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Opinion: Blue Jays fever sets in as Canada readies for the World Series for the first time in 32 years

Late on an October Monday night, George Springer smashed a three-run homer to send nearly 45,000 fans in Toronto’s Rogers Centre — and a record...

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Opinion: New study reveals how illegal wildlife trade intersects with organized crime in Canada

When most people hear terms like poaching, wildlife trafficking or illegal wildlife trade, they probably think of threatened species such as...

24.10.2025 1

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Opinion: Canada still lacks universal paid sick leave

As Canadians head into another flu and COVID season, many workers still face an impossible choice if they fall ill: stay home and lose pay, or clock...

23.10.2025 7

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Opinion: Do dogs behave differently during an owner's pregnancy? Many dog owners think so

From getting extra cuddles to vigilant protection, many expectant parents claim their dogs behave differently during pregnancy — sometimes even...

22.10.2025 8

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Opinion: How wildfires and other climate disasters put health systems under extreme pressure

Wildfires are no longer rare disasters in Canada. They are now an annual reality, and 2025 has already been one of the worst on record, with 3,582...

19.10.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Marriage is hard, but it’s even harder when you immigrate together

Canadian immigration policy has long emphasized family reunification. In fact, most of Canada’s 200,000 yearly newcomers migrate as a couple or a...

18.10.2025 3

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Opinion: How anti-vaccine sentiment helped raise funds and saved the lives of some B.C. ostriches

More than 300 ostriches have been threatened with destruction in eastern British Columbia after avian flu was detected in the flock. The birds’...

17.10.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Canada's rising poverty and food insecurity have deep structural origins

With one-quarter of Canadians struggling to put food on the table, Canada has recently received a D grade from Food Banks Canada for its performance...

16.10.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Smartphones manipulate our emotions and trigger our reflexes — no wonder we're addicted

The frequency and length of daily phone use continues to rise, especially among young people. It’s a global concern, driving recent decisions to ban...

14.10.2025 7

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Opinion: Travelling to the U.S.? How the government shutdown will impact tourism

A shutdown of the United States federal government started on Oct. 1 after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement on the...

12.10.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: How employers can promote physical activity among workers

We all know about the benefits of physical activity — not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve...

11.10.2025 2

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Opinion: More than a quarter of Canadian teens have experienced sexual violence online

Law enforcement agencies across Canada are sounding the alarm over a rise in sexual extortion (“sextortion”) against young people. The problem...

08.10.2025 2

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Opinion: How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including...

03.10.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Pet guardians are increasingly worried about the mental health of their dogs, cats

When it comes to caring for pets, some people worry most about physical health, while others are more concerned about financing potential health...

01.10.2025 5

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Opinion: People with schizophrenia were hit hard by B.C.'s deadly 2021 heat dome

In June 2021, British Columbia experienced an extreme climate event. A heat dome trapped hot air over the province, pushing temperatures to record...

25.09.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health

Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include...

24.09.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: Children's best interests should anchor Canada's approach to their online privacy

In 2025, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence access for the public at large also means growing concern about the mental health impact of screen...

20.09.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories,...

19.09.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Canadian cities can prepare for climate change by building with nature

The housing affordability crisis is top of mind for many around the world, including Canadians. Between 2019 and 2024, house prices in Toronto and...

18.09.2025 5

The Conversation

Opinion: Community land trusts offer a fix to Canada's housing crisis

Imagine if every time a hospital was built, it came with an expiry date. Twenty-five years later, it would be sold to the highest bidder and patients...

17.09.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: Working with local communities is a vital part of wildfire response

As a young supervisor of a wildfire crew, I (James Whitehead) had no idea what to do. My crew had arrived at a high-profile fire in southern British...

13.09.2025 4

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Opinion: Political tensions and border anxiety pushed Canadians away from the U.S. this summer

Global attitudes towards the United States as a tourism destination are plunging. Travel pressures, exchange rate shifts and increasing economic...

