Opinion

February 22, 2012 10:40 am

Pollution decision derision

Recent move by Environment Canada ensures us a grey future

If you want a window into tomorrow’s Canada in this grey new world, look no further than the media’s smog staple, Beijing. Just under a year ago, Beijing air pollution was far above standard measurable levels, and citizens were urged to stay indoors, as even an hour outside would be a severe health risk.

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  • February 21, 2012 10:02 am

    A student union-run microbrewery?

    If we are to believe the feasibility report that the AMS commissioned, the brewery would potentially make an annual profit of between $500,000 and $1 million. It would also provide students with a cheaper source of alcohol at the AMS’s bars and possibly give beer gardens a local source for their kegs.

  • February 20, 2012 12:57 pm

    Government pimps?

    If prostitution isn’t legalized and regulated, then sex trade workers will be more susceptible to violence, disease and drug addiction. If it is, the government is responsible for propagating inequity with little evidence the policy will be socially beneficial. Fortunately, there is a third option.

  • February 17, 2012 4:14 pm

    Canada needs to learn its black history

    Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Malcom X are historical figures well known to many university students as key leaders who fought against inequality and racism.

  • February 17, 2012 9:58 am

    Bad parenting kills

    It always saddens me to hear that a young person has taken his or her own life. But for some reason, it always makes me less sad than angry.