Tag: Canada
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Award Season: A Look at Diversity
The article focuses on this year’s award season, highlighting moments that showcased how diverse the entertainment industry really is. This piece is the first penned by The Switch’s newest contributor, Savannah Mumby. The Oscars This year’s Oscars were one for the books, as many of us know. And no, we’re not talking about what happened…
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Inclusive Entertainment with BIPOC TV & Film
In February 2022, I had the opportunity to interview the director of BIPOC TV & Film on the organization and her role in it. This article includes some background information and an exclusive Q&A with Douglas. The organization was launched in 2012 as the Indigenous and Creatives of Colour in TV & Film by Canadian…
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The Elimination of Violence Against Women
This article focuses on the 16-day United Nations campaign focusing on the elimination of violence against women and Canada’s December 6th National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. Within, you can find information on the campaign, initiatives, and the recent increase in violence against women. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign…
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Ontario’s Political Party Positions on Electric Vehicles
In November, both the Liberal and Conservative parties in Ontario announced their visions for the future of electric vehicles in the province. These announcements came months after the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan was revealed. This article discusses these announcements and the various political positions held surrounding EVs in the province. Background Before delving into…
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An Update on Ontario’s Highway 413
In August 2021, we published a 2-part article on the legal, ethical and ecological irresponsibilities associated with the proposed Highway 413. Access Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This article will include an update on the project and its approval. Building Ontario On November 4, 2021, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the…
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The 2021/2022 Holiday Gift Guide
After working day and night for the month of November, our first annual holiday gift guide has been officially published! We are incredibly delighted to have this opportunity to work with so many amazing Canadian businesses. From green home solutions and plastic-free groceries to eco-friendly fashion and accessories, this guide will provide you with excellent…
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Hearing Aids – But Make It Fashion
Hearing aids can be a lot of things to a lot of different people. To some, they are a nuisance or an embarrassment, to others, they are the door to a whole new world. This article will focus on Filipino-Canadian Ruzzelle Gasmen’s own hard-of-hearing journey, and how it has inspired her work. It will also…
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Canada’s September 30th Holiday: What is it?
This article takes a look at Canada’s September 30th holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explaining what it is all about. Writing It Into Law On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5 – an Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code – received Royal Assent. This…
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A Look at the Fridays for Future TO Climate Strike
On September 24, 2021, Fridays for Future TO held a climate strike in the city’s downtown core. The march began at Queen’s Park, went down University Avenue, across Queen Street, up Bay Street, and concluded back at the park (see map below). This event went from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Before the official marching…
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A Swing & A Miss: Justin Trudeau is Back Where He Started
This article is an opinion piece that looks at Justin Trudeau and his September 2021 win in Canada’s federal election – with a minority government. Justin Trudeau was Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, leading the country with his minority Liberal government. Now, after the September 20th election, he is technically Canada’s 24th Prime Minister,…
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