Saudi Arabia Sentences Man to Death Over Tweets
A Saudi court has handed down a death sentence to Muhammad al-Ghamdi, a 54-year-old retired Saudi teacher, based solely on his online activity, including tweets and YouTube videos he viewed, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The conviction came from the Specialized Criminal Court, Saudi Arabia’s counterterrorism tribunal, on July 10, 2023. The […]
Canada Issues LGBTQ+ Discrimination Travel Advisory For US
Canada has taken a proactive step to enhance its international travel advisories, focusing on safeguarding the interests of LGBTQ+ travelers. The updated advisory aims to caution LGBTQ+ community members about potential discrimination they might encounter when visiting specific destinations within the United States. This decision comes in response to a series of legislative actions undertaken […]
QYOU Media Touts Record-Breaking Revenue Growth In Q2 2023
India and US-based content producer QYOU Media Inc. (TSXV: QYOU) has released its financial results for the quarter ending on June 30, 2023, toplined by a quarterly revenue of $7.7 million.
Eloro Resources Reports 1.15 Billion Ounce Silver Equivalent Resource Estimate At Iska Iska
Eloro Resources (TSX: ELO) has released an initial mineral resource estimate for its Iska Iska silver-tin polymetallic project, which is found in southwestern Bolivia. The project is said to host a massive 1.15 billion ounces of silver equivalent on an inferred basis. The resource estimate when broken out from the silver-equivalent basis, is said to […]
Potential Judicial Favoritism in Canada’s Liberal Party Fundraising Events
In a recent exposé, an unsettling correlation between significant donors to Canada’s Liberal Party and subsequent appointments to federal judicial positions was revealed. An analysis conducted by the National Post and the Investigative Journalism Foundation (IJF) suggests that superior court justices may have been wining and dining with the prime minister or the deputy prime […]
When Alberta’s Green Grid Met Reality’s Challenges, Residents Were Urged to Cut Power Usage or Risk Blackouts
It appears that Mother Nature decided to give the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) a good run for its money. On Monday, Albertans received a “grid alert,” cautioning everyone to curtail their power usage or risk a blackout. Why? A trifecta of hot weather, a BC outage hampering power imports, and the wind— apparently taking […]
NDP MP Receives Backlash for Tweet About Death of Woman Who Was Denied A Transplant
Charlie Angus, NDP MP for Timmins—James Bay, Ontario, is receiving flak after he condemned Pierre Poilievre’s recent tweet regarding the tragic passing of Alberta resident Sheila Annette Lewis. Lewis was denied a crucial transplant due to her Covid-19 vaccine status. Angus expressed his dismay over the spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories, noting that such […]
San Francisco Properties Seek Drastic Value (And Tax) Cuts
San Francisco’s skyline is adorned with landmarks like the Chase Center, the Westin St. Francis Hotel, and the Transamerica Pyramid, but a concerning trend is emerging as their proprietors apply for substantial reductions in their assessed property values, potentially signaling financial challenges for the city. At the forefront of this trend is the Chase Center, […]
Liberals Still Don’t Know What to Do About the Housing Crisis
Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser, recently appointed to the housing file, is under scrutiny to provide solutions for unaffordable housing costs. A month into his tenure, Fraser has also already been criticized for not being able to offer new solutions. He recently called out opposition leader Pierre Poilievre on Twitter, saying “Canadians need solutions, not […]
Germany’s Tug-of-War On Nuclear Energy Drums Up As Election Nears
The next German federal election is still over two years away but the contentious nuclear energy issue is sure to take one of the key political points of debate as the country deals with energy conundrums. Earlier this year, Germany had begun shutting down its three remaining nuclear power reactors as part of a long-planned […]