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Analysis: Why does Pierre Poilievre appeal to young Canadians?
As scholars of populism have argued, the significant economic, social, demographic and technological changes of the last decade have produced a state of… → Read More
Russian embassy in Canada weaponizes its social media accounts to fuel support for Ukraine war
It attacks the Canadian government and news media for allegedly spreading lies: The Conversation → Read More
This federal election, the Liberals are outspending all the other parties combined when buying ads on Facebook
This federal election, the Liberals are outspending all the other parties combined when buying ads on Facebook → Read More
Which COVID vaccine is best? Here’s why that’s really hard to answer
You might think clinical trials might provide some answers about which vaccine is 'best,' particularly the large phase 3 trials, but direct comparison is… → Read More
Boris Johnson took a one-hour flight to the G7 summit to talk about the climate crisis
'If you attack my arrival by plane, I respectfully point out that the UK is actually in the lead in developing sustainable aviation fuel,' the U.K. PM told… → Read More
AstraZeneca second dose: Should I get it again or choose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
There is no clinical efficacy data for mixing and matching vaccines, such as clinical trials or real-world studies. So, some may prefer receiving two doses of… → Read More
Jupiter and Saturn converge on Dec. 21. Was this the biblical Star of Bethlehem?
Attempts to discover the identity of Matthew’s star are often creative and insightful, but I would argue that they are also misguided → Read More
Here are some coronavirus shopping tips to keep you safe at the supermarket
The more people we encounter, the higher the risk of virus transmission. So, how do we keep safe when going to the shops? → Read More
Now ‘coronavirus deniers’ are claiming that the COVID-19 pandemic is an elaborate hoax
The conspiracy theory's premise rests on the baseless assumption that if hospital parking lots and waiting rooms are empty then the pandemic must not be real → Read More
Hackers can access your phone and laptop cameras. Here’s why you should cover them now
When your laptop is off its webcam can’t be activated. But many of us keep our laptops in hibernation or sleep mode, which are different → Read More
April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney stuns the Beatles with first word that he’s done
In the press packet with his first solo album, 50 years ago today, McCartney 'announced' the breakup of the Fab Four → Read More
More than 441,000 people have ‘recovered’ from COVID-19. How long will immunity last?
Around the world, more than 441,00 people have officially recovered from COVID-19. But recovering is more complicated than simply feeling better → Read More
COVID-19: Here’s how to boost your internet speed when everyone else is working from home
While service providers may not be able to instantly respond to your frustrations, there are a few tricks you can use → Read More
Can you get the coronavirus from receiving parcels?
It helps to think about how your mail might come into contact with coronavirus — and what the evidence says about how long it lives on various surfaces → Read More
The coronavirus looks less deadly than first reported, but it’s definitely not ‘just a flu’
So how deadly is it? The answer is complicated. But countries with aging populations will be more severely affected → Read More
Can the moment right before we die be a euphoric one?
An expert on palliative care takes a look at whether or not people can experience a rush of happiness before they die → Read More
COMMENTARY: The inhumanity of cutting Canadian aid to countries in need
John D. Cameron, Dalhousie University and Robert Huish, Dalhousie University It is a bad idea to cut off your nose to spite your face. Similarly, it would be a catastrophic move for Canada’s next prime minister to scrap international → Read More
COMMENTARY: School fees undermine public education’s commitment to equity
Sue Winton, York University, Canada I’m looking at $85 per child in school fees for the 2019-2020 school year at my sons’ public high school. It breaks down like this: $35 to support clubs, teams, councils and athletics; $35 for the → Read More
Men on the Bumble app aren’t ready to give up the reins on dating
Bumble women perform the initial dating labour by extending invitation after invitation to potential matches. Bumble men, much like male bees, largely sit and wait for their invites to come → Read More
COMMENTARY: Artificial intelligence makes fishing more sustainable by tracking illegal activity
Melina Kourantidou, Dalhousie University The world’s fish stocks are in decline and our increasing demand for seafood may be one of the main drivers. But the true extent of the problem is hard to estimate, especially when fishing occurs in → Read More