How ‘choice’ in child care might play out in the coming federal election
In one respect, the summer of 2021 is a lot like the fall of 2005: with the possibility of an election looming, a minority Liberal government is…
Investment in renewable energy favoured over oil and gas, but regional differences persist, poll finds
A majority of Canadians favour more investment in renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydrogen over oil and gas, with divisions evident based on political affiliations,…
Controversial Calgary mayoral candidate’s latest criminal trial to begin
A Calgary mayoral candidate — recently described as "dangerous and out-of-control" by a judge — will go to trial Monday, accused of causing a disturbance.Kevin J. Johnston…
U of T’s music program fosters culture of sexual harassment and fear, students, faculty claim
Students, faculty, staff and alumni are demanding that the University of Toronto address what they say is a toxic culture within the faculty of music that allows…
The Truth About Queen Elizabeth’s Relationship With Princess Beatrice
Being gifted family heirlooms of any kind is always special, but you know you are in the good books when you are provided with a "priceless" accessory,…
Lytton, B.C., looks to its history as it starts to rebuild after devastating wildfire
Vancouver-based photographer Kathryn Mussallem was most likely the last tourist to visit the village of Lytton, B.C., before it was devastated by a fire.Mussallem was on her…
Memorial University to double tuition to $6K a year, ending 22-year freeze
Memorial University president Vianne Timmons announced an unprecedented tuition hike on Friday for future students of Newfoundland and Labrador's only university. (Patrick Butler/Radio-Canada)Memorial University will more than…
Insect poop can be used to make sustainable fertilizer — and help plants weather climate change
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. (Sign…
Fully vaccinated and yearning to travel? Here are the new rules of the road
Canada's announcement that fully vaccinated Canadian travellers can skip quarantine upon their return has inspired some people to start making travel plans.But before packing your bags, take…
How Canadians are making sure no one is left behind in the vaccine rollout
Despite Canada's success in getting vaccines into arms so far, there is mounting pressure to reach those left behind — the people who, either due to lack…
Ontario hopes family doctors can reach those unvaccinated against COVID-19
With Ontario's COVID-19 vaccination coverage showing signs of levelling off, the province is enlisting help from family doctors. About 78 per cent of Ontario adults have received…