Saying goodbye to Max Khan
Hundreds flocked to the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) centre in Mississauga to pay their respects to Oakville’s Ward 6 Councillor Max Khan on Mar. 30. Khan, 46, died Mar. 29 at Oakville Trafalgar […]
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54 dead as Russian fishing trawler sinks
A Russian fishing trawler sank in just minutes in the icy waters of the Pacific ocean near the Kamchatka Peninsula early April 2. As many as 54 of the 132 people on board were killed, rescue workers and investigators said. […]
Ontario to review solitary confinement policies
In response to the growing debate about solitary confinement and its impact on prisoners with mental-health issues,the Ontario government has decided to conduct a review of its policies, especially considering the use of segregation in provincial […]
Canadian celebrities reach new heights
Canadian celebrities Cheryl Bernard, Corey Vidal, JD Scott, and Rick Campbell are joining Team World Vision on a climb to the top of Africa’s highest mountain in the hopes of ending child slavery. The 8 day […]
Fifty Shades director fades from the background
Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor Johnson has announced she will not return to direct the sequel, Fifty Shades Darker. Sam Taylor Johnson says directing Fifty Shades of Grey has been an intense and […]
At least 20 confirmed dead in Kenyan hostage stand-off
Al Shabaab militants are executing hostages at Garissa University College in Kenya in what is still an ongoing stand-off between government forces and the Somalian jihadist group. There are reports that some of the victims […]
Ontario to offer hydro discounts for low-income residents
Many Ontario residents will see an increase in their hydro bills starting January 2016 as the government cuts costs for low-income residents. An estimated $30 will be discounted from the hydro bills of roughly 500,000 […]
Ontario Government Raises Minimum Wage
Ontario has raised its minimum wage from $11 to $11.25 an hour effective Oct 1. This increase in wages will give Ontario workers the second highest rate in Canada, following the Northwest Territories. In the fall, […]
More than just comics at a con
Comicon conventions are growing in size and popularity, and are changing each year to suit the needs of the attending public. At this year’s 2015 Toronto Comicon event, anime, horror, superheroes and science fiction were just […]
Raptors beat T-wolves in Wiggins’ Toronto debut
As excited as Canadian basketball fans were to see Andrew Wiggins in the flesh, they were probably more excited to see the Raptors earn their first back to back victory in a month. In a […]