Peter MacKinnon: UBC’s equity-centred strategic plan for arts an attack on academic freedom
Last month, the University of British Columbia’s dean of arts was “thrilled” to present an interim report addressing the needs of her faculty’s future. It envisions an equity-centred plan and…
TB cases rose 40% in Scotland last year, figures show
Cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Scotland increased by just over 40% last year to the highest total since 2017, figures show. Public Health Scotland (PHS) data shows there were 283…
Joe Adam George: In Trudeau’s school of diplomacy, terrorists win and allies lose
The Canada-India diplomatic spat hit a historic low on Thanksgiving when the Trudeau government announced it had expelled six Indian diplomats including High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma — a reprimand…
O’Neill ‘fully accepts’ young person was 16 when sent inappropriate texts
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she “fully accepts” that a young person sent inappropriate texts by former Sinn Fein senator Niall O Donnghaile was 16 years old…
Christopher Dummitt: Serious questions for Canadians who still support Samidoun and Hamas
The Hamas-supporting terrorist group Samidoun represents a conundrum for this country. But it might not be the one you’d think. We can take Samidoun at its word — that they…
Derry City trio named in PFAI Premier Division Team of the Year after superb seasons
Shamrock Rovers and Derry City lead the way with three players each named in the 2024 PFA Ireland Men’s Premier Division Team of the Year. The champions’ top scorer Johnny…
Jamie Sarkonak: Court says lack of economy-killing climate targets may violate the Charter
Last Thursday, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that it’s possible for the province’s climate plan to violate the Charter rights of Ontarians — namely, the equality rights of young…
Rapper was ‘core member’ of violent street gang 67, court told
Chris Kaba was a father-to-be, friend, rapper and much-loved family member – but he was also a “core member” of the most dangerous street gang in his neighbourhood, a court…
Putin hosts Global South leaders at Brics summit intended to counter West
China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other global leaders have arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for a summit of the Brics bloc of developing economies which the…
V&A Museum to open David Bowie Centre featuring Ziggy Stardust costumes
London’s V&A Museum is to open the David Bowie Centre, showcasing an array of items from the singer’s career including costumes worn during his Ziggy Stardust period. The display will…