Where you live is who you are: Erin O’Toole and the new culture war
In the midst of the worst public health emergency in a century and the greatest economic disruption since the Great Depression, Erin O'Toole apparently also sees a…
Canadian actor Elliot Page shares he is transgender
Elliot Page, Halifax's own Hollywood star, has shared that he is transgender.The actor is known for his Oscar-nominated role in Juno, as well as Inception and most…
Distribution, lack of national registry top hurdles for Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Vaccine distribution, the inability to pull off a mass campaign that could spark crowds and the absence of a national immunization registry are among the top hurdles…
Pandemic ‘pressure cooker’ is driving more couples to seek advice about separation, divorce
Tara Mandarano found herself stressed and frustrated during the COVID-19 lockdown last spring. Like millions of Canadians, she was struggling to work from home, help her six-year-old…
Ethics commissioner received complaint about Liberal MP hiring sister years ago
The office of Canada's conflict of interest and ethics commissioner received a complaint about MP Yasmin Ratansi employing her sister using public funds more than two and…
Here’s how much Southern Charm’s Leva Bonaparte is actually worth
Leva Bonaparte and her husband Lamar Bonaparte are owners of several high-end bars and restaurants in Charleston. Per Distractify, among the couple's establishments are the high-end lounges,…
Why Melissa Fumero isn’t a fan of Canada’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine remake
Melissa Fumero blasted Escalade 99's absence of Hispanic representation, likewise keeping in mind that the Brooklyn Nine-Nine remake cast a non-Latina starlet to play Escalade 99's variation…
The WOW transformation of Madison Pettis
The only thing that hasn't changed about Madison Pettis is her hustle. The Texas native's decade-long career has landed her several different roles in movies and shows,…
Reducing light pollution has numerous benefits for the environment
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. (Sign…
How dissecting superspreading events can help people take COVID-19 measures seriously
It's a snapshot of a superspreading event: one person unknowingly infected with COVID-19 transmitted the contagion to 23 other passengers scattered on a tour bus, even those…
A closer look at Canada’s homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidates
More than 100 groups around the world are racing to produce a vaccine against COVID-19, with most of the attention focused on front-runners currently in Phase 3…