participating in a sport at its highest level can come with a lot of …
Rugby sevens is a sport that has been growing steadily in Canada over the past few years after making its debut in the 2016 Olympics that took place in Rio De Janerio. It has engaged fans of all ages since then, as there is no real in-depth knowledge of the sport needed to enjoy the …
A persuasive argument about implementing wildlife bridges throughout Ontario, Canada. Within the province of Ontario, Canada there is a growing population of 14.5 million people (Statistics Canada, 2019) within that the Ministry of Transportation (2005) states that around the 8.5 million drivers held a valid license in 2005, this number has only increased over the …
In today’s world, young adults are pressured to attend either college or university. It is a well-known fact that post-secondary education is one of the many key factors to a successful career. But how does one choose between either college or university? There are so many elements that come into play and of course, pros …
By allowing post-secondary schools to offer free tuition this could result in the closing of smaller, less financially strong schools. All schools receive different funding and financial support. Allowing schools to offer free tuition would take away the competition of schools battling for one student. Resulting in a smaller enrollment of first year students for …
Thinking back to Blog 3 that I posted about the article “After long wait, 11 new names added to Canada’s list of species at risk” by Ivan Semenuik I continue to be disappointed in the Canadian government system. I am dumbfounded by their lack of concern and action taken towards protecting Canada’s diverse wildlife and …
Reviewing my “This I Believe” assignment I feel confident in my writing. I feel I have a strong voice and can engage readers by using detail. I never really believed this, that I was a strong writer, until receiving feedback from fellow peers and instructors. I enjoy writing because it is a way to express …
