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A man was ignored to death in an ER 10 years ago. It could happen again.
‘Brian Sinclair died because he was Indigenous,’ Dr. Barry Lavallee says. ‘Full stop.’ Continue reading
Canadians see science as a solution, but worry fake news is more appealing: survey
A new survey commission by the Ontario Science Centre indicates Canadians believe science is the key to solving critical global issues but worry their peers are more in favour of less fact-based approaches. Continue reading
Reality check: Is climate change coming for your beer?
A Belgian brewery is watching its production window get smaller and smaller thanks to climate change, but how much should you worry about global warming’s impact on your favourite brew? Continue reading
ICE says it won’t arrest people fleeing Hurricane Florence
Immigration officials say they’re suspending enforcement initiatives as they pertain to those seeking shelter from Hurricane Florence. Continue reading
Hurricane Florence’s ‘life-threatening storm surge’ has experts on edge
Storm surges, not wind speed, tend to dictate how dangerous a storm will be. That’s part of why Hurricane Florence has experts worried. Continue reading
Hurricane Florence is ‘very dangerous,’ but don’t expect everyone to evacuate
Hurricane Florence is picking up steam, but researchers say there are plenty of reasons why some people still won’t evacuate. Continue reading
Federal inmates are getting video visits, but advocates have concerns
Corrections Canada says nationwide video visitation will help maintain family connections, but reaction is mixed. Continue reading
Why we shouldn’t glorify the ‘starving student’ stereotype
A researcher interviewed students about food insecurity and many shrugged it off as just part of the college experience. Here’s why she’s concerned. Continue reading
Is it time for Canadian universities to ban student-professor relationships?
The main complainant in the case of fired UBC professor Steven Galloway is calling for a ban on professor-student relationships. Not everyone agrees. Continue reading
As wildfires rage, is it time to rethink how we manage forests?
This year’s forest fires renewed attention on climate change, but what if forest management changes could help reduce fire risk? Continue reading
Asia Argento allegations are a reminder: You can be both victim and perpetrator
The public likes good guys and bad guys, but experts say allegations against Asia Argento serve as a reminder that sexual violence is more complicated. Continue reading
Engineer? Teacher? Sorry, that doesn’t guarantee job security anymore
A new study, billed as first of its kind, highlights how precarious work in Canada isn’t just limited to low-wage jobs. Continue reading
Trudeau unapologetic after telling heckler, ‘Your racism has no place here’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made no apologies after calling out a woman’s “intolerant” views about irregular asylum seekers. Continue reading
Can a ‘strange’ event help fight inaction, screen addiction in kids?
Canadian kids are spending more time on couches watching screens and less time moving in nature. Do one-day events that bring nature to them help change that? Continue reading
Is Canada being shut out of NAFTA negotiations?
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that the United States is freezing Canada out of NAFTA talks. Observers say that’s been happening for awhile now. Continue reading
