Local pet store continues to gain negative attention
A local pet store is under fire for its treatment of kittens and puppies, viewed by many to be neglectful and cruel.
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Federal government to accept more refugees
Mid-December saw the first of thousands of Syrian refugees enter Canada as new permanent residents, many of whom were greeted by Prime Minister Trudeau himself.
Tru-‘do’s’ and Tru-‘don’t’s: tracking Trudeau’s promises
Around two and a half months ago, Justin Trudeau prevailed as the next Prime Minister of Canada, riding on his Liberal platform promising “real change.”
Rope-a-dope
Making a career within professional sports is a here-today, gone-tomorrow aspiration. The athletes themselves are depreciating commodities.
Downtown Eastside street vendors face persecution
The City of Vancouver is on the defence after being accused of attempting to displace the homeless in the Downtown Eastside, insisting the city and the Vancouver Police Department are only looking to relocate homeless street vendors to a safer area to peddle.
Promising new drug helps prevent spread of HIV
A PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) drug with a brand name of Truvada has been found to greatly reduce the risk of HIV transmission in a new joint study between Quebec and France.
Communities come together to help incoming refugees
Selina Prevost, a mother from Coquitlam, is making an effort towards helping Syrian refugee children feel welcome in their new home, through customized dolls and teddy bears.
Progress in Paris
Canada has taken centre stage in the Paris climate change talks. Along with his fellow representing officials, PM Trudeau announced last week his country’s plan to combat climate change with five main principles.
On all four wheels, begging for forgiveness
After the shocking reveal back in September concerning the controversial diesel emissions scandal, Volkswagen is making a conscious effort to find peace with their Canadian customers.