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Opinion: How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

Imagine you’re standing at a bottle depot with an empty pop can. You can get a dime back, or you can take a chance at winning $1,000. Which would...

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Opinion: Returning to the office isn't the answer to Canada's productivity problem

As companies face pressure to increase productivity, many are calling workers back to the office — even though there is limited evidence that...

12.07.2025 6

The Conversation

Opinion: Returning to the office isn't the answer to Canada's productivity problem

As companies face pressure to increase productivity, many are calling workers back to the office — even though there is limited evidence that...

12.07.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, it was unclear how the change might affect beverage alcohol consumption. Would...

10.07.2025 2

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Opinion: Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

Every spring, melting snow and heavy rainfall brings a higher risk of flooding and riverbank erosion to parts of Canada. Bank erosion is responsible...

09.07.2025 5

The Conversation

Opinion: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

Canada faces a massive shortage of physicians. According to recent reports, Canadians require about 23,000 family doctors to meet current and emerging...

05.07.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: 4 reasons to be concerned about Bill C-4's threats to Canadian privacy and sovereignty

In Canada, federal political parties are not governed by basic standards of federal privacy law. If passed, Bill C-4, also known as the Making Life...

02.07.2025 6

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Opinion: Gen Z is struggling to find work

As the school year comes to a close, young Canadians entering the job market are facing one of the toughest hiring seasons in years. Despite their...

02.07.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters

As the school year wraps up, many children are keen for summer break. Summer means sunshine, and hopefully popsicles and lots of playtime. But for...

28.06.2025 2

The Conversation

Opinion: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

“I wish adults knew that I really care about the environment and want to help, but I sometimes feel like my ideas don’t matter because I’m just...

21.06.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Wildfires are burning in parts of Canada, and as they do, many communities are already facing the familiar thick haze as smoke drifts in. Anyone who...

20.06.2025 4

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Opinion: B.C.'s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

The British Columbia Supreme Court has begun hearing a long-awaited constitutional challenge to the province’s Mental Health Act. The case, nearly a...

19.06.2025 3

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Opinion: Why Canada's Strong Borders Act is as troublesome as Donald Trump's travel bans

Was it just a coincidence that within days of Canada’s Liberal government announcing Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, Donald Trump’s...

18.06.2025 5

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Opinion: Why more youth are landing in the ER with vomiting from cannabis use

As cannabis use among youth rises in Canada — and THC potency reaches record highs — emergency departments are seeing a surge in cases of a...

15.06.2025 3

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Opinion: The leading risk factor for cancer isn't what you think

If you were to ask most people what causes cancer, the answer would probably be smoking, alcohol, the sun, hair dye or some other avoidable element....

14.06.2025 4

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Opinion: Do people really resemble their dogs?

Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or...

07.06.2025 7

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Opinion: What if Alberta really did vote to separate?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is using sovereignty sentiments in Alberta as a kind of implied threat to get a better deal for the province. In a...

06.06.2025 3

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Opinion: One green sea turtle can contain the equivalent of 10 ping pong balls in plastic

Thousands to millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean annually, but where they end up is poorly understood. Scientists have been working to...

05.06.2025 6

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Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

The dismissal bell will soon ring on the 2024-25 school year. The end of the school year is a time for reflection and when discussions about the...

04.06.2025 6

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Opinion: Want an advanced AI assistant? Prepare for them to be all up in your business

The growing proliferation of AI-powered chatbots has led to debates around their social roles as friend, companion or work assistant. And they’re...

30.05.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: Promoting social inclusion through pet companionship

The benefits of pet companionship have been widely researched and celebrated. Pets can improve our mood and immune system. They can also encourage...

29.05.2025 5

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Opinion: Canada's skills crisis is growing — here's how we can fix it

Canada is facing a significant skills shortage. According to recent data, 77 per cent of Canadian businesses surveyed say they are unable to find...

26.05.2025 9

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Opinion: Is Donald Trump doing the world a favour by isolating the U.S.?

United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs against most of the world tanked stock markets, disrupted the U.S. bond market and destabilized the...

23.05.2025 4

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Opinion: What and how you eat can increase levels of GLP-1 without drugs

Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight...

21.05.2025 5

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Opinion: How to solve the public sector succession crisis

Public servants are the backbone of Canadian government. Canadians expect them to act in the best interest of society, to uphold Canadian democratic...

21.05.2025 20

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Opinion: Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools

Employee mental health, once a silent and often overlooked issue, has now become an urgent workplace concern. In Canada, the rate of depression and...

20.05.2025 10

The Conversation

Opinion: How Donald Trump could remain president of the United States

United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of remaining in office after his second term ends in 2029. Since the 22nd...

19.05.2025 10

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Opinion: Tips for starting a business in Canada, according to entrepreneurs who have done it

Each year, about 100,000 small businesses are created in Canada. But what does it actually take to start a business in Canada — not just on paper,...

09.05.2025 5

The Conversation

Choosing singlehood? Here are 5 tips for thriving while being single

Many people spend their 20s and 30s figuring out who they are and building a life as an independent adult. At the same time, society often tells them...

