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CANADA: London attack comes amid federal government inaction on Islamophobia, expert says

CANADA: London attack comes amid federal government inaction on Islamophobia, expert says

Wilfrid Laurier prof says the attack that left four members of a Muslim family dead is another episode in a series of attacks that targeted Muslim Canadians across the country in the last few years amid lack of concerted government action to tackle the rise in Islamophobia
COVID-19: Pandemic has created regional tourism hotspots as big cities suffer

COVID-19: Pandemic has created regional tourism hotspots as big cities suffer

With the next travel season upon us, governments can use various strategies tailored to the geographical trends of COVID-19 tourism
ONTARIO: MNRF finds 64 rotting walleye dumped on Muskoka River shoreline

ONTARIO: MNRF finds 64 rotting walleye dumped on Muskoka River shoreline

Some were left to waste whole
OPINION: The argument in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children

OPINION: The argument in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children

Researchers offer philosophical, ethical arguments in favour of mandatory COVID vaccines for kids
CANADA: Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools

CANADA: Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools

Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, says an apology would not only recognize the harms caused by residential schools, but would also be a sign of respect and the first step toward healing
CANADA: Motion passes urging feds drop court actions on rulings regarding First Nations kids

CANADA: Motion passes urging feds drop court actions on rulings regarding First Nations kids

Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, demanded that Ottawa "stop further pain against children and do the right thing"
CANADA: Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists

CANADA: Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists

Trudeau says anyone coming to Canada needs to be fully vaccinated before arriving because the country can't risk another wave of COVID-19
CANADA: Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says

CANADA: Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says

Guilbeault told the House of Commons ethics committee that a new regulator will handle child pornography and non-consensual material, but that Bill C-10 will steer clear of content moderation, including for porn
BEYOND LOCAL: How to cope when your dream job is a nightmare

BEYOND LOCAL: How to cope when your dream job is a nightmare

Employees are often shocked to find their dream job involves menial tasks and drudgery, and while they may need to manage their expectations, employers should also be more honest about the true nature of the jobs they’re hiring for
CANADA: Feds approve COVID-19 travel exemption for Stanley Cup playoffs

CANADA: Feds approve COVID-19 travel exemption for Stanley Cup playoffs

Plan includes rules, protocols that teams and players must abide by