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SummaryAs Nova Scotia faces a significant housing shortage affecting tens of thousands, non-profit organizations are stepping in to help those priced out of the private market. This effort is particularly challenging for groups reliant on volunteers to manage operations. Among these organizations is the Antigonish Affordable Housing Society, represented by board members Colleen Cameron (chair), Pauline MacIntosh (vice-chair), and Mary Oxner (treasurer), who stand in front of a new development on Appleseed Drive, set to...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Marc-André Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, as his new chief of staff starting in July, replacing Marco Mendicino, who will continue in an interim role until early summer. Blanchard, who has a distinguished career as a diplomat and executive, previously served as Canada's UN ambassador from 2016 to 2020 and was involved in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Additionally, former Liberal justice...

Price Carter, 68, diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, is preparing to die on his own terms, with the support of his family. His decision to pursue medical assistance in dying is influenced by his mother, Kay Carter, whose case contributed to the Supreme Court of Canada's landmark ruling on death with dignity. At a news conference in Vancouver on June 6, 2016, Price and his sister spoke about the implications of this ruling, highlighting...

A Green and Liberal MPP have co-sponsored a private member's bill aimed at eradicating homelessness in Ontario within a decade. Experts believe the bill could significantly address the issue by ensuring the province adopts a "housing first" approach. The initiative comes as the number of individuals living in homeless encampments, such as the one at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener, remains relatively unchanged despite colder weather conditions. Full Article

Stella Mizak, an 18-year-old business student and vice-president of the University of Calgary campus conservative club, expresses her surprise at being labeled anti-feminist for supporting the Conservative party, arguing that true feminism allows women to choose their political beliefs. Alongside club adviser Seniru Ruwanpura, they discuss the need for conservatives to better engage female voters and counter misconceptions about their platform, particularly regarding issues like abortion. They highlight the influence of American politics on Canadian...

In a reflection on the importance of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims, the author recounts a childhood spent in Afghanistan surrounded by beauty and a narrative of hatred towards Israel. Following their family's escape from Taliban rule to Pakistan, they later returned to Afghanistan, gaining access to media and opportunities for understanding the world. Witnessing the devastating impact of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, the author traveled to Israel with a peace-promoting organization, Sharaka, to seek a...