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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

Liberal Women in the Making: The Shift Towards a More Progressive Future

The recent Gallup study has revealed a significant trend among young women, who are increasingly identifying as liberal. In fact, around 4 in 10 women aged 18-29 now identify as liberal, a whopping 10% higher than in the early 2000s. This shift is most pronounced on issues like abortion, the environ

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Sep 13 2024BUSINESS

RH's Resilient Demand: A Catalyst for Growth Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

The recent surge in RH's (NYSE:RH) shares, driven by better-than-expected Q2 results and upbeat Q3 guidance, is a testament to the company's ability to adapt and thrive in a challenging housing market environment. With investments in product transformation and platform expansion paying off, RH's sam

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Hospital Landlord Takes Control: A Breakthrough Deal in the Making?

Medical Properties Trust, the US' largest hospital landlord, has taken a significant step towards resolving a long-standing dispute with its troubled tenant, Steward Health Care. By taking control of Steward's hospitals, MPT will now bankroll operational expenses - is this a smart move, or a recipe

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Queen Mary Road: A New Chapter in Integrated Health and Housing

The City of Kingston is making waves with its latest project, a housing and health-care facility at 309 Queen Mary Road. The City's vision is to create a unique model of primary health care, transitional housing, and community-based programming. The facility will include a transitional housing prog

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

The Social Media Showdown: Can States Regulate Tech Giants?

Utah's attempt to protect children from the perceived harm of social media has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, citing unconstitutional measures. The Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act aimed to require social media companies to verify user ages, limit features, and restrict access

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Tale of Unlikely Friendship and Grief: My Dead Friend Zoe Pushed to 2025

Imagine a film that weaves a complex tapestry from trauma, memory, and the enduring strength of human connection. Directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, this dark veteran dramedy explores the complicated friendship between two U.S. Army Afghanistan veterans, Merit and Zoe. The film delves into a complex

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Sep 12 2024LIFESTYLE

Ride-Sharing for Safety: A Step Towards Inclusion for Pakistan's Transgender Community?

Pakistan's transgender community is taking a major step towards safety and inclusion with the launch of SheDrives, a ride-sharing service specifically designed for trans people and women. This innovative initiative aims to tackle discrimination and harassment faced by trans individuals, who are ofte

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Stopgap Measure in Jeopardy: What's Behind the Speaker's Changed Tack?

What appeared as a done deal just days ago is now up in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap bill, which combined a six-month continuing resolution with a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is off the table - at least for now. But what really happened behind the scenes? T

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Future of Work: LGBTQ Labor Progress and Worker Safety Hang in the Balance

Imagine working in an environment where you're constantly looking over your shoulder, worried about being fired or harassed for being your authentic self. This is the reality for many LGBTQ workers. Despite recent progress, they continue to face discrimination, violence, and retaliation in the workf

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