12.09.2025 10

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Opinion: Political tensions and border anxiety pushed Canadians away from the U.S. this summer

Global attitudes towards the United States as a tourism destination are plunging. Travel pressures, exchange rate shifts and increasing economic...

12.09.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Flight attendants have gone 50 years without ground pay. Here's why

The recent labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants pulled back the curtain on one of the airline industry’s longest-standing...

10.09.2025 5

The Conversation

Opinion: New gun law protections target domestic violence, but real prevention must start earlier

In Canada, having a gun in the home is one of the strongest predictors that intimate partner violence (IPV) will turn fatal. Among intimate partner...

05.09.2025 3

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Opinion: Reluctance to reach out to old friends is a common experience, but reconnecting can pay off

Picture this: One day while drinking your morning coffee, you are reminded of a friend from your past. You have not spoken to this person in some...

04.09.2025 5

The Conversation

Opinion: Why Canada's parents and grandparents reunification program is problematic

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s recent announcement that it’s accepting 10,000 sponsorship applications under the Parent and...

03.09.2025 7

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Opinion: How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions

Imagine you’re hiring someone for a job that requires a very kind, agreeable and co-operative person. You have two candidates and all you know about...

30.08.2025 10

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Opinion: Canada is leading the U.K. and France in boycotting American goods due to Trump’s tariffs

Since taking office, United States President Donald Trump has used tariffs to address perceived trade deficits with other countries. He claims that...

29.08.2025 8

The Conversation

Opinion: Is your diet influencing your dreams?

Have you ever wondered if a bizarre dream was caused by something you ate the night before? If so, you’re not alone. We all have strange or...

27.08.2025 7

The Conversation

Opinion: Nutrition studies shouldn't just focus on what parents do wrong

If it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to care for children’s food needs. Children’s health and nutrition outcomes are...

24.08.2025 8

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Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

The workplace has long been a setting for connection — and sometimes romance. In Canada, these relationships are far from rare. A 2019 ADP Canada...

23.08.2025 3

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Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

The workplace has long been a setting for connection — and sometimes romance. In Canada, these relationships are far from rare. A 2019 ADP Canada...

23.08.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Child eyewitnesses can be unreliable, but new techniques can support them

There is often a dramatic scene in crime shows where an eyewitness points to a suspect in a police lineup. This identification looks convincing on...

22.08.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Online reviews influence what we buy, but should they have that much power over our choices?

Imagine you’re looking to buy a new grill. You want to make sure you purchase a well-built, easy-to-use grill for you and your family. How can you...

21.08.2025 5

The Conversation

Opinion: Midlife adults are overextended with multiple roles

Late midlife adults are one of Canada’s largest yet most under-recognized and over-extended resources. They quietly tend to the health and...

20.08.2025 5

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Opinion: Canadian cities are unprepared for climate-driven migration. Here's what they can do

This summer, wildfires have caused evacuations across Canada and recently forced thousands of people to flee their homes in Newfoundland and Labrador....

17.08.2025 9

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Opinion: Expressing gratitude isn't necessary, but a little appreciation may still go a long way

Gratitude statements like “Thanks! You are so kind!” and “Thank you! What you did was really helpful,” are common when someone receives...

16.08.2025 3

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Opinion: Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers

Last year, a Stegosaurus nicknamed “Apex” sold at auction for US$40.5 million. A juvenile Ceratosaurus fetched US$30.5 million just last month....

15.08.2025 7

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Opinion: DIY air cleaners are an easy and cost-effective way to help ventilate homes during wildfires

In recent decades, the number and severity of wildfires across Canada has increased due to climate change and a more wildfire-prone landscape. While...

14.08.2025 3

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Opinion: Why bolstering post-secondary education for former youth in care is a wise investment

As we move closer to the start of the fall term, returning to school is often a source of conversation and excitement. Thinking about post-secondary...

09.08.2025 3

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Opinion: Pets don't necessarily improve their owners' well-being

People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons...

