Our Primetime This Week Panel looks at the Citadel Theatre saying no to Jordan Peterson, the idiocy of the Tide pod challenge, the truth comes out in Toronto and the best cities for millennials.

Jordan Peterson says his book launch event was cancelled without explanation

Author and professor Jordan Peterson made headlines in 2016 for refusing to use gender-neutral pronouns. On Twitter he said his event was cancelled without explanation. The Citadel claims the booking was never finalized.

“The Citadel Theatre reserves the right to refuse events that are not in keeping with our mandate, values or vision statement,” the Theater said in a statement. “Upon review of this event, we determined this event was one we should refuse on that basis, and advised Dr. Peterson that his request to rent the venue was declined without acceptance of his deposit for the rental.”

Peterson called the Citadel’s decision “unprofessional”.

Toronto family apologizes for false hijab cutting story

The family of a girl who claimed a man cut her hijab last week has apologized. In a statement to the Toronto Star, the family also says they assumed the incident was true that this has been a painful experience for them.

The girl said the assault happened on her way to school but a police investigation found it was false. Before the police announced the findings of their investigation, political figures spoke out against the incident.

No charges will be laid in relation to the false story.

The idiocy and dangers of the Tide pod challenge

Police forces and Health Canada are speaking out about teens eating laundry detergent pods.

A video posted online by Kensington Police in Prince Edward Island uses humour to raise awareness of the issue, where Const. Rob Hartlen clarifies what you can eat (a timbit, for example) and what is not safe to eat (the timbit box).

The Tide Pod Challenge has resulted in more than 40 hospitalizations in North America so far this year. Swallowing even a small amount of the detergent pods can be extremely dangerous. It can cause extreme vomiting and burn your throat.

Today’s parent company Proctor & Gamble says their products should never be played with, even if meant as a joke. The company has enlisted NFL star Rob Gronkowski to speak out about the issue.

New list is showing millennials the best cities for millennials

Real estate portal Point2 Homes compared Canada’s 85 biggest cities to find the best city for millennials to live. After looking at factors like housing, jobs, education and climate, the company determined Quebec City is the best location.

Here’s how Alberta cities ranked:

  • Calgary 15th
  • Edmonton 18th
  • St. Albert 31th
  • Lethbridge 44th
  • Red Deer 44th
  • Grande Prairie 55th
  • Medicine Hat 77th

Millennials are often classified as those born between 1982 and 2004.

Our Primetime This Week Panel is made up of: Emma Graney, Edmonton Journal Political Reporter; Dan Taylor, Comic and Pastor at Disciples Church in Edmonton and Carrie Tait, Reporter with the Globe and Mail in the Calgary Bureau