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Eating wild plants is a ‘world that needs to be rediscovered’
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...
Timing is everything: how Canada got into a pandemic economy — and how it might get out
This is the second article in a series looking at some of the lessons learned from the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions
Organizers of a major Indigenous festival in Ottawa considered postponing or cancelling it entirely after COVID-19 restrictions meant they couldn’t gather in person. ...
It’s been 72 years since Thomas Falls was killed in custody. His family says it’s time for justice
When retired lance-corporal Thomas Falls died in solitary confinement at Montreal’s Bordeaux jail in 1948, 10 days after being severely beaten by police, there...
Officials probe arrival of 500 puppies, 38 of them dead, aboard flight from Ukraine
The Canadian Food inspection Agency is investigating after the gruesome discovery of dozens of dead and dying dogs aboard a recent flight from...
‘It matters to families’: Canada does not keep track of probable cases of COVID-19
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you...
What is Juneteenth and why is everybody talking about it this year?
It is a 155-year-old day of celebration that many non-Black people in the U.S. and around the world only started to hear of recently....
Air Canada apologizes after barring passenger from flying to U.S. to see terminally ill husband
Air Canada has apologized to passenger Mayette Musclow of Kelowna, B.C., after it barred her from flying to Cleveland last month to visit her terminally ill...
NHL hub cities: Which are best equipped to host hockey in a pandemic
When the NHL first announced plans in May to salvage its season, it “only” had the health limitations of a global pandemic to...
Calls to defund the police gain traction with some Canadian policymakers. But what does it mean?
Calls to defund the police gain traction with some Canadian policymakers. But what does it mean? The increasing calls to defund the police in...
Family of young black man killed in Brampton, Ont., says he was shot by police after calling 911 himself
D’Andre Campbell was known for his big heart and big dreams. He was one of eight siblings living with their parents in a...
5 green infrastructure projects engineers recommend to boost COVID-19 economic recovery
With at least two million jobs lost across Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy officially in recession, more stimulus is expected...
Anti-black racism protests, vigils take place across Canada
Canadians continued to rally and demonstrate against racism and police brutality on Saturday, a day after thousands attended protests and vigils across the country. The...
Here’s what different provinces, territories are planning for COVID-19 reopenings
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here’s a look at...
Mother mystified by Winnipeg toddler’s ‘terrifying’ condition after coming down with COVID-19
Doctors are investigating the case of a Winnipeg toddler with symptoms suggesting a rare, inflammatory illness potentially linked to COVID-19, the girl’s mother...
What the COVID-19 employment crisis tells us about the future of work
The job losses associated with the COVID-19 crisis highlight the need for Canada to prepare for unexpected shocks to the labour market and...
