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Mainstream public discourse in the first months of 2025 have been dominated by tensions between Canada and United States. These include references to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Two months ago, the idea that the United States posed a military threat to Canada was unthinkable. Today, discussions about a potential American...
Rising tensions between Canada and the United States have made increased military investment and a renewed focus on national defence all but...
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...
In the middle of a trade war with the United States, Canadians have started showing strong support for their country by changing their consumer...
As the weather warms, many Canadians are turning their attention to travel plans. Whether for spring break or planning summer holidays abroad, people...
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...
United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, sending shock waves through Canadian...
Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States have ignited a new wave of Canadian patriotism, with consumers consciously choosing...
For a few days in mid-February, headlines around the world buzzed about the potential for an asteroid to hit the Earth in 2032 — specifically,...
Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have...
We live in a golden age for space exploration. Scientists are gathering massive amounts of new information and scientific evidence at a record pace....
Have we tried everything to tackle the climate crisis? At least one simple idea has hardly been explored: prioritizing climate content on social...
Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable, may be bad for your health and well-being and working...
The United States surgeon general recently called for a warning of cancer risk on alcohol labels. And I agree. But the discourse that has come out in...
Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in mining, an industry...
Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in mining, an industry...
Canadians are among some of the most water-rich people globally, with access to about 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater supply and seven per...
Canadians are among some of the most water-rich people globally, with access to about 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater supply and seven per...
“We take nothing by conquest…Thank God,” wrote the National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser, an influential Washington newspaper, in...
“We take nothing by conquest…Thank God,” wrote the National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser, an influential Washington newspaper, in...
Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal,...
Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal,...
Justin Trudeau has resigned after more than nine years as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Parliament will be prorogued and will resume sitting on...
Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several factors, including...
Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several factors, including...
January is the time of year for setting New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement. For many, these might be health-related — eating better,...
Five years ago, I began a research project into emotional labour, compassion fatigue and burnout in Alberta’s educational workers. The results from...
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has updated its interactive tool, “Your Health System,” which reviews health-care data across...
As we enter the holiday season many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high...
As we enter the holiday season many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high...
At a press conference on Dec. 17, the Canadian federal government announced proposed new measures to expand its management of Canada’s border with...
The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the...
A recent advisory from the United States Surgeon General has made it clear — parents and caregivers are burned out. In a 2023 poll of more than...
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling on a global scale, challenging teachers with a flood of unmanageable demands. These demands have...
Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of the Canadian workforce, with little progress made since 2023 when between one-quarter and one-...
Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of the Canadian workforce, with little progress made since 2023 when between one-quarter and one-...
Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds...
Since Donald Trump won the recent United States presidential election, Canadian policymakers are trying to anticipate a variety of plausible...
Since Donald Trump won the recent United States presidential election, Canadian policymakers are trying to anticipate a variety of plausible...
The government of Canada has announced its plans for a temporary tax break by exempting GST/HST on certain items during the holiday season from...
The government of Canada has announced its plans for a temporary tax break by exempting GST/HST on certain items during the holiday season from...
A Georgia mother was recently arrested for reckless endangerment after her 10-year-old son was seen walking outside alone. The warrant for her...
The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work. According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40 per cent in April 2020 and...
Generation Z is leading a significant shift in drinking habits. In fact, compared to preceding generations, Generation Z may be the soberest...
Women entrepreneurs are essential for the Canadian economy, a fact recognized by the government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. This strategy...