Mayor Bennett Engages in First Ever #TwitterTownHall
After two years in office, Mayor Bennett released his Mid Term Report to the public to be read, scrutinized, and reacted to. But this year he decided to do something …
Politics
Syria, What About the People?
Syria has been going through much turmoil in the last few months. The current uprising that sparked around March 2011 has been fought between the loyal forces of President Bashar …
Why I am Libertarian.
When it gets out that I am a libertarian, I am greeted with either scorn or intrigue. This piece will explain my journey, which led me to believe you should …
Hugo Chavez Again?
photo cred: Marcello Casal Jr. The Venezuelan national elections took place last Sunday, October 7, and for the first time in many years reigning political powerhouse Hugo Chavez had a …
Paving Paradise: City of Peterborough vs. Jackson Creek Park
A proposal to build a car bridge through Jackson Creek Park as an extension of the Parkway is still being discussed by city planners. The proposal was originally voted down …
Humanitarian Crisis Brewing in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has the lowest life expectancy in the world; the average age is 34 years old. Approximately 90% of the popu- lation living in this rugged, beautiful country is HIV …
Tensions Between Iran and the West Escalate
The suspension of diplomatic relations between Canada and Iran, initiated by Canada with the closing of the Canadian embassy in Iran and expellingof Iranian diplomats from Canada is a significant …
Abortion Reformation Aborted by Parliament
A Conservative MP from Kitchener-Centre, Stephen Woodworth, put forth a motion back in February to change the Criminal Code’s definition of a human being found in subsection 223(1). Wednesday September …
NDP Urges Arctic Ice Loss Talks
Two members of Canada’s official opposition, the New Democratic Party (NDP), have asked that an emergency debate begin regarding arctic ice loss. Halifax MP Meghan Leslie (the NDP’s environment critic) …
Trent profs weigh in on Palestine’s UNESCO membership
Palestine was granted membership at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference in a 107-14 vote at the end of October. This is the first time …