Non-corporate coverage
Jack Layton was a beloved political leader, but he was an avowed activist too. He understood the interconnection between the formal world of politics and the need for outside pressure … Read More
From demonology to neurology, the medical establishment has a long history of misinterpreting the ailments of women as expressions of their psychological frailty. Most of us are vaguely familiar with … Read More
Canada is a major player in a coalition shaping the fate of 11 million Haitians, yet few citizens of this country have even heard of the Core Group. Recently, the … Read More
We can’t say we didn’t know a serious crisis was on its way, and it’s unlikely now that the world can avoid disastrous climate change. Humans have been warned for … Read More
On July 13, Bruce Power announced that two reactors at its Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Kincardine, Ontario had violated its operating license. It had “higher than anticipated readings” of … Read More
Pay no attention to the 70,000 Nova Scotians without a family doctor. Ignore the nearly 42,000 children living in poverty across the province. And disregard the tens of thousands of … Read More
For over five years, the tragic death of Soleiman Faqiri in a Canadian prison has received widespread attention in press coverage, demonstrations, and teach-ins. The case has posed a challenge … Read More
Bilateral free trade agreements are not often at the heart of public focus around political firestorms today, however trade accords can speak profoundly to both the inherent priorities and long … Read More
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau did not seem to entirely believe his own arguments when he spoke with reporters on Sunday August 15, following the official launch of an early federal … Read More
Content note: The following contains depictions of sexual abuse, violence, and acts of war that could be triggering for some. With the Taliban quickly taking control of all major Afghan … Read More
Some Canadians are wondering how there can be a fixed date election law, which states elections must be held every four years and not sooner, and yet, in less than … Read More
Homelessness is not something anybody likes to see. We’d rather have poverty tucked away, out of sight, out of mind — in basement apartments, rooming houses and shelters — than … Read More
Canada’s four Atlantic provinces have voted overwhelmingly Liberal the last two federal elections. In 2015, all 32 seats in the region went to Justin Trudeau. In 2019, despite a significant … Read More
As governments try to phase out coal and leave fossil fuels in the ground, lawsuits from industry investors are starting to pile up around them. Critics of international trade deals … Read More
Sacred to the Dane-zaa and Cree people, British Columbia’s Peace Valley is home to ancestral burial sites and precious biodiversity. All of this is being threatened and destroyed by the … Read More
