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The News For October 10, 2026
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CELEBRATE CINEMA ARTS VANCOUVER
September 27th, 2026
Where Stories Shine. Where Cultures Meet. Where Cinema Comes Alive. Lights. Camera. Vancouver. This October, our city once again becomes a spectacular stage for the world’s storytellers as the Vancouver International Film Festival returns from October 1–11, inviting audiences into a dazzling celebration of cinema, creativity, culture, and the art of seeing the world through…
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Breaking Up? Start with a Digital Detox
September 23rd, 2026
Your ex may be gone, but your phone keeps them only a few taps away There are times in life when it takes almost everything you have just to keep moving forward. The end of a relationship can be one of them. The person is gone, but somehow they’re still everywhere. Their photographs, old messages…
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Canadian News
Canada Cannot Ignore MAiD’s Warning Signs any Longer
September 8th, 2026
Thousands of errors and questionable MAiD cases expose serious cracks in Canada’s safeguards Ten years after Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAiD), the safeguards Canadians were promised are looking increasingly shaky. Troubling cases and serious questions about oversight should give Canadians reason to pause before the system is expanded again. Since 2016, there have been more than 100,000 MAiD deaths and Canada…
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Where Do We Go From Here, Canada?
August 25th, 2026
A Wake-Up Call for a Nation at a Turning Point There are moments in the life of a nation when events unfolding before us demand more than political commentary. They demand reflection. Canada may be approaching such a moment. What initially appears to be another trade dispute, another round of tariffs, or another disagreement between governments may…
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Trade Deals Signed Under Pressure Rarely Last
August 18th, 2026
The latest U.S. tariffs show why waiting may be Canada’s strongest bargaining tool A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s retaliatory measures introduced last year after Trump imposed his earlier tariffs. A few weeks earlier, the U.S…
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World News
Beyond Football: A Celebration of Humanity, Memory and Hope
July 22nd, 2026
What We Retain from the FIFA World Cup 2026 The wait was long, but history finally arrived. On 11 June 2026, the FIFA World Cup opened its doors across three host nations the United States, Canada, and Mexico the first tournament in history to unite three countries in a single celebration of the world’s most beloved sport. The opening ceremony was far more than a spectacle. It became a celebration of humanity itself a vibrant display of cultures, traditions and identities that reminded…
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Racism Has No Place in Public Office
July 6th, 2026
There are moments when the words of public officials rise above politics. There are also moments when they fall beneath the standards of basic human decency. The recent comments by Senator Celeste Josefina Amarilla Goitia belong to the latter. Public office is not merely a position of authority; it is a position of trust. Every statement made…
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Historical Record: United Nations Vote on the Transatlantic Slave Trade
June 1st, 2026
The Unfinished Struggle: Human Rights, Memory, and Accountability” On 25 March 2025, within the chambers of the United Nations, the global community marked a defining moment in confronting one of the gravest crimes in human history: the Transatlantic slave trade. For more than four centuries, this barbaric system forcibly displaced millions of African men, women…
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Local News
Reflections from the Construction Innovation Summit Vancouver 2025
October 11th, 2025
Held at JW Marriott Parq Hotel | October 2–3, 2025 The 2025 Construction Innovation Summit, hosted at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver, proved to be a pivotal moment for the construction industry. It brought together thought leaders, innovators, and industry professionals to explore current trends, future innovations, and the evolving path forward. Over…
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The Remarkable 44th VIFF 2025 Celebration
October 11th, 2025
An Unmissable Cultural Landmark in British Columbia The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has once again cemented its place as a must-attend event on the province’s cultural calendar. For film lovers, creators, and storytellers alike, VIFF 2025 its 44th edition was nothing short of extraordinary. From October 2–12, Vancouver transformed into a cinematic fortress; a…
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A Giant Branch of the Ebony Tree Has Fallen
September 18th, 2025
Honourable Senator Oliver: I became a senator in 1990, and since that time, there have been enormous changes in our Canadian society and Canadians have been forced to recognize the fact that White people don’t own and run a country of 33 million people anymore.
A Call for Greater Public Oversight of Election Decisions
The future of our province depends on strong democratic institutions, responsible leadership, and public accountability. As our political landscape continues to change, we should also strengthen the safeguards that ensure political power is exercised responsibly and transparently. One area deserving greater public discussion is the decision to call an election. Elections are an essential part…
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