Education
How 39 young people experience climate education in a rapidly changing world
Ecological grief is growing — and our current approach to climate change education isn’t keeping pace.
News
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EducationCanada and the U.S. are giving children money to build savings. But the rules on keeping it are very different
Canada and the United States are both taking steps to help children build financial assets early in life, but they differ on what happens when those children reach adulthood.
- Health
An inquiry into alleged COVID-19 vaccine injuries fails to weigh the ethics and risks of Canada’s response
In early September, Conservative Party MP Dean Allison held a four-day independent, unsanctioned “inquiry” for “Canadians to share their personal experiences of injuries…from the COVID-19 vaccine(s).” The event heard testimony that alleged…
- Environment
Adaptation policies must be built around the local communities facing climate change
Municipal governments are at the forefront of climate adaptation, developing plans and responding when disasters strike. But even though local governments are limited to their municipal boundaries, events like floods, wildfires, extreme hea…
GovernmentAlbertans soundly vote to stay in Canada. Many are asking why they had to vote in the first place
Unofficial results from the Alberta independence referendum indicate a resounding victory for the remain side. Three in four voters chose to stay in Canada.
- Education
4 questions about schoolwork feedback to guide young students’ learning
What happens when a young student gets a low math score? A parent may say: “Math has never been your strength.” A teacher might write “careless” beside a calculation.
- Health
Protecting children from harm isn’t enough — welfare systems must support healing through quality mental health care
In Québec and across Canada, people working in child welfare do remarkable work to protect children and youth from maltreatment and to support families facing complex challenges.
- Health
Wainwright fire shows the importance of health-care system resilience to Canadian security
The fire that swept through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright over the weekend in Alberta killed four soldiers and injured 39 people, including 19 reported in critical condition.
EnvironmentWhere does all the hardware go? The hidden environmental footprint of AI data centres
The Canadian government recently launched its Responsible Data Centre Development Principles, enabling the country to set the terms for responsible growth of artificial intelligence computing power and storage.
- Health
Sex toys aren’t just for fun. They can be adaptive tools for disabled and chronically ill people
Conversations about sex after illness, disease or the onset of disability tend to stall on the same question: How far does the sex you’re having now fall short of the sex you used to have?
- Technology
From Ukraine to the Middle East: How drones and AI are rewriting the rules of modern warfare
Ukraine’s recent tensions with the United States highlight the importance of technology in contemporary warfare. The American disruption of Starshield, the military version of Starlink, significantly increased Ukraine’s vulnerability to Rus…
- Environment
Tackling Lake Erie’s algal blooms requires targeted conservation strategies
Anyone living along the coast of Lake Erie will be well aware of the periodic algal blooms that appear on its surface. The greenish blooms can cause rashes and other health problems and pose risks to both humans and animals.