–Constable Tim Schewe I read an article recently about conspicuity for police officers working on the highway. It suggested that the reflective vests and jackets that we use to stand out and be identified by drivers at night were not … Continue reading →
The bombshell news that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan – the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – were not only seeking to partially quit the Royal Family but also take up part-time residence in Canada may have set the … Continue reading →
Joe Curnow, University of Manitoba and Anjali Helferty, University of Toronto Greta Thunberg made history again this month when she was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. The 16-year-old has become the face of youth climate action, going from … Continue reading →
Richard Frank, Simon Fraser University LifeLabs — Canada’s major provider of lab diagnostics and testing services — announced on Dec. 17 that hackers had potentially accessed computer systems with data from “approximately 15 million customers” that “could include name, address, … Continue reading →
UBCO professor says frontline nurses grapple with a good death amidst new end of life options While Canada may have legalized medical assistance in dying in 2016, the moral challenges continue for primary care workers, including nurse practitioners who can … Continue reading →
Gerald Walton, Lakehead University In October 2019, a 14-year-old and an 18-year-old were charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Devan Bracci-Selvey, who died in his mother’s arms outside his southern Ontario high school. In response, provincial Education … Continue reading →
–Maryna Ell, Sooke Youth First things first – I don’t care about hockey. I don’t care for sports at all, actually, but I know that hockey, and Hockey Night in Canada, and Don Cherry’s role in that, are all important … Continue reading →
Mark Winfield, York University, Canada For an election that was sometimes described as being about “nothing”, it turned out to be an important one for climate change policy and the environment. In the weeks leading up to the federal election, … Continue reading →
Everyone dreams of stumbling upon a huge sum of money. Be it a sudden lottery win, a sizeable inheritance, or a lawsuit settlement, experiencing a financial windfall can be exhilarating. However, if you’re not careful there are plenty of hidden … Continue reading →
Timothy J. Lynch, University of Melbourne US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced the Democrats have begun a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over allegations he tried to pressure the Ukrainian president to investigate a Democratic political rival. … Continue reading →
