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With our columns, learn more about topics as diverse as Canada’s place in the world, the Arctic, health, art, culture and the environment.
Shovelling snow dangerous for inactive people
Most of Canada gets plenty of snow in winter, and most Canadians have to shovel it in order to get down their walks or to move their cars. The problem is that many Canadians are physically inactive and shovelling snow… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Cricket in Canada’s winter? Why not!
Canada is hockey country. Oh sure we have baseball and football, but hockey is number one, especially in a land where winter plays such a big part. Cricket, one of the biggest sports in the world, is not big in… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, International, Society, Your Columns
Documentary: Hold Your Fire- why police are quick on the trigger
In North America in the past few years, there have been many incidents where police have fatally shot suspects. In many of these cases critics have said officers lives were not really in danger and there was no immediate need… »
From Canada with love?
While fresh winds of change are blowing through Canada’s international policy, those winds aren’t likely to lead to any thaw in relations with Russia, says a Canadian expert on foreign policy and military intervention. Stephen M. Saideman, the Paterson Chair… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
It’s seasonal depression time, but light can help
Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a major depressive episode suffered by Canadians and other people who live in northern latitudes. It most often occurs in winter, when the days become shorter and there is less light. “When light levels… »
Palliative care uneven in Canada: cancer society
“Critically ill Canadians are falling through the cracks when it comes to palliative care,” says a report by the Canadian Cancer Society. This kind of care is often provided too close to the end of life, and should be introduced… »
Economy, International, Politics
Chrystia Freeland’s TPP tightrope act
Canada’s International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has quite a balancing act on her delicate hands when it comes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. On the one hand, the former top-notch journalist, turned politician, has to balance the fact that the trade… »
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Documentary WASTED- alcohol addiction by Maureen Palmer
Maureen Palmer of Vancouver-based Bountiful Films has produced a very intimate documentary on alcoholism called “Wasted”. It’s more intimate than anything she’s done before as it focusses on her partner in life, Mike Pond. The book Wasted by Greystone Publishing… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Documentary film: Josh Freed- Deluged by data
We have mobile phones, tablets, and apps for things that most people can’t even imagine. Montreal author, columnist, filmmaker Josh Freed tries on a data device However, some people have given themselves over completely to new electronic devices. There’s even… »
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