By Deron Hamel While recovering from a tonic-clonic seizure, Lyndsey Canini says she found inspiration and motivation to continue pursuing her studies in creative writing and criminology after learning about the life of one of the world’s most celebrated authors. At the time, the University of Ottawa student says she had been released from…
By Deron Hamel Luke Jan was 27 and working an office job in the private sector when he was diagnosed with epilepsy. The lack of accommodation Luke received from his employer following his diagnosis had a profound impact on him and would steer his career path in a new direction. At the time, Luke decided…
By Deron Hamel Epilepsy Ontario is calling on the Ministry of Health to increase core funding to epilepsy agencies across the province to enhance education and supports to help people living with seizure disorders manage their condition while saving the province money by reducing hospital visits. The organization is launching an e-letter campaign and asking…
By Deron Hamel Turning negative experiences into positive action has been an important theme in Jeff Tabrizi’s life. The 29-year-old boxer from Burlington has had his share of battles – inside and outside of the ring. But looking back, Tabrizi says those battles made him stronger and helped shape him into who he is today.…
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