Conservative budget cuts are putting nearly half of the 5,000 Statistics Canada employees at risk of losing their jobs. What’s your say? “Here’s hoping they get rid of all three…
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Canadian penny gets the boot
Ottawa will phase out the Canadian penny later this year because it costs 1.6 Canadian cents to produce each coin. What’s your say? “This might be the big break my uncle needs to create int…
Toronto considers building new casino to raise revenue
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation claims a casino built within the GTA will bring the city new jobs and billions of dollars, but some critics worry it will only bring social problems. Wh…
China loans Canada two giant pandas
In what is being described as ‘Panda diplomacy,’ The People’s Republic of China has agreed to loan Canada two giant pandas – at a cost of $10 million – as a symbol of goodwill and the…
Toronto bans consumption and sale of shark fins
The city of Toronto, along with other municipalities, has voted to ban the possession, sale, and consumption of shark fins and shark fin products due to concerns that sharks are inhumanely treate…
Millions will be spent to commemorate War of 1812’s 200th anniversary
The Harper government is investing nearly $30-million to commemorate the War of 1812, through historical battle re-enactments and other activities, in hopes of reviving interest in Canada’s…
Dechert still facing criticism for flirtatious emails
Tory MP Bob Dechert continues to face criticism for having exchanged “flirtatious” emails with a Chinese reporter who may also be a spy. What’s your say? “Just because you say you’re going …
Canada restores royal title to armed forces
The Harper government reinstituted the ‘royal’ title to its Air Force and Navy. What’s your say? “A flock of geese counts as an air force now?” Lanna Gaudreault Laptop repairperson &#…
Toronto will receive $2 million to fight bed bugs
Toronto will receive $2 million from Queen’s Park for its fight against bed bugs. The money will pay for 11 nurses to help select citizens deal with infestation problems. What’s your say? “…
Montreal may reopen asbestos mine
Quebec supports the reopening of one of Canada’s last asbestos mines despite criticism from international health experts who argue that it is unsafe and immoral to ship asbestos to developi…