Fallout from Trump’s Muslim travel ban
By Graeme Scott and Nora Jartan First it was an order, then it was a suggestion; now, it is federal policy. Over one year after Donald Trump proposed a “complete shutdown of Muslims entering the […]
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Toronto Police face formal complaint over cell phone video
The video surfaced Tuesday sparking outrage, and the man behind the lens is filing a complaint. Toronto Police are under fire after a video of two officers attempting to prevent a man from filming them […]
Human trafficking awareness month
On January 11th 2010, the White House declared January to be the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. North of the border, bipartisan efforts in Ontario have recently gained momentum in addressing the issue […]
Niagara Shelter provides women and children a safe haven
Violence against women and children is unfortunately something that is not new. It is an ongoing issue that is all around us. Whether it happens to us personally, to someone we know, or it is […]
Standing Rock protests and a Trump presidency: what does it all mean for Canada?
The Dakota Access pipeline is at the forefront of further controversy in the wake of a Donald Trump presidential victory, along with the continued defiance from Native American protesters at Standing Rock, ND. Trump’s recent […]
Why aren’t Americans named in the Panama Papers?
It is the biggest leak of financial information in history, though the word leak may not be the right word for a release of this magnitude. On April 3rd, 2016, Panama based corporate service provide […]
Trump backtracks on abortion punishment statement
Donald Trump is in hot water again this week. The Republican presidential hopeful proposed that women who had abortions should be punished in some way. When Trump came under fire for the statements, he appeared […]
Trudeau back in Washington
In his third visit to the U.S. this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended an economic forum in Washington today. Trudeau delivered his thoughts on bilateral trade, Canada’s economic future. “I think confident, optimistic countries, […]
Marineland encouraged to follow SeaWorld’s lead
The SeaWorld announcement that it will stop breeding orcas in its parks puts pressure on Marineland, the Canadian theme park in Niagara Falls, to change its business model and look to rehabilitate the marine species. […]
Shelling shakes Donetsk residents
Fifteen people are dead following the Feb. 4th shelling in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk, according to reports from the country’s government news organization, the Union. A shelter providing food and supplies to the war-worn people of […]