The University of Calgary Students’ Union recently voted to begin their weekly council meetings with a short statement recognizing that the meetings take place on Treaty 7 territory. This proposal was partially developed as a response to the Truth and … Read the rest
Jason Herring, September 3, 2015 —
Every civilized society has rules, written or unwritten, that everyone must follow. These rules exist because they make the world a better place. People who don’t conform to these rules face either legal or … Read the rest
Emilie Medland-Marchen, September 3, 2015 —
Proposed arena CalgaryNEXT aims to replace both the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium as the main sporting venue in Calgary.
Headed by the Calgary Flames, the $890-million project has received its fair share of … Read the rest
By Keean Bexte, September 3, 2015 —
The University of Calgary Students’ Union touts transparency as one of it’s most important tenants. Yet the SU allows $333,780 of student money to be spent without public oversight on something called, “ancillary … Read the rest
Canada’s 42nd federal election began in its usual fashion. Pundits decried the cost to taxpayers. The phrase “middle-class values” was overused. Partisans immediately began thinking of clever hashtags.
In other news, only 30 per cent of the major parties’ candidates … Read the rest
Millions of Canadian parents opened their mailboxes this week to find government cheques worth between $400–500 per child. The money is part of the Harper government’s expanded universal child-care benefit (UCCB) program.
UCCB payment amounts were increased by the Conservatives … Read the rest
Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders were in St. John’s, Newfoundland last week to discuss the Canadian energy strategy. While the leaders eventually agreed on a vague outline for Canada’s energy future that addressed both environmental and energy sector concerns, it … Read the rest
The Calgary Stampede always involves too-hot weather, fried food and Canadian politicians descending on the city to flip pancakes and pretend they’re folksy and middle-class.
Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair all arrived in Calgary at the beginning of … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, June 18 2015 —
In the summer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of endless sleep and Netflix binges. And while catching up on all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls is enjoyable, there are a lot … Read the rest
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Report is a 382-page document that neatly summarizes the worst atrocities committed by the Canadian government.
Residential schools almost destroyed indigenous civilization in Canada. By outlawing important aboriginal social traditions and forcibly removing children … Read the rest
