(June 24, 2022) A supreme court that many observers—including New York’s Attorney General Latitia James—has called “extremist” has struck down the 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion across that country. The decision means the legality of the abortion will be left up to the States. Thirteen states have “trigger laws” that will make abortion illegal … [Read more...] about Canadian Abortion Rights Groups Re-act to US Supreme Court’s striking down Roe v. Wade
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Minister announces nine new members the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS)
(April 22, 2022) The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced the appointment of nine new members to the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) on April 5. The committee came under scathing criticism in March 2021 after it released its first report when it identified mid-pandemic, the biggest issues … [Read more...] about Minister announces nine new members the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS)
Vancouver Police Department Call of Duty recruitment ad taken down while province increases its budget
(March 17, 2022) The Vancouver Police Department latest recruitment video presented a shocking scene that showed officers (soldiers) in tactical gear with assault rifles rappel up and down fiery buildings and descend from helicopters, all to an intense, digitally boosted orchestral soundtrack music that sounds like it was lifted from the latest trailer for Call of … [Read more...] about Vancouver Police Department Call of Duty recruitment ad taken down while province increases its budget
Public trust in government and institutions further deteriorating
(March 14, 2022) While public trust in Canada has been deteriorating since the first CanTrust study in 2016, between January 2021 and January 2022, there was a 10% drop in the number of Canadians who expressed positive trust in Canadian institutions and government. As of January 2022, only one third (34%) of Canadians expressed positive public trust, down from 45% in 2018. … [Read more...] about Public trust in government and institutions further deteriorating
S2 E3 – This is My Real Name: A Stripper’s Memoir
(March 4, 2022) Cid Brunet is a former stripper and emerging writer who spent a decade working in clubs across Canada under the name Michelle. Her first book This Is My Real Name: A Stripper's Memoir is a candid searing memoir of 10 years in the sex trade, a personal guide of the strip club circuit by someone who knows it well. Brunet’s crisp dialogue puts you in the dressing … [Read more...] about S2 E3 – This is My Real Name: A Stripper’s Memoir