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Ukrainian diplomats and advocates in Canada are calling on the Toronto International Film Festival to cancel screenings of a documentary depicting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that they say amounts to “Russian propaganda.” The film, Russians At War, is having its North American premiere at TIFF on Tuesday after showing out …
Read More »‘Slap in the face’: Ex-Mandalorian star’s invite to FAN EXPO prompts backlash – BC
FAN EXPO returns to Vancouver next month with a list of stars, including Elijah Wood and Danny Trejo, but one guest is raising some eyebrows. Gina Carano is best known for her work in The Mandalorian and Deadpool. However, her strong political views on issues such as the 2020 U.S. …
Read More »Ontario Liberal hopeful Bonnie Crombie facing backlash for Greenbelt comment
Mississauga Mayor and Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Bonnie Crombie is facing heat on the day she officially announced her entry into the race for comments she made about the Greenbelt. Speaking to reporters after she officially launched her Liberal leadership bid, Crombie outlined a situation in which she said she …
Read More »Chinese Canadians worried about political backlash amid foreign interference scrutiny – National
Mark Lee, a professional translator and former council candidate in Richmond, B.C., says he knows what it’s like to walk the fine line faced by fellow Chinese Canadians entering the political arena amid scrutiny of alleged foreign interference. He says he’s not ignorant of the risks and considers potential political …
Read More »Winnipeg high school reinstalls washroom door after removal sparks backlash amid indoor vaping – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg high school’s recent handling of indoor vaping is raising concerns over how administrators can and should curb vaping in youth. St. James Collegiate navigated backlash over a door it removed on one of the girls’ bathrooms. Parents and students voiced privacy concerns after discovering the door was gone …
Read More »Saudi-backed golf tour lures PGA pros, but backlash lands them in the rough
The world of professional golf is embroiled in a very messy, very public divorce with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake. Thursday in London, 17 of the world’s top golfers, including Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, teed off in the first event on the new Saudi-sponsored LIV Golf tour. …
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