Bronze shoes on the National Famine Way, Ireland.

Honouring Indigenous Aid Towards Irish Famine Relief in Canada  

 The Irish Famine of 1846-1852 was one of the darkest events in Ireland’s history, effectively reducing the population of eight million by half. However, a beacon of light emerged from Canada’s Indigenous peoples, who provided aid to Irish migrants who arrived in Canada, fleeing the famine. To honour their selfless

Preparing to move to Canada: Everything you need to know

 Over the last few decades, Canada has established a reputation as one of the world’s most welcoming countries when it comes to immigration. In the coming years, it is looking to allow 500,000 new immigrants into the country each year to support humanitarian needs, reunite families and boost the economy. 

Traveling Canada: A Guide for Those Who want to Explore the Great White North

 Canada is a sprawling country, that is certainly worth exploring. Though not many think of Canada when they think of vacations, the country has a lot to offer for people interested in a holiday. In this article, we are going to talk about the best places to visit, share some

Canada’s Casino Goldmine: International Business Opportunities in Online Gaming

 Welcome to the online gaming world, where Canada has emerged as a goldmine of international business opportunities. In this article, we'll explore the thriving online gaming industry in Canada, highlighting the lucrative prospects it offers to entrepreneurs and investors worldwide. The Canadian Gaming Boom: A Lucrative Playground Canada has witnessed

A list of MSN News stories about police misconduct

 Provincial watchdog probes often don't lead to charges against police  https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/provincial-watchdog-probes-often-don-t-lead-to-charges-against-police/ar-BB16hHjN?ocid=msedgdhp

Vice

 Assault on 13 year old boy https://www.tiktok.com/@acab604/video/6850882990168345862?u_code=dbkdkdd8km816m&preview_pb=0&language=en&_d=dbkdkghc2584kd&share_item_id=6850882990168345862&timestamp=1595163879&utm_campaign=client_share&app=musically&utm_medium=ios&user_id=6813165400408392710&tt_from=more&utm_source=more&source=h5_m What You Should Do When You Witness Police Brutality https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dyzxdx/what-you-should-do-when-you-witness-police-brutality Toronto cop, who has been paid $1-million on suspension, nears legal decision https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/g5pyqy/toronto-cop-who-has-been-paid-dollar1-million-on-suspension-nears-legal-decision Two Canadian police officers have been charged after killing potential witness https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/3azb39/two-canadian-police-officers-have-been-charged-after-killing-potential-witness Halifax returned a tank: How Canadian cities are

7 of the Best Gambling Places to Visit on Your Next Vacation

 ABOVE: Casino de Montréal If you are looking to gamble on your next vacation, you are in luck. Check out our list here of some of the best gambling places to visit. The exclamations of joy, the sound of chips clinking together, and the lights flashing all add up to

Criteria for Choosing a Top-Rated Essay Writing Service

 How many times has this happened to you? You’re in university and have an essay due at the end of the week but just can’t find the time to get started. You have hockey practice to deal with, plus a test to study for, and an important party to prepare

Crossing the cannabis chasm

 Post-workout recovery drinks. Cold ones to crack open after a tough rugby game or time on the ice. Softgels and vapes for a night out. Topical creams and oils for intimate moments. Within a few short years, all those things – and more – will be cannabis-infused, in one way

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Casual Dining

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we’ll share our picks with you -  our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

Wiisag Corporation: A local cannabis company with a global mission

 Indigenous peoples throughout North America have long harvested, traded and smoked a wide variety of plants for recreational, medicinal and ceremonial purposes. Many Indigenous communities see the legalization of the cannabis industry in Canada as a chance for future prosperity. Wiisag Corporation, a Canadian Indigenous integrated cannabis company, is helping

The Canada-Croatia bond is built on tourism, trade an investment

 Marica Matkovic is the Croatian ambassador to Canada and works from the recently renovated embassy on a historic property in Ottawa’s leafy Sandy Hill neighbourhood. Croatia has a centuries-old history and has been a key player in European affairs dating back to the ninth century when the first Croatian king

