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Back to SearchThe long fight for women’s rights in Iran
Since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s morality police on September 16th, protests have erupted throughout Iran and in some 160 cities around the globe — with some of the…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
What happens when McKinsey comes to town?
What do the Houston Astros, the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco, the makers of OxyContin and the Quebec government all have in common? They’ve all hired McKinsey & Company, a prestigious managem…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
'Most hated' leaders split Brazil’s election vote
In an election that's divided Brazil, Sunday’s vote ended up even more split than polls predicted. Many pollsters had signalled that incumbent Jair Bolsonaro would lose the election on the first ball…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Trudeau and Poilievre face off in Parliament
The fall sitting of parliament is in full swing, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing off for the first time against new Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre. And the hottest topic for debate rema…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Quebec’s election and a political crossroad
For decades, Quebec voters made the choice between the provincial Liberal Party and the Parti Québécois (PQ). But in 2018, that changed. François Legault led the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) to a la…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Are we headed for a recession?
There have been some gloomy economic headlines lately as stock indexes like the TSX and Dow drop and Canada’s unemployment rate goes up for the first time in months. This, as central banks continue t…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
A conversation with Toronto Raptor Fred VanVleet
NBA superstar Fred VanVleet had a long road to becoming a beloved Toronto Raptor. He suffered a terrible loss growing up in Rockford, Ill., when his father was shot and killed when he was just five y…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Anger over military draft grips Russia’s home front
From rare, violent protests to long lines at the border — and even a shooting at a draft office in Siberia — Russia remains gripped by anger over its first military mobilization since the Second Worl…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Fiona’s path of destruction
After Hurricane Fiona lashed the Caribbean last week, it landed in Canso, N.S., Saturday morning as a post-tropical storm. It then began its path of destruction through Atlantic Canada. While the lev…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
N.S. mass shooting hearings are over, questions remain
The public hearings into the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history end today. Since February, the Mass Casualty Commission has heard evidence about the gunman and the warning signs reported to …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago