A look into criminal code violations and crime rates across Canada.
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What are zombie laws?
There are many laws in Canada that are not enforced in the court of law. These laws are called “zombie laws” because the laws are basically dead, but they still exist.
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How the fall of Hollywood’s media moguls will affect corporate culture
Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K. and Charlie Rose. For the past two months, it seems media moguls all over the world over have been falling from grace. In the acting and entertainment industry, the publicity around many of the recent sexual assault and harassment allegations could topple the long-standing ‘boy’s club’ attitude in Hollywood….
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Wrongful convictions in Canada: 10 famous cases
Wrongful convictions have occurred multiple times in Canada. Jack Longo broke down some of the most famous cases in the country in the timeline below.
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Net Neutrality: How it affects Canada and why it matters
Repealing American net neutrality threatens online access for Canadians Telecommunications specialist at Stanford University says neutrality isn’t just an American issue By: Sarah Do Couto An end to net neutrality in the United States will threaten free and secure internet on a global scale, says a telecommunications specialist at Stanford University. Net neutrality, a concept…
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The Canadian levels of government: a crash course
Not sure how the Canadian government works? Stephanie Liu broke it down for you.
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Hockey accessibility: Who can pay to play?
(By: Waverly Neufeld and Raizel Harjosubroto) “It’s every kid’s dream to play in the NHL,” said Andrew Allen, goalie coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Unfortunately, for some children, this dream isn’t always attainable because of costs. Hockey is Canada’s winter national sport, yet only 4 per cent of Canadians play, according to a 2010 survey…
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The evolution of violence in hockey
Violence has been a part of hockey since the National Hockey League was founded, almost a century ago. Many spectators watch the NHL in anticipation of epic ice brawls, but the cost of head trauma can significantly impact the players’ mental and physical health, leading some experts to raise concerns about violence in ice hockey….
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Buffalo Sabres coach talks kids’ involvement in hockey
Toronto Maple Leaf fans at a game during the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Tom Szczerbowski/USA TODAY Sports) By: Waverly Neufeld and Raizel Harjosubroto With 100 years of the NHL being celebrated this year, Canadians are coming together to celebrate hockey’s role in their culture. Today’s young hockey players are gaining skills faster than ever before….