Seasons of Catherine Schissel

 All photos courtesy of Catherine Schissel Catherine Schissel has been painting for as long as she can remember. Raised in Kimberley, BC, her father, a game warden, passed on his love for the outdoors to his children. Schissel’s early adulthood was spent raising her four children while farming in southern

Canada should not stray from climate commitments in face of criticism

 Things look bleak these days for the Trudeau government’s Pan-Canadian Framework on climate change (PCF). The framework represents Canada’s primary compliance path with the Paris Climate Accord, requiring provinces to establish a price on carbon or have one imposed by Ottawa. Opposition Conservatives have railed against the plan in the

Social assistance programs in Canada falling behind

 By: Arjumand Siddiqi and Odmaa Sod-Erdene Public health researchers have long known that poverty and poor health are linked, but new evidence suggests that social assistance – the government system designed to provide those in poverty with income support – is not succeeding at protecting health. Using data from national government

Canada & the 2018 World Cup: Impacts and What to Expect in 2026

 How the FIFA World Cup Is Influencing Canadian Football By looking at the history of US football it’s easy to predict what fortunes may befall Canada after they host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The football scene in America battled to take off for over 30 years, but after the

Canada wins bid to co-host 2026 World Cup but work still to be done on and off the field

 Canada, in a joint bid with the United States and Mexico, has won its bid to co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. This is great news for Canadian soccer and a great opportunity to grow the sport in the country. Ottawa, however, will not be among the final sixteen

More spending on health care is an expensive way to buy health

 It’s budget season and Canadian provincial governments are continuing the tradition of spending more on health care than any other single portfolio. For example, Alberta spends almost half of its provincial budget on health – an estimated $22 billion this year – which is more than any other ministry. After

Which Canadian City Could Rival Vegas?

 Las Vegas has cemented itself as the world capital of gambling, gaming, and everything involving cards, a dice and a weekend of high entertainment. But surely somewhere else in the 57,308,738 square miles of planet earth there could be a contender for the crown of the best city to escape

China: The Long Game

 Chinese Ambassador Lu Shaye The Chinese Are Playing the Long Game in the Canada-China Free Trade Talks 冰冻三尺,非一日之寒  The Chinese have a saying  Bīng dòng sān chǐ, fēi yí rì zhī hán  - which literally translated means, Three feet of ice is not formed in a single day. When used

When the Government Says It’s Ok, How Do Parents Say No?

 “Just say no!” That was the rallying cry for teens in the 1980’s. Day after day, week after week, we were told how dangerous drugs were for us. In my first year of high school, a very tall and formidable police officer came into our classroom one day, carrying a

Canada’s Racism: Are we better than our southern neighbours?

 Whether you’ve lived in Canada for 10 seconds or for 10 years, you’ve probably heard that this country is one of the few countries in this day and age that celebrates ethnic diversity and multiculturalism. Though we live in a society in which racial tension plagues public discourses, we Canadians

Soft skills to rule future jobs

 Over the next decade, the job market is going to change dramatically. Old jobs will disappear because of the rise of automation and new ones will arise from new technologies. This change has already begun in Canada, with experts pointing to the “quiet crisis” currently affecting our young people that

The Law That Canada Must Change: Wrongfully Imprisoned Sociology Professor Talks Extradition

 After his return from a 3 year and 2 month stint in solitary confinement in France, Professor Hassan Diab’s wrongful imprisonment is raising questions about Canada’s extradition laws. Lebanese-Canadian Professor Hassan Diab returned to Canada this past January after a French court dropped the charges laid against him for his

Government Slow to Take Action on Opioid Crisis

 The official numbers aren’t out yet, but the number of opioid-related deaths in Canada in 2017 is expected to have surpassed 4,000, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). This is yet another significant increase in opioid-related deaths, up from a record 2,861 deaths in 2016. Supervised injection sites