New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has banned clergy and prayer at tenth anniversary commemoration ceremony of 9/11. According to the Associated Press, Evelyn Erskine, a spokeswoman for Bloomberg stated, “Rather than have disagreements over which religious leaders participate, we would like to keep the focus of our commemoration ceremony on the family members of those […]
Carissa Reineger shares her start-up story
Carissa Reineger helps small businesses grow. “We’re kinda like Weight Watchers. That’s the best analogy. We help small business owners set their goals and then help them reach them,” she says. Her company, Silver Lining Limited was established six years ago out of a belief Reineger had that small businesses didn’t need to sacrifice making […]
KHL team killed in plane crash
A Russian plane carrying a team of players from the Lokmotive team of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) crashed Wednesday killing most passengers. Fourty five were on board including former Canuck Pavol Demitra and NHL veteran and coach Brad McCrimmon. Of the two survivors one is player Alexander Gamilov and the other is a crew […]
Calcutta Mercy Ministries: social justice through evangelism
When you think about 1954 you might think about the first time the world series was broadcast in colour, or maybe you think about the marriage of Marilyn Monroe and Joe Dimaggio. It is likely, though, that 1954 came and went way before you were born. For Mark and Huldah Buntain, a young vivacious couple […]
Tara Teng takes the fight to end human trafficking across Canada
Tara Teng, Miss Canada 2011 is really putting her crown to good use. She is currently on a 10-city tour titled ‘Ignite the Road to Justice’ aimed at educating, and advocating participation to end human trafficking that kicked off August 15th in Vancouver. The tour is set to end in Toronto from September 2-4. Teng, […]
‘Suing the Devil’ #2 indie film at box office
The Christian film ‘Suing the Devil’ opened August 26 and has taken second spot at the indie box office. The film is described as a Christian thriller and was written and directed by Harvard alumnus Tim Chey. In the film, Bart Bronsen plays Luke O’Brien, a janitor turned law student who decides he will sue […]
Gaddafi forces face deadline & other news
Gaddafi forces face deadline TRIPOLI — Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, the head of the rebel Transitional National Council and interim leader of Libya gave forces loyal to Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi a four day deadline to surrender the areas they still control or face war. During the Arab Spring of February 2011, a movement against Gaddafi’s regime gained […]
Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has resigned as chief executive officer. In a letter addressed to the Apple board of directors, Jobs stated, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, […]
NDP loses charismatic leader Jack Layton
Early on Monday morning Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer at the age of 61. He was surrounded by close family and friends. Layton had recently stepped down as the federal leader of the NDP, the party he had lead to a surge in support making them the official opposition. In the speech he […]
England riot violence escalates
On August 4th 2011 after investigating a crime in the community of Tottenham, North London, police stopped a taxi with alleged drug dealer Mark Duggan inside. Nobody knows the exact details, but shortly after Duggan was dead from a police bullet. The exact circumstances that lead up to this shooting are still a bit unsure. […]