07.08.2025 3

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Opinion: All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility

Despite progress toward gender equity, many women continue to take on the majority of unpaid labour within their households, including housework and...

05.08.2025 9

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Opinion: More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn't judge

People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of apps that offer intimate companionship with an AI-powered bot, and they have...

04.08.2025 9

The Conversation

Opinion: How do politicians view democracy? It depends on whether they win or lose

There is a heightened concern about the current state of democracy around the globe. These include worries about a decrease in freedom, the growing...

03.08.2025 7

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Opinion: Car tires are polluting the environment and killing salmon

In the 1990s, scientists restoring streams around Seattle, Wash., noticed that returning coho salmon were dying after rainstorms. The effects were...

01.08.2025 9

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Opinion: Dealing with wildfires requires a whole-of-society approach

As the summer heat intensifies, people across Canada are facing the full brunt of wildfire season. Communities are being evacuated and properties are...

30.07.2025 9

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Opinion: Canadian wetlands are treasures that deserve protection

Though Canada is often known as a land of lakes, it is also a country of wetlands. Stretching like a necklace of emeralds, sapphires and rubies across...

25.07.2025 5

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Opinion: Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician

There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical...

23.07.2025 4

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Opinion: Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns — and what employers can do about it

About one in four employees has a diagnosable mental health condition, and up to 65 per cent say mental health concerns interfere with their ability...

19.07.2025 4

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Opinion: Blue Jays fever sets in as Canada readies for the World Series for the first time in 32 years

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Opinion: New study reveals how illegal wildlife trade intersects with organized crime in Canada

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Opinion: Do dogs behave differently during an owner's pregnancy? Many dog owners think so

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Opinion: How wildfires and other climate disasters put health systems under extreme pressure

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Opinion: Marriage is hard, but it’s even harder when you immigrate together

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Opinion: How anti-vaccine sentiment helped raise funds and saved the lives of some B.C. ostriches

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Opinion: Canada's rising poverty and food insecurity have deep structural origins

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Opinion: Smartphones manipulate our emotions and trigger our reflexes — no wonder we're addicted

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Opinion: Travelling to the U.S.? How the government shutdown will impact tourism

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Opinion: How employers can promote physical activity among workers

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Opinion: More than a quarter of Canadian teens have experienced sexual violence online

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Opinion: How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

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Opinion: Pet guardians are increasingly worried about the mental health of their dogs, cats

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Opinion: People with schizophrenia were hit hard by B.C.'s deadly 2021 heat dome

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Opinion: Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health

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Opinion: Children's best interests should anchor Canada's approach to their online privacy

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Opinion: When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value

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Opinion: Canadian cities can prepare for climate change by building with nature

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Opinion: Community land trusts offer a fix to Canada's housing crisis

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Opinion: Working with local communities is a vital part of wildfire response

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Opinion: Political tensions and border anxiety pushed Canadians away from the U.S. this summer

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Opinion: Political tensions and border anxiety pushed Canadians away from the U.S. this summer

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Opinion: Flight attendants have gone 50 years without ground pay. Here's why

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Opinion: New gun law protections target domestic violence, but real prevention must start earlier

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Opinion: Reluctance to reach out to old friends is a common experience, but reconnecting can pay off

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Opinion: Why Canada's parents and grandparents reunification program is problematic

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Opinion: How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions

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Opinion: Canada is leading the U.K. and France in boycotting American goods due to Trump’s tariffs

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Opinion: Nutrition studies shouldn't just focus on what parents do wrong

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Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

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Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

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Opinion: Child eyewitnesses can be unreliable, but new techniques can support them

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Opinion: Online reviews influence what we buy, but should they have that much power over our choices?

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Opinion: Midlife adults are overextended with multiple roles

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Opinion: Canadian cities are unprepared for climate-driven migration. Here's what they can do

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Opinion: Expressing gratitude isn't necessary, but a little appreciation may still go a long way

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Opinion: Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers