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July 11, 2018May 7, 2019

The Joker laughs his way back to the screen in new stand-alone film

The Joker stand-alone movie has officially been announced with Joaquin Phoenix confirmed to play the famous Clown Prince of Crime.

The film focusing on Batman’s archenemy is set to be an origin story taking place in the ’80s. An announcement about the film described the upcoming movie as an “exploration of a man disregarded by society [that] is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale” and will have a tone similar to a crime drama rather than the standard blockbuster superhero genre.

June 26, 2018May 9, 2019

LGBT Rights Worldwide

The Toronto Pride Parade took place on Sunday and saw people from all walks of life taking part in the celebratory festivities.

Although same-sex marriage has been legal in Canada for more than a decade and members of the LGBTQ+ community are protected from discrimination under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, not everyone in the world who identifies as LGBTQ+ is afforded the same rights.

June 19, 2018May 9, 2019

Commons Approves Cannabis Bill, Sends it Back to Senate – Again

The federal government is standing by its decision to allow Canadians to grow up to four cannabis plants at home.

Bill C-45 – also known as the Cannabis Act – returned to the House of Commons last Sunday to discuss the Senate’s proposed 46 amendments on the June 7 reading.

June 12, 2018June 6, 2019

World Cannabis Congress Discusses the Future of the Industry

The former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada warned the success in the legalization of cannabis depends on following the rules.

Anne McLellan, who is now the head of the Canadian Task Force on Cannabis Legalization, spoke at the World Cannabis Congress about the potential consequences against those that don’t follow the rules and regulations in the legalized cannabis industry.

June 7, 2018May 9, 2019

Ontario Election 2018: The Progressive Conservatives win majority

#FordNation rules Ontario as Doug Ford will be the province’s next premier.

The election was called shortly after 9 p.m., 20 minutes after the polls closed.

In his victory speech, Ford spoke directly to the people of Ontario.

May 31, 2018May 27, 2019

Dear Celebrities: Please Stop Lecturing Us

Celebrities, they’re just like us.

Okay, maybe they possess wealth that most people will never see in their entire lifetime. And yes, they might live in luxurious mansions that probably have far too many bathrooms and unnecessary amenities. Perhaps people recognize them wherever they go and it’s even possible that they’re treated like the second coming of Jesus just for walking down the street.

May 17, 2018May 9, 2019

As Ontario Election Looms Closer, Party Leaders Take A Stance on Top Issues

With the Ontario election only three weeks away, the party leaders – Kathleen Wynne, Doug Ford, Andrea Horvath and Mike Schreiner – are working hard to attract voters in hopes of being elected the next premier.

The leaders have unveiled their platforms, outlining how they plan to tackle the issues currently facing the province and how their party can work toward the future and prosperity of Ontario.

April 7, 2018February 1, 2021

Travel for Change: Social, Ethical, and Sustainable Responsibility in the Tourism Industry

Tourism is one the fastest growing global industries, providing one out of every 11 jobs in the world, with more than a billion people travelling internationally in a given year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. We have reached a point in history where more people are travelling than ever before as cruise ships, all-inclusive resorts, travel companies, hotels and hostels have made the industry much more accessible and attainable than in the past.

March 29, 2018May 7, 2019

Cinema world fears an “on-demand” future

In a recent interview, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg said original Netflix movies shouldn’t be eligible to be nominated for the Academy Awards. He called movies released by Netflix “TV movies” and said if they’re good enough they deserve an Emmy but not an Oscar.

The director also recently announced plans for the fifth installment of Indiana Jones — because you know, we didn’t suffer enough with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

March 16, 2018May 9, 2019

QUESTIONS ARISE ABOUT FEDERAL NDP LEADER JAGMEET SINGH ATTENDING TWO SIKH SEPARATIST RALLIES

A second video linking NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to apparent Sikh separatists has surfaced.

After the first video made headlines, Singh said he was invited to a Sikh rally in San Francisco in June 2015 to speak as a human rights advocate and not about an independent Khalistan.