BURKINA FASO TERROR ATTACKS 28 people were killed and 56 injured last Friday night, after Islamic terrorist attacks in Burkina’s Faso’s capital city. The mass shootings took place at the Splendid Hotel, as well as nearby Cappuccino Café. Among the deaths from this appalling attack include a family of 6, who were visiting from Quebec on a humanitarian trip to … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Mon. Jan. 18
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News Unplugged – Mon. January 11
DAVID BOWIE DIES AT AGE 69 Early Monday morning, iconic British musician, actor, and pop culture figure, David Bowie passed away at the age of 69. After a courageous 18-month battle with cancer, Bowie was said to have died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. For the last four decades, Bowie has forever changed the music scene, with songs such as Space Oddity, … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Mon. January 11
News Unplugged – Friday, Dec. 4
Gun Control Measures in the United States In response to the appalling San Bernardino mass shootings that took place last Wednesday, Democratic candidates have come out to support pro gun control measures in the US. Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders issued a statement calling for stricter provisions to be placed on gun ownership, including a ban on assault weapons, … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Friday, Dec. 4
News Unplugged – Friday, Nov. 27
Laquan McDonald Case Chicago Officer, Jason Van Dyke has been charged with the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Laquan MacDonald, which took place last year. At the time of the incident, Van Dyke claimed that he had shot at MacDonald in an act of self-defense, once MacDonald had threatened police officers with a knife. After over a year of pressure, the Chicago … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Friday, Nov. 27
News Unplugged – Friday, Nov. 20
Man sues Toronto police for $5M wrongful arrest Toronto police officers are facing a $5 Million dollar lawsuit from Santokh Bola – a 21 year old, intellectually challenged man from Woodbridge, Ontario. On November 1st, Bola was in the parking lot of his family’s store, when Toronto police wrongly arrested him for an attempted burglary in the area. Video footage of the … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Friday, Nov. 20