Why our generation must support Israel
This is an issue that brings up strong emotions in people on all sides. In my view, this is not about the people of Israel…
international affairs
Prediction is the best medicine
The recent devastation in Haiti has reminded us once again of the powerful natural forces at work all around us. Beneath our feet is a…
Burka worn during university exams under debate
Female students in Egypt are now banned from wearing a full-face veil, such as the niqab, during university examinations according to a Cairo court ruling…
Int’l students generate big bucks for Canada but struggle to make ends meet
Having generated $6.5 billion for the Canadian economy in 2008, the biggest issue for international students today is managing their own finances, says Aisyah Abdkahar,…
Don’t let the light of compassion fade
While we grapple to comprehend the extent of the devastation in Haiti, many unite to help those in need, giving time and money to their…
Identifying the infidel
The Islamic faith uses the term “infidel.” Who was the Prophet referring to? His original writings were to be applied by the individual to themselves,…
Giving smartly
Following the tragic earthquake in Haiti on Jan.12, 2010, people across the world have been urged to give. Due to the level of destruction in…
Beggars can’t be choosers
One week after a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean island nation of Haiti, foreign aid began to pour into the country. American Red…
Decade of Death
In November 2009 Time declared the 2000s “the decade from hell,” in the article “The ’00s: Goodbye (at Last) to the Decade from Hell,” by…
Would you kill your grandchildren for a boatload of oil?
This past December, our government met with other governments at the climate summit in Copenhagen to worry about what kind of a thing they will,…