LIKE clockwork, opponents of the absolute divorce bill, led by the clergy, have come out in force, raising the same tired arguments against a measure that every other country in the world already has. The bishops, and the politicians who seek their benediction, say a divorce law would weaken the …
Read More »North Korea sends more ‘filth’-filled balloons into South, Seoul says
North Korea launched more trash-carrying balloons toward the South after a similar campaign earlier in the week, according to South Korea’s military, in what Pyongyang calls retaliation for activists flying anti-North Korean leaflets across the border. Pyongyang says move in response to anti-North leaflets flown across border. North Korea launched …
Read More »Mexico’s next president will be a woman after historic election, but will she be a feminist?
Many feminists have the impression that the earlier struggles for greater representation of women in Mexican politics have been used by the two leading candidates to advance their campaigns for the presidency without actually committing to real change for women. Leading candidates seem to have avoided committing to real change …
Read More »A ‘new sensitivity’ for the royals as a U.K. election looms
As members of the Royal Family put some planned engagements on hold during the U.K. election campaign, there is another reminder of the fine line royals walk in wanting to be seen to be above politics, along with hints that in the reign of King Charles, there may be changes …
Read More »After attacking the Speaker, would Poilievre consider parliamentary reform?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has periodically waxed poetic about the House of Commons. But would he be willing to follow through on parliamentary reform ideas pitched by members of his caucus? The Opposition bench has had some good ideas about constructive changes to the House of Commons. While his party …
Read More »Yuka Saso bags 2nd US Women’s Open title
Yuka Saso of Japan lines up a putt on the 17th green during the final round of the US Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club on June 02, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images / AFP) LANCASTER, United States – Yuka Saso has won …
Read More »Weather delays search for 3 experienced climbers missing in B.C. backcountry
A search and rescue effort is underway for three experienced mountaineers in Garibaldi Park, near Squamish, B.C. Rescuers say the trio were last seen on Friday morning in very difficult terrain near Atwell Peak, a 2,655-metre summit just south of Mount Garibaldi. Rain and dense fog making it difficult for …
Read More »U of T grad ceremonies set to begin as encampment remains
Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of Toronto students begin Monday against the backdrop of a pro-Palestinian encampment that has remained on campus for weeks despite a trespass notice and looming legal action. All events set to proceed as planned with ‘extra precautions,’ university says. Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of …
Read More »B.C. woman fuming that seniors’ advocacy group CARP in bed with Big Tobacco company
A B.C. woman says it’s “offensive” that Canada’s largest advocacy group for seniors has teamed up with Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, a tobacco giant now promoting e-cigarettes. A tobacco researcher says it’s the latest effort by big tobacco to encourage unhealthy and addictive vaping. CARP calls B.C. critic ‘woke’, won’t …
Read More »Hundreds of Alberta evacuees still in hotels, temporary accommodations after 2023 wildfires
Wildfires have forced thousands of Albertans to temporarily leave their homes this spring, but hundreds of residents are still grappling with the effects of last year’s fires, having no homes yet to return to. High Level has been home for hundreds of Fox Lake evacuees since last May. Wildfires forced …
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