It’s time to reform Canada’s broken criminal justice system
As of Jan. 1, 2020, solitary confinement will no longer be legal in Canada’s federal prisons after Bill C-83 takes effect.
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Mosh pit safety should be enforced by moshers’ manners
Mosh pits aren’t about one single person — they’re about everyone coming together to enjoy the music and show appreciation for the band.
It’s time for city council to stand up for taxpayers and demand Sam Katz pay his fair share
City officials have recently attempted to renegotiate the Shaw Park lease with former mayor and Goldeyes owner, Sam Katz.
Failure to prosecute hate reflects Canada’s settler-colonialism
Growing instances of hatred like that in Burnaby must be combatted at a community level.
Manitoba Liquor Mart robberies fuelled by institutionalized neglect of meth crisis
The meth epidemic in Manitoba is a complex and costly problem to solve. This issue has caused a ripple of side effects within our communities.
Good Samaritan’s ticket indicative of Winnipeg’s wider traffic enforcement problem
Citizens were encouraged by Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman in a media release to bring tree debris to proper disposal sites after an Oct. 10 snowstorm.
Wexit movement represents failure of status quo politics
The sudden surge of support for Wexit, an exit of Alberta and Saskatchewan from Canada, after the federal election on Oct. 21 has been notable.
Electoral reform in Canada is becoming a battle between two unprincipled parties
The over 3 million who voted NDP and Green, along with the over 6 million people who voted Conservative, must force this discussion on those in power.
What Hong Kong can teach us about authoritarianism
In the face of an authoritarian Chinese regime, it is essential that Canadians bolster protests for democracy.
It’s time to re-evaluate phones at concerts
People are glued to their phones and live music is suffering because of it.