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Naming “honour killings” necessary to prevent further violence against women

By Richelle Wiseman, Executive Director, Centre for Faith and the Media The death of 16-year-old Aqsa Parvez in 2007 was neither the first nor last honour killing in Canada. But details of her murder are better known than most. The statement of facts agreed to by the Crown and defense in the prosecution of Aqsa’s killers make it clear her father and brother strangled her because they thought she had brought shame to the family. To re-establish family “honour,” Aqsa had to die.

Eco-terrorism, multibillion-dollar market for organized crime

By Peter C Glover, International Correspondent, Troy Media LONDON, UK - Eco-terrorism is not only on the rise, it’s also branching out.

Canadians ready for a change to health-care system

By Gwyn Morgan, Columnist, Troy Media "Will governments have the cash to meet the needs of our aging population without increasing debt to unsustainable levels?" This question, posed by Auditor-General Sheila Fraser to delegates at last month's general meeting of the Canadian Medical Association, is extremely important.

Fatal downside of medical tourism

By Catherine Ford, Columnist, Troy Media Medical tourism is one of those benign phrases that conjures up happy thoughts of a little liposuction while lolling about on a beach in some exotic port.

Gun registry issue falls victim to inane political debate

By Catherine Ford, Columnist, Troy Media Canada’s federal government is tough on crime but soft on guns. It’s a case of being hard-nosed, but softheaded. How this is being played out leads one to believe irony is not Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s strong suit.

Image of mutilated Afghan woman makes it harder to say “I don’t care”

By Lauryn Oates, Projects Director, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan CALGARY, AB, Sept. 2, 2010 - The security alerts, planning memos and latest news had arrived overnight from colleagues in Kabul, those working in the Afghan women’s movement and their ex-pat supporters. I started to sift through the pile and then stopped, frozen.

EU food-supplement clampdown overrides consumer choice

By Jonathan Emord, Columnist, Troy Media In 2011, hundreds of food supplements and thousands of health-benefit claims concerning food supplements will be banished from the European market as each European Union member state enforces the EU Supplements Directive of 2002.

Canada’s economic sun is now rising in the West

By Dr. Roslyn Kunin, BC Business Columnist, Troy Media Just as the sun rises in the East, there are those in western Canada who have historically looked to the provinces of ‘Inner Canada’ – Ontario and Quebec – to generate the well-being of the West. Times have changed; Canada’s economic sun is now rising in the West.

Canada well-positioned to take advantage of the new economic order

By Gwyn Morgan, Columnist, Troy Media What a difference a decade makes. Who would have predicted 10 years ago that the main thing shielding the once invincible American greenback from apocalyptic collapse of confidence would be China's weekly purchases of U.S. Treasury bills? Or that a Chinese credit rating agency's downgrade of the debt of the U.S., U.K. and France to below that of China would seriously shake international markets? And who would have thought that a newly-elected British Prime Minister would make India his top priority for a foreign visit?

Kamakura: the center of Japan’s exciting past

By Judy McEuen, Travel Writer KAMAKURA, Japan, Less than an hour’s ride from the busy metropolis of Tokyo is the serene town of Kamakura.

Hokkaido: Japan’s last frontier

By Judy McEuen, Travel Writer SAPPORO, Japan, Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is a profusion of color, thriving wildlife and remarkable natural attractions. Unlike the buzzing metropolitan cities of Japan, Hokkaido is a tranquil refuge of rugged natural beauty and a perfect setting for outdoor adventures.

Wurzburg marks the start of Germany’s Romantic Road

By Judy McEuen, Travel Writer WURZBURG, Germany Wurzburg marks the beginning of the Romantic Road and, personally, I believe it is the best introduction to what the route has to offer.

Weikersheim is proud of its Renaissance Palace

By Judy McEuen, Travel Writer WEIKERSHEIM, Germany, Biking from Weikersheim to the next town of Rothenburg is such a delightful experience. The landscape is beautiful, with the Tauber River on one side and the beautiful expanse of vineyards on the other. Scenery such as this converts an otherwise exhausting ride into an exhilarating experience.

Want cheap airfares? See Europe

By Mark Milke, Research Director, Frontier Centre for Public Policy CALGARY, AB, For those lucky enough to spend some holiday time in Europe this summer, consider the following: Imagine flying between 10 different cities: London-Edinburgh, Paris-Toulon, Milan-Rome, Duesseldorf-Munich, and Barcelona-Madrid. If you booked those flights, all return, 27 days in advance, you’d pay the not-so-princely sum of just $525.72. And here’s the kicker: that includes all taxes and fees.

Hiking is better at the top of the world

By Doug Firby, Managing Editor BUGABOO GLACIER, BC His thinning white hair, growing girth and laconic grin speak more of truck driver than helicopter pilot, but Don Wederfort’s wry delivery betrays a powerful sense of mischief.

A getaway to romantic Italian Lake Maggiore

By Judy McEuen, Travel Writer STRESA, Italy, The Italian Lakes, a name coined for a chain of alpine lakes in Northern Italy, evoke images of picturesque lakeside vistas, pretty gardens and elegant villas – a picture-perfect backdrop for a dream romantic getaway.

Sirmione, Italy, acts as a magnet for tourists

By Judy McEuen, Travel Writer SIRMIONE, Italy, Lake Garda in Northern Italy is the largest of the celebrated Italian Lakes. Aside from its sheer size, it is also famous for its dramatic landscape of rolling hills and towering mountains which surround the lake.

Fewer tourists invade Lake Iseo, Italy

By Judy McEuen, Travel Writer ISEO, Italy When one thinks of the Italian Lakes, what immediately come to mind are the major lakes of Maggiore, Lugano, Como and Garda. However, there are also smaller lakes in the area that are not as popular but are likewise as picturesque and charming. One such lake is Lake Iseo located in northern Italy at the town of Lombardy between Lake Garda and Lake Como.

Why Canadians are soooo polite

By Heather Summerhayes Cariou, Columnist Canadian politeness is so notorious, it’s practically our international greeting, our very own version of “shalom.”

The drugs your doctor prescribes may kill you

By Jonathan W. Emord, Troy Media Doctors and patients worldwide mistakenly presume that when a drug is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it is safe.