The rise and fall of WeWork
In a matter of a few months, WeWork, a real estate startup that provides co-working spaces worldwide, went from a valuation of $47 billion to $10 billion. What came in the way of WeWork’s success? Continue reading
Millennials can have a very strong voice in deciding Canada’s future — if they choose to vote
As Canadians think about who they will vote for in the upcoming federal election, there is one generation that has the potential to heavily influence the outcome. Continue reading
How protesting the hijab put a 24-year sentence on Saba Kord Afshari
Afshari’s fate currently lies in the hands of the Islamic Revolutionary Court. Continue reading
What a troop withdrawal would look like if the U.S. and Taliban reach an agreement: expert
Donald Trump says the U.S. and Taliban are getting close to reaching an agreement under which the U.S. and other foreign forces would pull out their troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Dramatic influx of asylum seekers in Cyprus creating backlog of applicants
The country’s reception centres are filling up, leaving an increasing number of asylum seekers on the street, and the issue is only getting worse. Continue reading
Why Muslims celebrate Eid twice in a year
The Eid that is held in late spring is called “Eid-al-fitr”, the festival celebrated after a month of fasting. While Eid celebrations held towards the end of summer are known as “Eid-al-Adha”, or the festival of sacrifice. Continue reading
Study finds ‘racial and ethnic discrimination’ in hiring process in Canada, elsewhere
A study out of Northwestern University finds that race may be a reason why some people aren’t getting callbacks during the hiring process. Continue reading
Bill S-203 and the future of marine parks in Canada
Keeping large aquatic mammals in captivity for entertainment is slowly becoming a thing of the past in Canada after the House of Commons passed Bill S-203, also known as ‘Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act,’ last month. Continue reading
How ‘trashy’ tourism threatens world-famous destinations
Tourism brings many benefits to a destination — including more money and jobs as well as cultural preservation — but its environmental impact is creating new problems. Continue reading
Pride month: Honouring the LGBTQ2 community’s progress and recognizing the work still to be done
June is Pride month, a celebration held annually to honour the Stonewall riots that took place in New York City in June 1969. Continue reading
Why Muslims fast during Ramadan
Abdool Hamid, an imam from the Muslim Association of Canada, says there are many spiritual and physical reasons behind fasting during Ramadan. Continue reading
Uber, Lyft drivers go on strike to protest declining wages
Wednesday’s strike involves drivers in 10 U.S. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Kingston families enjoy hunting for Easter eggs at Lake Ontario Park
About 200 people showed up to the local Easter event, where five hunts took place from morning till noon for children of various age groups, from toddlers to preteens. Continue reading
Two separate transport truck collisions within metres of each other near Camden east
The eastbound lanes on the 401 were blocked for several hours this morning near Napanee following two separate transport truck collisions that occurred within metres of each other. Continue reading
Kingston hosts its first Corks and Forks international wine festival
Kingston’s first annual Corks & Forks international wine festival featured seminars, workshops and wine tasting events and ended with a grand tasting brunch. Continue reading