Gendering of gadgetry emblematic of a sexist culture
Virtual assistants today are still pre-programmed to a female-gendered voice.
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Job automation benefits workplace productivity
With the rise of new technology, the fear of human jobs becoming automated has grown in recent years. There is a lot of potential for technology to complement our jobs rather than to hurt them.
School food programs needed in an equitable society
Canada is facing a huge crisis when it comes to early-education learning. As of 2017, nearly 10 per cent of children in Canada lived below the poverty line.
York University backlash an attempt to criminalize substantive criticism of Israel
On Nov. 20, the Herut Zionism Club hosted a talk at York University in Toronto featuring reservists of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) which was met with protests from students including Students Against Israeli Apartheid and CUPE 3903.
Suggestive ads bear cultural consequences for women
Nine Locks Brewing Company — located in Dartmouth, N.S. — recently came under media fire as a result of the marketing for its “Dirty Blonde” beer.
ISP censorship in Canada is a recipe for internet corporatization
On Nov. 15, the Federal Court officially ordered Canadian internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to a website selling pirated content.
The housing dilemma of capitalism leaves many behind
Last week, a mother with six children was evicted from Manitoba Housing in Winnipeg’s North End over a fire accidentally started by one of her children.
Black Friday shopping a high-stress bargain
According to data from the Retail Council of Canada’s Holiday Shopping Survey 2019, 43 percent of Canadians intend to shop Black Friday deals this year.
New B.C. vape laws a recipe for black market growth
On Nov. 14, the B.C. government announced new regulations that intend to crack down on the increase of youths using vape products.
Don Cherry’s firing a gift to right-wing outrage machine
On Nov. 11, Don Cherry’s 38-year run as a commentator on Hockey Night in Canada abruptly came to an end.