PICTURE the world as 100 people
If the world were 100 people, how many would be adults, children, able to read and write, have a college degree or own a computer? The 100 People Foundation focuses on creating a greater understanding of […]
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Social media fuel celebrity obsession
When Justin Bieber fans frantically took to cutting themselves and posting pictures online to stop the star from smoking pot, celebrity obsession among young people reached new heights. Celebrity obsession in modern culture is a […]
Mapping Muslims: America’s war on itself
The United States of America strikes again. American citizens, who also happen to be Muslim, are under surveillance in an effort to prevent terrorism. The question of whether there is any evidence that can lead […]
Revisit Canada’s homosexual blood ban
Arguments over the ethics of receiving compensation for blood donation seem trivial when a portion of the Canadian population is still unethically barred from donating. Homosexual men who have had relations with other men since […]
YOU are armed with freedom
Social media have picked up on Amnesty International’s online plea to support a first ever bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty being negotiated by world leaders to help keep weapons out of the hands of rapists, warlords […]
Ouya gaming system: the “Kickstarter wonderboy”
Ouya is the newest gaming system brought to you by crowd funding. The company was aiming to raise $950,000 and found itself with over $8 million in donations through Kickstarter. Ouya was created by using […]
Transgender rights bill passed
The House of Commons voted to pass a bill that ensures rights for transgendered identified individuals Mar. 27. Bill C-279, introduced by NDP MP Randall Garrison back in 2011, “amends the Canadian Human Rights Act to include […]
Mayor Ford: all gravy, no beef
Mayor Rob Ford’s seemingly limitless penchant for buffoonery has masked the most important feature of his administration: it hasn’t really done anything. Ford is a man who stands by his word, which, presumably, means that […]
Creator of Rob Ford spreadsheet is just “a regular office drone and smart alek”
Toronto mayor Rob Ford is in the news once again today with new allegations about his misuse of city resources. For many Torontonians, this is yet another addition to a long list of embarrassments for […]
Oakville YMCA president steps down
Toronto’s gain is Oakville’s loss. Oakville president and chief executive officer Darryl McKenzie has announced he is stepping down from the organization after three-and-a-half years. He is joining the Toronto Pan-Am Games as vice-president in […]