The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner is an annual event held in Washington, D.C., usually in late April or early May. The dinner brings together journalists, media personalities, and politicians to celebrate the importance of a free press and raise money for scholarships for aspiring journalists. Last night’s dinner was no exception, with President Joe Read More…
Proportional Representation (PR) has been a topic of much debate and discussion in Canadian politics. The idea of proportional representation is simple: instead of a winner-takes-all system, seats in Parliament are allocated proportionally to the number of votes each party receives. While this may sound like a fairer system, many governments and politicians have been Read More…
NORTHLAKE TEXAS., April 25, 2023 – QuadraByte, a global provider of data, AI, integration, and blockchain solutions, announces Patrick Copeland as Chief Legal Officer effective April 24, 2023. Mr. Copeland joins QuadraByte from Chamblee Ryan, P.C. (Dallas, Texas), one of the top litigation firms in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for over 20 years. As Chief Read More…
Today, Skills Canada Saskatchewan kicks off its annual skills competition, with apprentices, post-secondary students, and high school students from across the province competing in more than 25 categories for medals and the chance to represent Saskatchewan at the Skills Canada National competition. This event marks the first time the competition has been held in person Read More…
Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra today announced the launch of a new call for proposals under the Oceans Protection Plan’s Abandoned Boats Program. The program aims to remove abandoned and wrecked vessels in Canadian waters, which can cause harm to the environment and public safety. The Canadian government is taking further action to remove Read More…
Today, the Canadian Government announced a historic investment into research initiatives for various post-secondary institutions across the country. The strategic research initiatives have been chosen to receive the $1.4 billion in funding from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) are diverse and wide-ranging. From genomics to clean shipping, from electrifying communities to tackling child Read More…
The entertainment industry is mourning the passing of Jerry Springer, the former mayor and talk-show host who passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 79. Springer had a long and storied career in politics and entertainment, impacting both fields. Born in London, England, in 1944, Springer moved to the United States with Read More…
Carolyn Bryant Donham, a woman who accused 14-year-old Emmett Till of making sexual advances towards her and whistling at her, leading to Till’s brutal murder, passed away at the age of 88 due to cancer, as confirmed by Megan LeBoeuf, chief investigator for the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office. Her death provides an opportunity for reflection Read More…
In recent news, the United States House of Representatives has increased the debt ceiling to $1.5 trillion dollars, but not without some major concessions and political maneuvering. The Bill was passed with razor-thin margins of 217-215 votes and was loaded with what many are calling “poison pills” that the GOP says would cut spending by Read More…
The right to bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right, and access to safe and legal abortion is integral to that right. However, as abortion rights are under threat across the United States, there is a growing need to protect and defend abortion rights in other regions as well. The Manitoba NDP is taking action Read More…
A major operation has been carried out by the Czech, Finnish and Hungarian authorities in coordination with Europol and Eurojust, leading to the arrest of 13 human traffickers responsible for forcing over 400 women into sexual labour. The network recruited victims primarily from the Czech Republic and transported them to Finland and other Scandinavian countries Read More…
Do you fear losing your priceless possessions? Do you want to understand how to retrieve them effectively? From material items like jewelry, gadgets, and antiques to intangible possessions like intellectual property, papers, and data, valuable assets can be anything. It can be upsetting, expensive, and time-consuming to lose these assets. However, if you act quickly Read More…
Money is an essential part of our lives, and it plays a significant role in our relationships, particularly in romantic relationships. While it may not be the most romantic topic, it’s crucial to understand how money impacts our relationships and how to manage it effectively to build and maintain happy and healthy partnerships. In this Read More…
Appointed premier of Manitoba dreams of privatization.
Today, the government of Canada proposed new legislation to amend the Criminal Code and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act to make the National Sex Offender Registry stronger and improve the criminal justice system’s response to victims’ needs. The proposed changes include responding to a Supreme Court decision by making changes to the automatic registration Read More…
On April 26, 1986, the world witnessed one of the most devastating nuclear disasters in history when reactor number four at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the former Soviet Union exploded, causing widespread radioactive contamination in the surrounding areas. This year marks the 37th anniversary of the disaster, which has left a lasting impact Read More…
UEFA Women’s Champions League Final: Ticket Sales to Resume May 15 “UEFA urges all football fans to refrain from purchasing tickets or hospitality packages from unauthorized sellers, agents or websites, as such tickets may be counterfeit or invalid and an unaware purchaser may be refused admission to the stadium.” Ticket sales for the UEFA Women’s Read More…
The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is often referred to as the most powerful amendment that nobody talks about. Passed by Congress in 1789 and ratified in 1791, it is the last of the amendments that make up the Bill of Rights. In simple terms, the Tenth Amendment establishes that any power, law, Read More…
On April 25, 2023, President Joe Biden officially announced his candidacy for re-election, with Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate. There were doubts that Biden would seek another term and rumours of a potential change in a running mate, but those were put to rest as the president made his announcement to a Read More…
Iconic singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte passed away Tuesday afternoon at the age of 96. Belafonte, who was known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, left a lasting impact on the music world and beyond. Belafonte died peacefully at home from heart arrest, surrounded by his loved ones. Belafonte’s career spanned over Read More…
Today, the Government of Canada has concluded the framework of its policy update on the restriction of advertising of food and beverages to children, citing the negative impact that such ads can have on children’s health. Most of these ads promote unhealthy foods, which contribute to excess intakes of sodium, sugars, or saturated fat, which Read More…
“A man’s gotta know his limitations.” – Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry in Magnum Force (1973) Last Wednesday, Gil Penalosa, who finished 2nd in last October’s Toronto mayoral election with 98,525 votes, announced he decided not to run in the current June 26th byelection. Instead, Gil has decided to endorse Oliva Chow in hopes of uniting the Read More…
