Your World Tonight Toronto pride parade, Stubby beer bottles, Canada's teacher shortage and more
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Jun 29, 2025 Toronto's Pride Parade shines brightly, celebrating love and resilience even as corporate support dwindles amidst global challenges to 2SLGBTQ+ rights. The beloved stubby beer bottle emerges as a symbol of Canadian identity and economic resistance in trade tensions with the U.S. Meanwhile, the alarming teacher shortage in Canada reveals systemic issues, with calls for better working conditions to retain educators. The podcast also dives into the evolution of IMAX from documentaries to Hollywood blockbusters and discusses Ukraine's withdrawal from a landmine treaty amid ongoing conflict.
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Toronto Pride Parade Resilience
- Toronto's 44th annual Pride Parade drew over 25,000 people, symbolizing resilience amid rising anti-2SLGBTQ+ sentiment worldwide.
- Despite funding cuts from major sponsors, grassroots support kept the event vibrant and rooted in protest spirit.
Stubby Bottle as Economic Resistance
- The stubby beer bottle symbolized Canadian economic resistance against U.S. beer market dominance from the 1960s to the 80s.
- Its unique squat form increased costs and complexity for American competitors, protecting Canada’s brewing industry.
IMAX Drives Cinema Revenue
- IMAX theaters, though only 1% of global screens, contribute significantly to box office revenue, attracting audiences seeking premium viewing experiences.
- Hollywood studios fiercely compete for IMAX screen time, making it a strategic format to combat declining theater attendance.