Biden orders airstrikes in Syria
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups.…
Category: Canada
Vaccinations set to ramp up heading into spring, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the outlook for summer and spring is good, as long as Canadians continue to be…
Female officers push for change in military
A former logistics officer and author of Girls Need Not Apply says she’s not surprised by the allegations of misconduct…
Bill C-22 looks at repealing mandatory minimum penalties
Criminal defence lawyer Janani Shanmuganathan says the introduction of Bill C-22 is ‘welcome news.’ She says it’s an important step,…
Ontario slammed for slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout
As Ontario reveals that its online vaccine booking portal will be launched March 15, critics point out that Alberta and…
NASA videos show Perseverance landing on Mars
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover safely landed on the surface of the Red Planet last week and, for the first time,…
More data needed to stop anti-Asian racism, says advocate
Queenie Choo of the Vancouver advocacy group SUCCESS says a collection of race-based data from all institutions across the country…
Educators create new resources to diversify school curriculum
Three educators — Mary Tran, Bobbie-Jo Leclair and Lorraine Harris — talk about the importance of teaching diverse curriculums as…
Black and biracial women push for access to hair care in B.C.
Several local Black and biracial women are on a mission to educate B.C. stylists about textured afro and curly hair.…
How a comedian's joke sparked a debate about freedom of speech in comedy
Popular Canadian comedian Mike Ward has been ordered to pay $42000 to Jérémy Gabriel after making jokes at his expense…