White is a symbol of non-combat. White is the colour of the hundreds of thousands of crosses in war cemeteries. War supporters pinned white feathers on men who were not in uniform during World War I to shame them. White poppies were adopted by the “No More War” movement of the 1920s. The white poppy […]

Two meetings have taken place with teachers of all divisions and interested students. A third meeting is planned for Monday, June 17,at 4 p.m., at the LDSB office. Newcomers are welcome.  

Six years ago, Québec activist Alexandre Boulerice denounced the First World War as “butchery.” The war cost millions of lives and enriched countless capitalists…Read more in the Toronto Star.

Latest crisis in Congo DRC underlines link between hunger and conflict War is tipping fragile regions in Congo DRC into disaster and making it difficult for aid agencies to operate. ~ Mark Tran,  January 23, 2013