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1 week ago | 
granthaven.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
By Amanda Modaragamage, Gazette ReporterA controversial motion to ban flags — including the Rainbow Pride flag — at local Catholic schools was narrowly voted down by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) on April 28. Locally, the proposed policy could have affected families and students at Holy Family Catholic Elementary School in New Hamburg. The motion failed by a 5-4 vote.
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1 week ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in North America, so it’s no wonder patients are looking for new ways to monitor their health conveniently. Recently, claims across social media platforms have advertised the use of smartphone applications to accurately monitor blood pressure, detect changes in mental health status, and even alert the user of an abnormal heart rate.
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2 weeks ago | 
granthaven.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning across Canada, a time to remember and honour those who have lost their lives or been injured due to a workplace tragedy. The day also sheds light on the importance of improving health and safety in the workplace to prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
theeverygirl.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
What do you do when the path you choose for your career doesn’t turn out to be what you thought it would be? This is the question I asked myself after becoming a nurse. I’ve always loved the profession, so it’s not like I doubted that it was for me, but something about the path I was on had me feeling stuck and unfulfilled. I wanted a deeper sense of purpose, and I had no idea where to find it.
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May 22, 2024 | 
theeverygirl.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
If we’ve learned anything from the weight loss trends touted as the be-all and end-all, it’s this: The “one best weight loss method” does not exist. After all, every body is unique and the most effective way to lose weight is one that feels good for you. That said, there are weight loss formulas that take a more balanced approach and don’t equate weight loss and healthy eating with eating less or restricting foods, making them more sustainable in the long run. Case in point: the 5/25/25 method.
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May 5, 2024 | 
theeverygirl.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
Staying hydrated is nothing revolutionary, yet no one is drinking enough water. Optimal hydration helps enhance cognitive function, improve mood, and allow your organs to function effectively. Increasing your water intake can also improve gut health as it and helps you absorb nutrients. It also aids in and keeping your skin clear and supple by hydrating the skin from the inside out, which can help to reduce dryness, dullness, and fine lines.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
alive.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
Gut health is trending—but, unfortunately, so is misinformation. The hashtag #GutTok has more than 1 billion views on TikTok, and topics range from the downsides of drinking water with meals to the benefits of drinking olive oil. We’re breaking down the truth about popular gut health myths to help you scroll past unfounded claims and stick to science-backed facts.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
therecord.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
By Amanda Modaragamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stratford Times The 2024 Canadian Dairy XPO celebrated its milestone 10-year anniversary this year at the Burnside Agriplex in Stratford, drawing a record-breaking total attendance of 17,178 over the two-day event. Day two saw nearly 8,000 attendees, also setting a new record and marking a slight increase from the previous year's turnout.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
therecord.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
By Amanda Modaragamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stratford Times The Anne Frank House announced earlier this month that John Kasner, retired general manager of the Stratford Perth Museum, is the new coordinator for the Anne Frank House activities in Canada. Education and reflection on history are crucial elements of the Anne Frank Exhibit, which was displayed twice at the Stratford Perth Museum under Kastner's management.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
therecord.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
By Amanda Modaragamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stratford Times A subcommittee of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Stratford focusing on climate change has just launched an anti-idling campaign to educate the community on the effects of idling in a vehicle for more than one minute. This campaign is in accordance with Stratford's idling-control bylaw, which prohibits vehicles from idling for more than one minute in the City of Stratford.
