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Ashley Peoples, 05/25/12

Actress

My trailer was a celebrated destination during the storms by campground friends staying in tents. Unlike rainy and cold-to-the-bone camping days in Canada, I could take, and not just dream about, a hot shower. Slummin' it in Cannes means I put plastic bags around my heels to walk through muddied trails, but if it means I walk from that mud to the red carpet, that's all right with me.

Larry Rousseau, 05/24/12

Regional Executive Vice President, Public Service Alliance of Canada

Contrary to what is claimed repeatedly in the mainstream press, students are not saying that they should not pay their "fair share" for education and let the province sink into debt. In the context of the strike, where one stands on the above public financing options is certainly important, but it is ultimately of secondary significance.

The Fat Diaries, 05/25/12

Software Product Manager

My family is, indeed, taking me out to my favourite restaurant. I will enjoy myself and eat/drink moderately. But I am also working out at least five days a week. And tomorrow I'll carve out extra time, enough to run 10K, just for insurance. I am 53 years old and I weigh 231.6 pounds. I never want to weigh more than that ever again.

Kenny Yum, 05/23/12

The Huffington Post is a disruptor. A year after we launched, I can confidently say the readers are coming: As of April, 2.9 million Canadians visited Huffington Post sites to the tune of 415 million page views. We have a tone and personality, and it helps us connect to our audience. It is part of our identity and I think you love us for that.

Supriya Dwivedi, 05/24/12

Law student, Université de Montréal

Last night marked a turning point in the Quebec student conflict, as police arrested over 500 protesters. The police have come under constant attack for being heavy handed in their approach, most often through their employment of tear gas; however, last night they used a different approach. It's called kettling.

Colette Kenney, 05/24/12

Dating & Relationship Coach

Dear Colette, I've been online dating for a few years now and I haven't had all that much luck. When I write to the men I'd like to know better, their replies are either nonexistent or downright mean. I know the reason that they do this: Men are visual, and I'm not all that much to look at. I know that. What is a woman like me to do?

Danielle Crittenden, 05/23/12

Managing Editor, Blogs, The Huffington Post Canada

Those of you who have ever been lucky enough to be part of a start-up have experienced the energy, the long hours, the excitement, the fear, the sense of mission and purpose, and maybe above all, the team bonding that takes place in such an environment. Every time I walk in to the Huffpost offices, I feel the esprit de corps. Happy First Birthday, colleagues, contributors, and readers. Thank you for joining us in this adventure. And please bring your friends!

J.J. McCullough, 05/24/12

Political cartoonist, pundit

Of course, this year's Victoria week was uniquely special since we were able to engage in the never-tiresome debate about the appropriate role of royal symbolism right in the faces of actual royals! With Prince Charles and his current wife in town, perhaps someone could squeeze out a couple hundred words about why England's power couple makes us proud to be Canadian, said the nation's editors.

Debra Macleod, 05/24/12

Relationship expert and couples’ mediator

Don't make any stupid mistakes when your marriage is in a slump. Don't drown your sorrows in a bottle of Jack or jump into bed with the first Facebook friend to give you a poke. For better or for worse, remember? Most marital bad moods will pass quickly enough, but serious mistakes in judgement will hang around a lot longer.

Marlo Thomas, 05/25/12

Actrice, auteur et activiste

Adults often underestimate children's ability to grasp the heart of a concept -- or run with an idea of their own -- but we're wrong. They're a lot smarter and more take-charge than we think. We're seeing that ability take hold now with bullying.

Peter Watt, 05/23/12

Director of Child Protection Advice and Awareness at the NSPCC

Quantitative research on sexting varies but the statistics suggest that between 15 and 40% of young people are involved in sexting, depending on their age and the way sexting is measured.

Arsen Ostrovsky, 05/24/12

Legal Fellow, American Center for Democracy

Just one minute! That's all Israel is asking for. Just one minute of silence at the London Olympics to commemorate the 11 members of the Israeli team murdered by terrorists at the '72 Munich Olympics. But this simple request has been rejected by the International Olympics Committee (IOC).

Annette Bourdeau, 05/24/12

Journalist

Can you believe it's been four years since Will Smith last graced the big screen? That's a long time for fans to go without seeing the "freshest" actor around doling out smooth one-liners in summer blockbusters.

Candice Olson, 05/24/12

Host, Candice Tells All

Peter Worthington, 05/24/12

Co-founder of the Toronto Sun

Harper pledging $110 million in 2015 and beyond -- rather than soldiers training Afghanis -- is more like guilty conscience money than a lifeline for a secure future. So much has already been invested in Afghanistan during the past decade that the country cannot return into the primitive, isolated state it once was. The world doesn't work that way.

Susanne Hudson, 05/24/12

Sales Representative, Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited

A fast market, mostly a seller's market, can lead to multiple offers. Perhaps you've come through this type of offer scenario successfully and are now the proud owner of the home of your dreams! You are thrilled with your purchase but you realize that you did go well above the asking price. Was it too much?
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Tim Hudak, 05/24/12

Leader, Ontario PC Party

Right now, there are more than 11,000 people at Ontario Power Generation and Hydro One making more than $100,000 per year -- more than double the number in 2003. A dose of scrutiny from outside investors on labour costs like these will go a long way to improving how these enterprises are run.