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First Person

'Is this going to survive another hurricane?' After Fiona, I ask myself this all the time

Omair Imtiaz felt light-headed seeing the extent of natures fury, but the spirit of determination on P.E.I. helped awaken a sense of purpose to rebuild not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well.
First Person

Gen COVID: I worry for my child who has known nothing but the pandemic

They say it takes a village to raise a child, writes Omar Imtiazas he reflects on his daughter's second birthday. But that has not been the case for children born in the pandemic.

Here are 5 great reasons to mow that's right, mow your leaves

Don't just rake them into a pile and, worse, toss them away. As contributor Omair Imtiaz writes, mowing your leaves can feed your garden and help save the world.
First Person

First Person: The COVID-19 vaccine experience on P.E.I.

Health-care worker Omair Imtiaz shares his first-person account of the vaccination experience on P.E.I. for anyone who may still be hesitating to get their vaccine.

5 tips for newcomers from someone who's been there: Opinion

After almost a decade on the Island, Omair Imtiaz passes on some helpful tips for newcomers to P.E.I.

Ready, set, Ramadan! Everything you need to know: Point Of View

There are a few simple things that Islanders can do as a community for Muslims during this month of Ramadan like waiting until after sunset for dinner parties to which Muslim friends are invited.

Why we need to rally together to leave plastic behind: Opinion

The waste we produce is being mismanaged. Even our current recycling systems are flawed to say the least, argues Omair Imtiaz.