Giving Trees A Vote

The philosopher Jonathon Keats wants to incorporate the world’s plants and animals into our democratic systems.

The Super-Rich ‘Preppers’

Planning to save themselves from the apocalypse.

About That Worker ‘Shortage’

Why are governments helping drive down wages?

Canadian Man, 65, Has A Doctor’s Approval For Euthanasia

Despite admitting becoming poor is the reason he’s applying to die.

The Surprisingly Sophisticated Mind Of An Insect

Insects are more intelligent and emotionally complex than we give them credit for. Perhaps, new research suggests, they are even conscious.

The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

How To Speak Honeybee

Advanced technologies like A.I. are enabling scientists to learn that the world is full of intelligent creatures with sophisticated languages, like honeybees. What might they tell us?

New Zealand’s Rocket Lab Prepares For First Launch From US

Peter Beck, the firm’s CEO, has big plans to follow the first launch from his new US facility.

College Is ‘Too Difficult’

87% of students say but refuse to study more.

The Hijacking of Pediatric Medicine

The American Academy of Pediatrics claims to support the health of all children. Many doctors are appalled by its prescriptions.

Once Devastated Pacific Reefs See Amazing Rebirth

Recovering with ‘shocking speed.’

Woman Caught Feeding Fake Ducks

Decompensates when told they’re decoys.

Top Surgery with Dr. Gallagher

Almost cost me my life.

Blistering Attack On Canadian Government

As it considers offering euthanasia to sick children.

San Francisco

Closes its city centre drug refuge.

The Next Iran

Iran should be judged by a standard of normalcy, not necessarily liberal democracy.

The Sweet and Sticky History of the Date

Throughout the Middle East, the versatile fruit has been revered since antiquity. How will it fare in a changing world?

The Hibernator’s Guide to the Galaxy

Scientists are on the verge of figuring out how to put humans in a state of suspended animation. It could be the key to colonizing Mars.

The Rosetta Stone

Why it shouldn’t be returned to Egypt.

The Pope who Looked The Other Way

Dramatic evidence from recently-released Vatican files.

The Enduring Cruelty of Canada’s Residential Schools

Case studies illuminate the injustices inflicted on Indigenous peoples by Canadian governments and churches.

The Anti-Woke Heroes Pushing Back

 Against Canada’s self-destructive torpor.

Van Life Grows

In housing-stressed Vancouver.