News Politics Canada passes law to ban gay ‘conversion’ therapy… and Australia hasn’t!? by Lochie Schuster The Canadian Government has voted unanimously to outlaw ‘conversion’ therapy, but Australia is lagging behind. Conversion therapy is a ridiculous concept that basically attempts to stop individuals from identifying as…
News Politics Proud Boys have been listed as a terrorist group in Canada, alongside ISIS by Ria Pandey Canada has labelled Proud Boys a neo-fascist organisation and listed the group as a terrorist entity, based on their “pivotal role” in the attack on the US Capitol. Canada’s public safety…
Drugs News Vancouver has voted to decriminalise all drugs by Brendan Neville Vancouver has become the first Canadian city to vote to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. This week, Vancouver city council voted to pursue a plan to…
Film and TV News Pop Culture World The world mourns as legendary ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek passes away by Samara Louise The world mourns as Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek passes away aged 80 after an ongoing battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. In heartbreaking news, Alex Trebek, the host of Jeopardy!, has…
Music PREMIERE: Florida BC unleash an dark folk-rock riddle on ‘Salt Breaker Sand’ by Emily Elvish On their latest album, Florida BC have crafted a guide that is impossible to understand but easy to read. It is a universe of meaning trapped inside the four walls…
Music Andre Colquhoun spins an EP into a cinematic masterpiece on ‘Short Term’ by Emily Elvish Music videography is an art form not often celebrated enough. While songs are stirring, evocative designs in themselves, the ability to layer sonic nuance among visuals is a true skill,…
News Canada allows the use of magic mushrooms for terminally ill patients by Caitlin Hely Four people with terminal cancer have been allowed to legally take magic mushrooms as part of their end-of-life care. These patients reside in Canada and filled out applications with the…
News Canada’s joint police chiefs move to decriminalise drug possession for personal use by Mary Ali The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is imploring the government to decriminalise possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal consumption. Governments have been battling this war for…
Drugs News Cannabis could help treat and prevent coronavirus, according to new study by Claudia Schmidt A team of Canadian scientists believe that cannabis could be used to fight coronavirus, following a study conducted over the last three months. Researchers from the University of Lethbridge have…
Film and TV News Big Brother Germany to announce coronavirus to contestants on live tv by Max Gundy Germany has revealed that contestants on their Big Brother series still don’t know about coronavirus and the havoc it’s wreaking across their own country. Currently, Germany has seen 9,200 cases…
News Mac DeMarco’s mum sold his iconic 1992 740-series Volvo for $400 by Patti Burton As you may have heard, Mac DeMarco’s mum, Agnes Demarco put up her son’s 1992 740-series Volvo onto Canadian classified website Kijiji because the world completely lost its shit. Decked out with triple j and…
Music For Jane navigate the angst and naivety of youth in Married With Dogs by Molly Lasker Revelling in the excitement and naivety of youth is Canadian outfit For Jane. Their sounds, reminiscent of their idols Mitski, St Vincent and Arcade Fire, relish in wistful innocence; humorous,…
Music Take a well-earned break and listen to the eclectic sounds of Hawksley Workman by Lara Smetannikov A hero of the Canadian music scene, Hawksley Workman is coming down under to bring us his vivid storytelling and rich instrumentals as part of Australian Music Week’s Made in…
