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Jan Wong: Why I was hated in Quebec and abandoned in Toronto
In the following book excerpt, Jan Wong describes the spiral of depression she entered in 2006, after publishing an article linking the Dawson College shooting to Québécois racism:
My article had appeared on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. By Monday, I’d received hundreds of hate emails. “Piece of sh-t,” “bitch,”...
Karen Selick: No need for forced diversity on the bench
Does Canada need a quota system to ensure racial diversity among the judiciary? The Globe and Mail has published no fewer than four articles in the past month reporting and then rehashing the factoid that 98 of the most recent 100 federally appointed judges are white.
Groups representing Asian lawyers, indigenous lawyers and black lawyers quickly took...
Marni Soupcoff: You know you live in a nanny state when Health Canada is patrolling garage sales
Health Canada is getting a bit carried away. It’s fine for the government department to concern itself with product safety. But does it really need to start making instructional videos that highlight the duty of garage sale holders to screen every used tea cup and stuffed animal displayed on their fold-up tables for safety?
There are no more pressing...
'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson': A glam-rock hail to chief cranking up at Beck Center for the Arts
If you're a devoted fan of the original cast recording of "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," be prepared to adjust your expectations when seeing the show at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood. This one is gonna rock.
Beck Center's 2012-13 theater season: 'Xanadu,' 'Next to Normal' & more
The Beck Center for the Arts' 2012-13 season is a blend of what artistic director Scott Spence calls the company's bread and butter -- quirky, offbeat work that is "redefining musical theater" and that "no one else in town is likely to tackle" -- and splashy, big-scale productions. There are a few coups in the lineup, too.
A student who sleeps on a park bench? This is unacceptable: Margaret Bernstein
David Boone, spotlighted in today's Senior Standout section, is on his way to Harvard University after nights spent sleeping in a park and using his bookbag as a pillow. We don't have to sit idly by when we hear stories like this. Margaret Bernstein shares three ways to take action.
Wife of suspected ThisDay bomber arrested – The Nation
- from Yusuf Aminu Idegu -
A suspected Boko Haram enclave came down in rubbles yesterday in Jos.Its last occupants included Hauwa Mohammed, said to be the widow of the suspected ThisDay suicide bomber who attacked the newspaper office in Abuja, last month.
Five other women, believed to be wives of Boko Haram operatives, were among the residents.
Seized from...
Jonathan Repeating Mistakes Of Aguiyi Ironsi In 1966 – Republic Reports
– New York [RR] ABUJA–New York [RR] New York—Exclusive bombshell revelation shows that the worsening security situation in the so-called Nigeria is pretty much worse than the 1966 crisis. Multiple sources reaching us indicate that Jonathan is repeating the same mistake made by late General Thomas Umunna-kwe Aguiyi-Ironsi in 1966 by...
General Buhari, please let the dogs and the baboons live – by Adejuwon Anjoorin
– CPLI Weekend Series – In the light of the recent comments credited to General Buhari over the 2015 elections and the consequences of rigging by the PDP, I beg to be of different persuasion and I sincerely wish such a statement had not been uttered.
The Nigerian media is awash with Gen Buhari’s statement “If what happens in 2011...
Jega narrowly escapes mob attack; accused of cheating the North
- By Aliyu Dangida -
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Mohammed Jega, reportedly escaped death, yesterday, when some youths attacked him at the palace of the Emir of Kazaure, Alhaji Najib Hussaini Adamu, in Jigawa State.
Jega was said to be in the town to attend the wedding of the daughter of emir. It was...
Nigerians in the Diaspora: From hopes of a better life to prisoners
- written by Samuel Awoyinfa -
The number of Nigerians languishing in prisons abroad is becoming embarrassing, what with the criticisms that government is not doing enough about the issue. SAMUEL AWOYINFA reports
For many Nigerians, travelling abroad in search of the ‘good life’ is the ultimate goal. Nothing else matters to them. But while some...
Could the Cleveland Cavaliers find a way to add Dwight Howard? Hey, Mary!
The uncertain status of the Orlando big man earns this week's top question to our Cavaliers beat writer.
Chen Guangcheng Arrives in New York
Following his sudden departure last night from his hospital in Beijing, legal activist Chen Guangcheng arrived in New York and greeted the media near New York University, where he is expected to take up a fellowship. From CNN:
United Airlines Flight 88 landed at New York/Newark Liberty International Airport to little fanfare after the U.S. State Department...
Economic development looks colorful at the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland: Mark Naymik
This economic-development project doesn't discriminate: It takes everybody's money equally.
Unbeaten Buffington deals Dunbar his first loss, wins district tennis title
Cloverleaf sophomore Jacob Dunbar returns to Westlake senior Colton Buffington during their Division I district final Saturday at Oberlin College. Dunbar lost in three sets, but will play in next weekend’s state tournament. - (Lonnie Timmons III, The Plain...
CBN And The Gymnastics Of New Currency Denominations
– By Ugochukwu Raymond Ogubuariri -
There are reports that the introduction of new currency denominations of N2, 000 and N5, 000 notes and N5, N10, N20 and N50 coins is being mooted by the country’s apex bank, CBN.
One can reasonably conjecture that in the light of the sordid revelations of the various probes which suggest a meteoric graduation...
Supreme Court decision on federal health care law could fire up young voters
The law is unpopular in Ohio, polling shows, Yet its proposed cancellation has the potential to anger young adults, an important voting bloc for President Obama in November.
Paul Russell: Throwing wood on the Quebec-separation fire
The possibility of Quebec leaving the federation is an emotional issue — as I found out recently. This education started last week, when the Letters page asked readers: “Does Quebec still have a future in Canada?” Approximately 60 readers responded. That’s a modest number, compared to the feedback questions on other subjects have...
Hollywood Video rises from grave to pursue late fees: Plain Dealing
Hollywood Video has risen from bankruptcy to lurch after millions of consumers nationwide that it says owe late fees. Consumers are protesting in droves. If you rented DVDs but didn't get a notice, you're not necessarily off the hook. Collectors are still working through massive lists of debtors.
North Ridgeville museums open for Memorial Day
The North Ridgeville Historical Museum, located in the Old Town Hall, and the Fire Museum will be open for tours on Memorial Day, May 28.
Avon Eagles create, display pride in a most unlikely spot
The Clements family decided to not only show their support of Avon Local Schools but commissioned the Senior Art Studio students to do the work. Read more to find out where you can view the students work.
Gathering Place helped Westlake resident feel 'normal' again
Kristen Paul and her family are thankful for many things, especially high school physicals.
Ricketts’ debacle shows why Super PACs are a double-edged sword
Full Comment’s Araminta Wordsworth brings you a daily round-up of quality punditry from across the globe. Today: Republicans are running for cover after a racist plan concocted by a Super PAC to smear Barack Obama hit the headlines.
The group, bankrolled by billionaire Joe Ricketts, 70, was preparing to unleash $10-million-worth of ads...
Today’s letters: There really is food poverty in Canada
Re: UN Envoy Full Of Beans On Food File, John Ivison, May 17.John Ivison is wrong to claim the right to food does not exist in Canada. It may not be constitutionally entrenched but in 1976 Canada ratified the UN International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) that includes the right to adequate food. By so doing Canada today, along...
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