Category Archives: DiscussionBoard

No one will forget the morning of September 11, 2001. After a great tragedy stemming from radicalism and intolerance, humanity came together to pick up the pieces. Today, I read that President Barack Obama has given approval to a proposed Islamic community center and … Continue reading →

My naive side loves Canada – a country that encourages  its people promote pluralism and acceptance for different cultures and ethnicities. I love that I can walk in the streets of Toronto and be proud of my culture and heritage, and be … Continue reading →

Those age old stereotypes of the dumb jock and unathletic bookworm may no longer fit. In this scenario the football team’s quarterback should be maintaining a high average and the class brainiac should be able to run a decent mile. … Continue reading →

The English version of the Canadian national anthem contains one controversial line suggesting only males are capable of feeling patriotism—should we change it? The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics recently rendered the country aflame with national pride and as we recently … Continue reading →

As if getting into college isn’t hard enough, grade 12 students now face an increased number of mature student competitors. The number of college applicants this year is up 14 per cent (Source: Colleges Ontario), with a 20 per cent increase … Continue reading →

In North America, daily purchases are part of the culture. On any given day, residents purchase anything from small trifles to large items. On downtown streets every other individual totes a brand name coffee as an accessory. Shopping malls are … Continue reading →

Some people would argue that the United States has a poor image right now. There are many reasons for this – from the Iraq War to Afghanistan to the global recession. Different countries and organizations argue that the US is … Continue reading →