As of Thursday–a year to the day that the dried forms of the drug were declared legal–cannabis edibles followed suit. It’s now time for Phase Two of this giant social experiment, the effects of which appear destined to make their… »
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Arts & Entertainment, Health, International, Society
Documentary: Breaking Loneliness
Being lonely in a world of people has sometimes been labelled an epidemic in modern society. Brandy Yanchyck explored loneliness in a new documentary that looks at how some people have found new meaning, purpose and the needed personal connections… »
Bias, discrimination prevent people getting obesity care: study
Science shows that obesity is a chronic disease like diabetes or cancer, yet people living with it are being told “they did this to themselves, and that they don’t deserve to be supported,” says Dr. Arya Sharma, the scientific director… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Political polls: What influence might they have on actual outcomes?
With Canada’s federal election this year, now only days away, pollsters have been busy for months canvassing Canadians from across he country surveying their opinions and voting intentions The media loves reporting on opinion polls, political parties love them and… »
Children dying in Syria: humanitarians call for ceasefire
Even before the Turkish offensive, there were 860,000 people wholly dependent on humanitarian aid in northeastern Syria, and now, the situation is worse. In the first days of shelling and air strikes, four children were killed and nine injured in… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Do we trust science? McGill professor weighs in
A recent study suggested there was not enough evidence to prove that people should avoid eating red meat and processed meats. This ran contrary to previous studies which have, for years, suggested that consumption of these meats should be reduced… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Extinction rebellion action in Canada: measured success
On October 7, 2019, Extinction Rebellion activists blocked several bridges in Canada and succeeded in drawing attention to their message that climate change is an emergency already underway. The movement’s name refers to the belief that the world has entered… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Small, medium businesses wary of increasing cyberattacks
As larger corporations step up their defences against cyberattacks, hackers are turning their attention to smaller companies. “There certainly is…a pretty high risk that (attacks) are going to happen,” says Corinne Pohlmann, a vice-president with the Canadian Federation of Independent… »
Many people drive too soon after cannabis use, says non-profit
About 1.2 million drivers in the big province of Ontario have driven high after consuming cannabis, according to a regional branch of the Canadian Automobile Association. The CAA is a non-profit, consumer- based federation of automobile clubs. The club based… »
Arts & Entertainment, Politics
A funnier side of politics
The show 22 Minutes is one of the best loved comedy shows on Canadian television. A satirical look at society, celebrities, and of course politics and politicians it has been a Canadian hit for more than two decades.. Canada’s election… »
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