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This is a story I’ve been dying to tell for a very long time–the tale of a boy named Max who finds himself born into a society of villains, and… Continue reading "Mr Hollister’s School of Villainy Chapter 1 by Leisha Senko (@LeishaSenko)"
I’ve never before been short on words–especially when it comes to writing for the Advocate–so when I found myself staring at a blank page this month, I was more than… Continue reading "Life Isn’t About Test Scores by Leisha Senko (@LeishaSenko)"
Richard Reynolds breaks the law. Day in and day out, sometimes while shrouded in the cover of night. His well-documented crimes have sparked a whole slew of copycats. So many,… Continue reading "Rebellion and Radishes (Leisha Senko, @LeishaSenko)"
When I was ten, I lived beside a park, and a rather ordinary one at that. It had one old, creaky see-saw, a row of six swings, and two metal… Continue reading "Cigarettes and Philosophy (Leisha Senko, @LeishaSenko)"
Growing up, I hated the idea of small towns. Images of nosy neighbours, rampant local gossip, and small minded thinking haunted me. Volunteerism and collective activities, general niceties among strangers,… Continue reading "Craving Community (Leisha Senko, @LeishaSenko)"
I left Brantford in grade six, only to come back for university, years later. Arriving on day one, in 2009, I was genuinely excited, but the state of the city… Continue reading "Community Building (Leisha Senko, @LeishaSenko)"
Katimavik, a program that’s touched millions, enlisted thousands, and changed for the better hundreds of communities across Canada, is officially no more. Its cancellation, and other strong austerity measures like… Continue reading "Katimavik: Why It Matters To Us (Leisha Senko, @LeishaSenko)"