Uncertainty surrounding varsity sports in light of the global pandemic has 17-year-old softball player Rachelle Zilavec admittedly anxious but optimistic as she weighs the prospects of even starting her freshman season this year.

For 24 years Antonio GambaleöÏÓãÊÓƵapp classroom has been a place where all have been welcomed and accepted, and for that, the Niagara Region teacher has been recognized with the Rick Hansen FoundationöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Difference Maker Award.

REGINA, SASK. -- Celebrations to mark this yearöÏÓãÊÓƵapp centennial of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame at Wilcox, Sask., had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the pioneering spirit of the charismatic priest from Toronto who willed the college into being continues to resonate.

The eagerness that normally greets the opening of a new school year won’t be found this year. Instead of excitement, new friends, greeting old friends and the anticipation of what will come, these emotions have been replaced by anxiety, fear and concern for our children and grandchildrenöÏÓãÊÓƵapp future health. 

Ceasefires in Ukraine aren’t quite ceasefires.

MONTREAL -- When young Kevin Donovan left MontrealöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Loyola High School 67 summers ago, he could hardly foresee having a son who would one day lead the school to a landmark legal victory for religious freedom.

Setsuko Thurlow, 88, isn’t just disappointed. SheöÏÓãÊÓƵapp choking back tears of frustration and grief as she describes the response sheöÏÓãÊÓƵapp had from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on nuclear disarmament over the last four years.

Although the coronavirus upended Jacqueline Maurais’ hopes of travelling to Germany this summer to see the worldöÏÓãÊÓƵapp most famous Passion Play, like many faithful Canadians, her plans have not been cancelled but postponed.

The Register’s Michael Swan takes snapshots of some of the people making a difference

Bruce Cooke understands the difficulties families face in dealing with a loved oneöÏÓãÊÓƵapp death at any time, let alone when health protocols limiting funerals to a maximum of 10 people.