America: the land of opportunity, fame and unpaid maternity leave
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Category: News
Is the carbon tax the reason behind high gas prices?
The carbon tax is an easy target, but the policy is only a part of the gas price picture.
Gun violence is on the rise in Canada
While the public imagination is often centered on religious conflict, gang violence due to the illicit drug trade is the real driver.
Here’s what 18 countries are doing to reduce CO2 emissions, and it’s working
This group of developed nations have found their ways of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. With the United States and Europe’s huge increase in renewable energy, could be a start to decreasing global rates if the rest of us join in.
Canada needs new power
Canada’s main export are fossil fuels like oil and coal but these industries are starting to tank. What are some alternatives to oil that we can utilize?
Arson set at Langara College sparks questions
The suspect is believed to have sent taunting messages to the school after fleeing the scene, though his motive is unconfirmed
This is what 21 Savage’s deportation case revealed about him
The Atlanta rapper isn’t afraid to get into trouble, but when he was about to get deported, he felt afraid of what was going to happen.
Whistler Ski Resort’s new ownership is damaging its reputation
Multi-billion dollar ski company Vail, is lowering salaries by almost half and targeting their sales towards non-local skiers.
What Went Down With Jussie Smollett?
Jussie Smollett claimed he was the victim of a brutal assault, but ended up being accused of perpetrating a hoax by the police.
After 5-years the Jonas Brothers are back and showing growth
By participating together in a documentary about their lives as soloists, the Jonas Brothers rebuilt their relationship together and found an old spark they wanted to relight.
Students are missing class to vape
Bathroom breaks are taking on new meaning as students find their learning interrupted by nicotine cravings.
Who the Yellow Vests are and what they want?
The Yellow Vests are fed up with Macron’s economic and climate policies, causing over a quarter of a million people to take to the streets in protest in November 2018.
Our protective clouds could vanish
If carbon dioxide levels reach above a certain point, these UV-blocking clouds will be gone.
A complex and risky impasse could result in a civil war in Venezuela
A huge crisis ongoing in Venezuela since 2010 got intensified when the opposition leader declared himself interim president early this year.
Chris Robinson’s New Earth Mud is the most underrated debut blues rock album of all time
New Earth Mud is a very diverse, soulful, blues rock album written all by Chris Robinson. It was released in 2002 and has not gained nearly as much attention as it deserves.
Tesla turns back on bold plans to close all stores
Tesla is moving to a mainly online-based approach, targeting the brand to a younger audience.
Hesitant municipalities and in-depth security screenings are leaving legal cannabis dispensaries in B.C few and far between
The Province seems to be relying on illegal dispensaries to meet demand until they can get enough legally operating.
Japan Withdraws From International Whaling Commission
Afters years as a member, while exploiting loopholes to hunt whales, Japan finally parts ways with the IWC.
Crystal meth use among teens is a challenge for Maple Ridge’s new mayor
Under the gazebo in Peace Park, kids smoking meth are one symptom of the city’s drug and crime crisis.
When the news of a lost artist strikes the media, all heads are turned in the direction of the tragedy
Streaming spikes in the days after a musical artist passes away, leading to a reconsideration of their work.
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