Revolutionary Road a dull, moralizing film about the ‘50s
Rick McGinnis reviews Sam Mendes’ ‘Revolutionary Road’, which offers typical Hollywood fare on the 1950s.
Pope’s writings inspire concept album
Critical Mass’ new album ‘Body language’ seeks to curb the pop culture attitudes of young people when it comes to love, sex and communion.
Thoughts on coping with miscarriage
Part two of a piece offering advice to those suffering in the aftermath of a miscarriage.
A scene 11 months later
A stage monologue about regret, as a university student recalls her initial support of a friend’s abortion.
Raising profile a priority for new CHP leader
Christian Heritage Party leader Jim Hnatiuk seeks to address the visibility issues of his political party.
Nurses for Life leader passing on the torch
The search for a new leader, as Mary-Lynn McPherson steps down from her position as co-coordinator of Canadian Nurses for Life.
Quebec couple sues hospital for not euthanizing disabled newborn
A Quebec couple has launched a $3.5-million lawsuit against Montreal Children's Hospital for allegedly putting their infant daughter back on artificial food and hydration without their approval. Marie-Eve Laurendeau gave birth to Phebe Mantha at LaSalle Hospital in November 2007. After a difficult delivery, Phebe was transferred to Montreal Children's Hospital in serious condition and put on life support. According to the [...]
John Tory’s ‘strengths’
Frank Kennedy muses about the former Ontario PC leader.
Assisted suicide and the internet
Alex Schadenberg discusses online suicide counseling and websites, after a depressed Carleton U student was given internet ‘advice’ by a nurse from Minnesota to take her own life.
U.S. prepares to fund UNFPA
As anti-life lobbying continues at the UN, American funds denied to the UNFPA during the Bush administration will soon be released.
Morality is universal
Michael Coren says that without objective morality, organized society is impossible.
News in Briefs
CLC launches pro-life petition TORONTO - Campaign Life Coalition launched a petition calling for the decriminalization of abortion. It reads, in part: "Whereas it has been 40 years since May 14, 1969 when Parliament changed the law to permit abortion and since January 28, 1988 Canada has had no law to protect the lives of unborn children. Therefore, your petitioners call upon [...]
A vast wasteland
Culture and entertainment columnist Rick McGinnis stresses the need for a critical wherewithal when it comes to governing how and where our children spend their time in the technological age.
Obama’s stem cell policy
National Affairs correspondent Rory Leishman points out yet another shocking disregard for human life on the part of the Obama administration.
Canada’s New Keynesian Government
Paul Tuns points out that ‘pragmatist’ moderates end up disappointing both fiscal and social conservatives.