The Tiny Dominican Factory That Disproves the Need for Sweatshops

The quest for ethical clothing production can seem futile. Many in the industry see low pay, unsafe labor conditions, and a host of other indignities commonly associated with garment-factory work abroad as vexing and intractable problems. For one thing, there are real doubts that consumers’ desire for clothing made in less-abusive conditions could ever override […]

Canada cruises past Dominican to move into Pan Am Cup volleyball semis

​Canada advanced to the men’s Pan American Cup semifinal after defeating the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-20, 16-25, 25-21, 25-23) on Friday.  In front of the home crowd in Gatineau, Que., Canada started out well and built a narrow lead over their Caribbean opponents 16-14. Dominican Republic managed to tie at 18, but Brandon Koppers and captain […]