Eye-Opening Show, 'First Contact,' Tackles White Canadians’ Racism Toward Indigenous People

“They’re angry at white people. They just always get money, and handouts,” boldly states a white woman talking about the Indigenous population in the trailer for the documentary series “First Contact.” Another woman, with short blonde hair styled into a fauxhawk, says that when she thinks about Indigenous people, she thinks of alcoholism and drug…

Rents Rise By Double Digits In 17 Of 24 Canadian Cities: Padmapper

Soaring rents are no longer just a Toronto and Vancouver problem. The latest survey from rental site Padmapper shows rents jumped by double digits over the past year in 17 of 24 Canadian cities, with some of the country’s (previously) most affordable markets seeing the largest hikes. Toronto retained its position as the country’s most…

PlayStation Black Friday Deals Include Exclusive Deals for PS Plus Members

Sony officially announced its PlayStation 4 Black Friday week deals today. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony confirmed its biggest Black Friday sales, with offers running from Nov. 18-26 in the U.S. and Nov. 22-30 in Canada. Unsurprisingly, the highlight of Sony’s deals revolves around one of PlayStation’s biggest exclusive games this year,…

Former Chinese diplomat says British cannot accept loss of the empire in fresh rebuke to Gavin Williamson

Chinese state media has blasted the UK’s plans to send its largest warship through disputed waters where Beijing has staked its claim, saying that Britain can’t accept the loss of its empire. A state editorial written by Wu Zhenglong, China’s former ambassador to Croatia posed the question: “As an island country in the Atlantic Ocean, why does…

NPF and CBS Sports Network Sign Agreement for 2015 Season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The National Pro Fastpitch League and CBS Sports Network have signed an agreement making CBS Sports Network the exclusive television home of NPF for the second consecutive season and expands the overall coverage package of NPF action.   CBS Sports Network will continue to provide exclusive coverage of the NPF’s regular season…

Ugly Legacy Of Residential Schools Still Felt Among Indigenous Youth

Residential schools are an ugly part of Canada’s history, and they’ve left the Indigenous community still grappling with its effects today. Indigenous rights activist and blogger Shania Pruden can speak to this first-hand. Her grandparents grew up in residential schools and her mother attended a day school — a residential school where students were allowed…

Paris Louvre ‘will not show’ world’s most expensive painting amid doubts over authenticity

The Salvator Mundi was described as “one of fewer than 20 known paintings by Leonardo” when it sold for a record $450 million (£342 million) in 2017, only to disappear without trace amid increasing doubts about its attribution to the Renaissance master. Months after the Louvre in Abu Dhabi suddenly cancelled its planned unveiling, the…

#HowDemiHasHelpedMe Campaign Gives Demi Lovato Fans An Opportunity To Share

When singer Demi Lovato was hospitalized following reports of a drug overdose late on Tuesday, it struck a chord with supporters. The pop star’s publicist told E! News she’s now awake and surrounded by family, although she remains in care. Fans who have had similar experiences are showing her love with #HowDemiHelpedMe, opening up about…

U.S. Hits Huawei With Charges For Stealing Secrets, Ducking Sanctions

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice laid out its case Monday against Canada’s most famous corporate detainee, unsealing 13 criminal counts of conspiracy, fraud and obstruction against Chinese tech juggernaut Huawei Technologies and arrested telecom scion Meng Wanzhou. The indictment, based on 23 grand jury allegations, accuses Huawei and Meng — the company’s chief…