The Independent Viewpoint

By CHRISTOPHER BREEN TIVP Staff Writer

Check out a young woman’s journey to save her siblings from being lost to the system. A 22-year-old dealing with a vindictive mother who uses her 5 siblings (all under 10-years-old) against her. Walk with her on her journey from losing her siblings when they were apprehended by Children’s Aid Society when in her mothers care, through to her now – a…

BY TRUDI EDWARDS-ATKINSON TIVP Contributing Poet (more…)

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BY TRUDI EDWARDS-ATKINSON TIVP Contributing Poet (more…)

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By CHRISTOPHER BREEN TIVP Columist

Child Tax Benefit (CTB), Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) belong to the children.

Canada implemented these programs as a way to help parents ensure children received what they needed. The Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free payment that eligible parents receive to help with the cost of raising children until they reach the age of…

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By CHRISTOPHER BREEN TIVP Columist

Child Tax Benefit (CTB), Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) belong to the children.

Canada implemented these programs as a way to help parents ensure children received what they needed. The Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free payment that eligible parents receive to help with the cost of raising children until they reach the age of…

BY NEAL IRVING TIVP Contributing Poet (more…)

BY TRUDI EDWARDS-ATKINSON TIVP Contributing Poet

When you look at me you say you see strength I see anger and pain when you tell me I’m your inspiration And I shrug again You don’t know how much pain is behind the smile The smoke and the mirrors I portray Every time I lift my shoulders up, Raise my head and meet your eyes

Can u see me? Can u see what I am hiding here? Do you know me? Do u know of…

By NEAL IRVING TIVP Contributing Poet (more…)

Why is it hard to see we live in a world where almost anything can be taught to be acceptable?

One of the most disturbing images, a scene from Last House on the Left, directed by Wes Craven, has the most disgusting rape scene. I watched part of the movie but refuse to watch it to completion.

A scene in Piranha 3DD, directed by John Gulager, which destroyed the entire film in less than a few…

Art provokes intense conversation on domestic issues

“Art brings people together to share experiences and ideas. It is a powerful tool in building community and shared understanding.”

– Stuart Reid, Director/Curator Rodman Hall Art Centre, Brock University

By CHRISTOPHER BREEN TIVP Staff Writer

Art provokes conversation. Some more intense than others.

The student art exhibit, A Journey to Healing and Empowerment, was considered a success, be…

By NEAL IRVING TIVP Contributing Poet (more…)