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Amazon’s coup? What Toronto, and other failed HQ2 candidates, gained and lost
“In some ways, it sets a bar for other companies that follow suit to have cities compete tooth and nail with one another.” Continue reading
‘Inappropriate’ but not illegal: Why women Tony Clement followed online are going public
‘No actual boundary has been crossed except for the implicit one which is 55-year-old men don’t like the Instagram posts of teenage girls they don’t know,’ Sophie Geffros says. Continue reading
Credit scores are down for everyone except young millennials, report says
Equifax Canada says average credit scores for every other age group dropped in the last decade. Continue reading
The Trump effect? U.S. midterm voter slump on the rebound
The 2014 midterm election saw a 72-year low in voter turnout – early indications of this year’s turnout hint at a surge. Continue reading
Why it’s so hard to stop online hate before it becomes real-life violence
The online world is big with dark corners. So, how do you stop online hate before it moves offline? Continue reading
Hot Jobs: Is working in oil and gas still a surefire way to make a lot of money?
Oil and gas was a lucrative way to make money before the downturn. Four years later, is it still? Continue reading
Is it better to debate Steve Bannon or to ignore him?
A coalition of Toronto organizations wants the Steve Bannon Munk Debates cancelled. They say it’s not just about free speech, but community safety. Continue reading
Hot jobs: Public vs. private sector — which pays more?
There’s more than just a wage gap between public and private sector work. Here’s how to figure out which one is best for you. Continue reading
Are these women Canada’s last illegal practitioners of fake witchcraft?
Fake witchcraft will no longer be illegal when Bill C-51 passes, but that didn’t stop police from charging two people this week. Continue reading
How far should Canada go to erase cannabis convictions?
Why experts think a pot possession pardon doesn’t do enough now that weed is legal. Continue reading
Is it time to get rid of Canada Post?
Canadian postal workers are preparing to strike, but will Canadians notice? What it might mean if they don’t. Continue reading
Quebec’s new government wants to reduce immigrants. Can its economy afford it?
Is the CAQ’s victory in Quebec an indication that being anti-immigrant is a path to power in Canada? Continue reading
Kavanaugh is up for a lifetime Supreme Court seat. Should a job last that long?
If confirmed, Brett Kavanaugh, 53, could hold the Supreme Court position for the rest of his life. The pros and cons of lifetime tenure. Continue reading
Rohingya genocide: Is Canada doing enough to help the targeted Muslim minority?
Canada has voted to call it a Rohingya genocide and to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of her honourary citizenship, but advocates urge that there’s more to do. Continue reading
What the Brett Kavanaugh allegations reveal about alcohol and sexual assault
The allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh shine a spotlight on how society handles sexual assault when alcohol is involved. Continue reading
