Tag: cynicism

29 AUG

US sanctions against Venezuela destabilizing & ‘imbued with cynicism’ – Russian foreign ministry

The latest sanctions imposed by the US on Venezuela are deliberately aimed at further destabilizing a country at a time when it’s showing the first signs of emerging from a crisis, Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said. The new measures, aimed at exerting more financial pressure on Caracas, were announced at a time […]

28 APR

Road to the Olympic Games: COC's Smith has Olympian task to counter cynicism surrounding Games

Hosted by veteran broadcasters Scott Russell and Andi Petrillo, Road to the Olympic Games chronicles athletes’ journeys on and off the field of play. Here’s what to look for on this weekend’s show on CBC Television and CBCSports.ca. Tricia Smith has just been acclaimed as Canada’s Olympic leader for the foreseeable future. But in a time where […]