Trudeau misses opportunity at UN
Canadian PM’s address to UN General Assembly focuses on domestic issues, ignores international crises threatening global security.
New meaning for life jackets
Turning a beach covered in discarded life vests into art in order to highlight the plight of millions of refugees.
Never underestimate the power of grandmothers
Community’s generosity and volunteer effort ensure art sale proceeds go directly to African grandmothers raising orphans whose parents died of AIDS.
Hurricanes ravage Caribbean, challenge colonial powers
Extent and timeliness of relief efforts depend on each island’s former colonial master.
World is watching Winnipeg
Annual Peace Days festival highlights role Winnipeg plays in building peace across the globe.
Health care premiums may be Pallister’s tipping point
Canadian political history reveals leaders often make fatal miscalculations.
Tragically Hip documentary well done
“Long Time Running” personally touches band’s fans, reminds Canadians we’re all in this together.
Power of social media helps forest fire evacuees
Overwhelming response to Facebook page, aimed at meeting needs of those impacted by fires in northern Manitoba, highlights community’s generosity.
When travel becomes challenging
The freedom to go from A to B is something we take for granted.
Nothing to be smug about in Canada
Maybe we aren’t like the U.S. when it comes to racism, but we’re going to have to work incredibly hard to resist going down that road.