08.05.2025 5

The Conversation

Opinion: How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

With the global resurgence of many vaccine-preventable diseases, World Immunization Week (April 24-30) provides a timely opportunity for Canadians to...

26.04.2025 5

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Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

Canada’s biodiversity is in decline. Globally, climate change, urbanization, overexploitation of resources and habitat loss are combining to drive...

24.04.2025 10

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Opinion: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

Imagine a tribe of uncontacted hunter-gatherers in the deepest Amazon rainforest. Anthropologists airdrop dozens of smartphones loaded with social...

22.04.2025 10

The Conversation

Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

Ratings are ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Platforms like Amazon, Yelp and Uber Eats bombard users with stars, numbers and symbols that can...

21.04.2025 7

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Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

Ratings are ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Platforms like Amazon, Yelp and Uber Eats bombard users with stars, numbers and symbols that can...

21.04.2025 9

The Conversation

Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

In recent months, the “Buy Canadian” movement has gained significant momentum, driven by a collective push to support domestic products and...

19.04.2025 5

The Conversation

Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

In recent months, the “Buy Canadian” movement has gained significant momentum, driven by a collective push to support domestic products and...

19.04.2025 3

The Conversation

Opinion: Infertility Support 101 — what women want to hear (and what they don't)

Infertility is more than a medical condition — it is an emotional journey that can leave people feeling isolated and misunderstood. For the one in...

14.04.2025 10

The Conversation

Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

Canadians are voting in a federal election on April 28, and questions about how to deal with the United States and make Canada’s economy more...

11.04.2025 10

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Opinion: Travelling to the U.S.? Here's what you need to know about the risks and your rights

Recent reports of European and Canadian tourists being detained at the United States border have many questioning whether travel to the U.S. is safe....

05.04.2025 7

The Conversation

How to talk to children about the Canada-U.S. tensions

Mainstream public discourse in the first months of 2025 have been dominated by tensions between Canada and United States. These include references to...

02.04.2025 20

The Conversation

Opinion: How Shakespeare can help us put meaning back in money

From greed for resources and money to technology run amok and a politics of domination, hatred and fear of others, our world sometimes seems to be on...

31.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

When my dog passed away four years ago, coping with the loss was challenging. I know I am not alone. People turn to their pets when they need comfort...

28.03.2025 4

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Opinion: Maintaining mobility with aging means planning ahead

Winter weather makes it hard for everyone to get around. But for many, especially older people, the whole world can feel like an icy sidewalk every...

27.03.2025 6

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Opinion: How to have conversations with people who fall for misinformation this election campaign

Canadians head to the polls on April 28. Like other recent general elections, both in Canada and around the world, this federal election campaign is...

26.03.2025 5

The Conversation

Opinion: An American military invasion of Canada? No longer unthinkable, but highly unlikely

Two months ago, the idea that the United States posed a military threat to Canada was unthinkable. Today, discussions about a potential American...

22.03.2025 4

The Conversation

Opinion: Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

Rising tensions between Canada and the United States have made increased military investment and a renewed focus on national defence all but...

20.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Opinion: Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed Canada will never be a 51st American state and has called on Canada to present a united front to defend against...

19.03.2025 6

The Conversation

Opinion: Boycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily lives

In the middle of a trade war with the United States, Canadians have started showing strong support for their country by changing their consumer...

16.03.2025 8

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Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

As the weather warms, many Canadians are turning their attention to travel plans. Whether for spring break or planning summer holidays abroad, people...

14.03.2025 7

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Opinion: Women caregivers need better financial support

With an aging population and more people preferring to remain in their homes for as long as possible, the idea of aging in place in Canada often...

12.03.2025 8

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Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

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Opinion: Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

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Opinion: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

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Opinion: 4 reasons to be concerned about Bill C-4's threats to Canadian privacy and sovereignty

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Opinion: Gen Z is struggling to find work

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Opinion: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters

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Opinion: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

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Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

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Opinion: B.C.'s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

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Opinion: Why Canada's Strong Borders Act is as troublesome as Donald Trump's travel bans

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Opinion: Why more youth are landing in the ER with vomiting from cannabis use

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Opinion: The leading risk factor for cancer isn't what you think

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Opinion: Do people really resemble their dogs?

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Opinion: What if Alberta really did vote to separate?

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Opinion: One green sea turtle can contain the equivalent of 10 ping pong balls in plastic

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Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

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Opinion: Want an advanced AI assistant? Prepare for them to be all up in your business

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Opinion: Promoting social inclusion through pet companionship

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Opinion: Canada's skills crisis is growing — here's how we can fix it

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Opinion: Is Donald Trump doing the world a favour by isolating the U.S.?

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Opinion: What and how you eat can increase levels of GLP-1 without drugs

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Opinion: How to solve the public sector succession crisis

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Opinion: Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools

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Opinion: How Donald Trump could remain president of the United States

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Choosing singlehood? Here are 5 tips for thriving while being single

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Opinion: How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

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Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

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Opinion: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

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Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

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Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

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Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

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Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

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Opinion: Infertility Support 101 — what women want to hear (and what they don't)

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Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

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Opinion: Travelling to the U.S.? Here's what you need to know about the risks and your rights