Month: January 2023

Over 200 Travelers From China Arrive in Bali on First Flight in 3 Years

A chartered plane carrying 210 tourists from mainland China arrived on the Indonesian resort island of Bali for the first time after three years of COVID-induced border restrictions imposed by the Chinese communist regime. The Lion Air flight departed from Shenzhen and landed at an international airport in Bali on Jan. 22, the first flight…


Why Buy Gold? Benefits of Gold Investments

Gold is historically one of the most important precious metals in the world and is well known for its value and prestige. Gold is also an appealing investment vehicle, but as with any investment, research is essential. Understanding the benefits and risks of buying gold will help you decide whether it’s the right option. Why…


Gen Zers Are Overly Optimistic About Being Wealthy

Commentary Gen Zers, according to a recent Magnify Money survey, are overly optimistic about being wealthy. In fact, according to the survey, they are the most financially optimistic generation. To wit: “Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of Gen Zers believe they’ll become wealthy one day, making them the most financially optimistic generation.” But, interestingly, that optimism,…


Disinformation Tied to Humanity’s ‘Most Existential’ Threats, Says Panelist at the World Economic Forum

Disinformation is at the root of the “most existential” threats facing humanity, said New York Times chairman Arthur Gregg Sulzberger at a World Economic Forum panel on Jan. 17. The panel, titled “The Clear and Present Danger of Disinformation,” was hosted by former CNN anchor Brian Stelter, in Davos, Switzerland. Joined on stage by government…


A Remedy to the Cultural Obsession of Identity Politics: True Canadian Citizenship

Commentary In a letter published recently in The Epoch Times, I wrote with dismay about the imposition of critical race theory (CRT) in our Canadian military. Of course, this bigoted ideology of identity politics is not limited to just this element of our culture. CRT has entered the schools of Canada as well—such as Ontario…


Terrorists Suspected of Killing About 20 People in Eastern Congo Raid

BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo—Suspected terrorists killed about 20 people in a raid on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night, a local chief and a military official said on Monday. Both blamed the killings on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Ugandan armed group based in eastern Congo that has…


2021 Church Fires: A Burning Desire for Revenge, or Terrorism?

Commentary To assert that Canada has had a less than stellar record of relations with our First Nations fellow citizens is nothing new. Whether we are talking about residential schools, relegation to inhospitable land areas, or the seizure of territory, we have treated these people terribly. We appear to have acknowledged this history to some…


Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Cabinet Begin Three-Day Retreat in Hamilton

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers are gathering at a Hamilton hotel today to begin a three-day cabinet retreat. The strategy session comes during what Trudeau said are “tough times,” with a potential recession on the horizon and Canadians feeling the strain of high inflation. Trudeau is fresh off a week of cross-country travel…


What We Know About Monterey Park Mass Shooting Suspect Huu Can Tran

Authorities on Sunday confirmed the suspect in the mass shooting that left at least 10 dead and 10 injured during a Chinese New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California, has died. Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead on Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a van in Torrance, California, officials said. A handgun…


Lab-Grown Meat, Bugs, and Plants: World Economic Forum’s Solution to the Global Food Shortage

Climate change and the Earth’s burgeoning population are endangering the nutritional security of many populations, stated the World Economic Forum (WEF) in an article released on Jan. 17. The organization remains optimistic, however, offering dietary solutions like plant-based meat alternatives, insects, and “meat cultivated directly from animal cells.” Global food systems accounted for 34 percent…