Critics take aim at American Sniper
Clint Eastwood has done it again with his box office hit American Sniper. On its opening weekend, the Oscar nominee for Best Picture made a whopping $105 million. Despite its popularity at the box office, […]
Month: January 2015
Sun Life makes top 100 list of sustainable companies
The Canadian insurance company Sun Life has once again been named as one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world. Sun Life is also one of only 12 Canadian companies across all industry […]
TTC to launch Presto in 2016
Toronto commuters will be able to use their Presto card on all Toronto Transit Commission-controlled vehicles by the end of 2016, one-year ahead of the TTC’s original 2017 deadline. The TTC currently forecasts that Presto […]
New study reveals the state of mental health in Canada
A new comprehensive report on Canadians and mental health has revealed that caregivers looking after family members with mental health problems is taking its toll on Canadians. The study also flagged a high suicide rate […]
Homeward Bound initiative jump starts an incredible journey
The next three years will be a blessing for 15 impoverished mothers from Halton region. Home Suite Hope, in partnership with Sheridan College, the Oakville Community Foundation, and Halton Region, will be sending five mothers a […]
Music group’s crowdfunding campaign heightens Kickstarter’s profile
The crowdsourcing campaign Kickstarter stands to gain popularity after legendary RnB female group TLC announced Jan. 22 it is using the service to generate funds for its final album. To date, TLC has raised […]
Ontario colleges to draft province-wide sexual assault policy
Later this month, the presidents of 24 public colleges in Ontario will begin to draft a province-wide sexual assault policy. In November 2014, the presidents agreed to standardize their sexual assault policies. The presidents hope […]
Nova Scotia man charged with chemical possession, threatening police
According to the CBC, Nova Scotia RCMP has charged Christopher Phillips with possession of the chemical osmium tetroxide and uttering threats to cause harm or death to police. Phillips was arrested yesterday after police found […]
Double shooting leads to manhunt in Toronto
Two separate shootings in Toronto have sent three people to hospital with one reported to be in serious condition. The first shooting took place Jan. 22 at Islington Avenue and St Andrew Boulevard and left […]
Bomb explodes near Turkish delegation in Somalia
A suicide car bomb exploded at the gate of a Mogadishu hotel, killing five people, including three security guards and a hotel employee in the Somali capital . International news sources are reporting that two […]