Multiple Canadian Hockey players sexually assaulted a woman and the league paid her not to talk
In the aftermath, significant sponsors have withdrawn their support.
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Protests against the Communist Party are threatening its domination in China
A deadly fire in Urumqi sparked anger among Chinese towards harsh restrictions, and protesters took to the streets in major cities of the country.
The one-way ticket to starting a new life
After the introduction of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, lots of Hong Kongers have embarked on a one-way trip and settled elsewhere.
Russia tried creating patriotic lessons in schools. Teachers resisted.
While the newly-created course aims to promote pro-Russian outlooks in students, a lot of teachers risk punishment to push back.
Post-pandemic travel might not be what you’re hoping for
As international travel resumes, airports in Canada and around the world are struggling to handle the soaring demand.
“Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” is a visual masterpiece full of breathtaking landscapes and stunning CGI
The Amazon Prime series Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power had a lot to live up to. But while the plot and characterization had some fans complaining, the visuals benefited from advances in CGI technology to create a world worthy of the Tolkien books.
Let’s take a moment and appreciate how terrible Thor: Love and Thunder was
From inconsistent plot points, random and irrelevant villain origin stories, and an excessive amount of Guns n’ Roses songs, to giant goats screaming at the top of their lungs, Thor: Love and Thunder is a film you can love to hate.
As Iranian women protest the Islamic regime, a brutal crackdown is making life intolerable
It has been over 50 days since Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, was killed by the ‘morality police’ for inappropriately wearing her hijab, which caused nationwide protests against the Islamic regime in Iran.
Hocus Pocus 2 is a hilarious, witty, and nostalgic sequel to the Halloween classic
The Sanderson sisters are back from the dead for Hallow’s Eve once again. They are here to take revenge on a reverend that wronged them over 300 years ago, but there are three teenagers that are doing all they can to stop the witches.
The New Season Of Stranger Things Has Sparked Interest In The Audience From The Dramatic Change In Genre, Bringing New Heights Of Fright To The Table
Stranger Things season 4 has yet to disappoint with plot twists that will have you on the edge of your seat clawing your way to find out what will happen next.
Apology Probably Not Good Enough
Pope Francis apologizes for the role that the Catholic Church played in abuse against Indigenous peoples
Spain may become Europe’s first country to offer paid menstrual leave
“In theory, if you have a painful period, you should be as entitled as any other illness,” People who menstruate often suffer from period pain which has a huge influence on their ability to work which is why there is a discussion about paid menstrual leave for workers in Spain.
Tech Experts Concerned About Tech Giant Huawei’s Effects on Canada’s 5G Network
Concerns voiced by many Canadian citizens cause the thin wall of trust between Canada and China to slowly give way.
Monkeypox continues to spread, leaving health experts worried
Although the name might seem strange and funny at first, from the remote African regions a further virus is nowContinue Reading
Welcome to the country where being Islamophobic is accepted 
While France was voting for its next president, the Islamic community feared for its own future. 5.7 million Muslims liveContinue Reading
Anti-trans bills in the USA are also being felt across the border
Canadian teens share how the anti-trans bills in the United States makes them feel and what the wider impacts could be.
Word choices in Kendrick Lamar’s transgender narrative “Auntie Diaries” stir controversy
Kendrick uses the f slur as well as misgendering and deadnaming in a new song, showing confused support for the transgender community.
High school students invest time and effort into athletics but persistently overestimate their chances of going pro
Half a million American high school students play basketball each year. A little over 50 will make it to the NBA.
Northwest Burnaby is becoming a destination
It’s hard not to notice all the development in the neighbourhood, but what is happening at these construction sites?
Vancouver’s plans for intense summer heat domes address climate equality through community programs
Increasing tree coverage and more social programs are among strategies being used to reduce the impacts of climate change.
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