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Equal pay for equal work
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It is no secret that there is a wage discrepancy between men and women who perform the same tasks and have the same jobs, both within and outside Canada. Numerous studies have been conducted...
9/11: what do you remember?
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There are certain events that create everlasting memories for an entire generation. Our grandparents will never forget Aug. 6, 1945. On this summer day an atomic bomb, ironically labeled “Little Boy,” was dropped on...
A world changed
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For most people, the subject of history is a straightforward affair. In grade school we’re taught that A happened before B, which preceded C. There are some dates thrown around and some names to...
Unshakable values
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On Sept. 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked by 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists. America’s sense of peace and security was shattered, as was the feeling in much of the Western world that...
The loss of an inspiration
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On August 22, 2011, Canada was shocked and saddened by the news of Jack Layton’s death. After suffering from prostate cancer in 2010, hip surgery during the federal election earlier this year and most...
Public Grief
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There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Jack Layton, like any politician of his stature and seniority, touched the lives of many. He probably shook more hands in a week than many...
A Letter to Jack Layton
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Dear Jack Layton,
Even though we had never met, I always felt a personal connection to you as a person and as a politician — as did many Canadians, who referred to you simply...
