High cost of law school makes a legal career an exclusive pathway for the rich
Capital Current's Izzie Helenchilde shows the implications for our society of sky-high law school tuition
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Izzie Helenchilde ,
December 29, 2022
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A digital virus: How the online spread of antisemitism inflicts long-term harm
Antisemitism in online spaces has been growing in the past several years; experts warn more needs to be done to combat it.
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Maya Blumenfeld, Izzie Helenchilde and David Greenwood ,
December 23, 2022
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10 min read
$10-a-day childcare plan threatened by worker shortage across Canada
As Canadian children head back to school this fall, their parents continue to hear politicians extolling the virtues of $10-a-day childcare. The $30-billion plan, introduced in the 2021 federal budget, aims to make $10-a-day childcare available to all, including parents who live in rural areas, work unusual hours or have children with special needs. But while every province and...
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Izzie Helenchilde ,
October 11, 2022
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4 min read
Candidates in three-way race agree Orléans West-Innes faces big transit challenges
Transit is top of mind in the race in Orléans West-Innes.
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Izzie Helenchilde ,
October 9, 2022
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2 min read
Citing tenants’ rights and low-cost housing crisis, ACORN appeals city approval of Herongate redevelopment
ACORN is appealing Ottawa city council's approval of redevelopment in Herongate Village.
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Izzie Helenchilde ,
March 26, 2022
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6 min read
Winnipeg scraps adult-business licences as sex workers, anti-trafficking advocates unite — for different reasons
Sex workers and anti-human trafficking advocates urge Winnipeg city council to end licensing of sex work.
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Izzie Helenchilde ,
March 4, 2022
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5 min read