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Monique Keiran: When 'life happens' to critters in wild, consequences can be fatal

Monique Keiran: When 'life happens' to critters in wild, consequences can be fatal

In late September, researchers came upon masses of fish floating dead or plastered along the bottom of a creek near Bella Bella, which bodes ill for salmon in similar drought-stricken creeks throughout sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — and those that rely on them
Charla Huber: Day-school survivor hopes sharing story of abuse helps others

Charla Huber: Day-school survivor hopes sharing story of abuse helps others

Angel Sampson is encouraging others to join the Indian Day School Class Action Settlement before the January deadline, but many are reluctant to relive their experiences by documenting them
Trevor Hancock: Earth for all, not just for some

Trevor Hancock: Earth for all, not just for some

The ultimate determinant of the health of everyone in the world is the state of the natural ecosystems of which we are a part
Geoff Johnson: Is education the antidote to loss of faith in public institutions?

Geoff Johnson: Is education the antidote to loss of faith in public institutions?

Generation Z is most at risk of consuming and believing fake news and unverified information, which is more prevalent online than in print media
Climate change threatening butterflies’ pollen-collecting powers, find sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ researchers

Climate change threatening butterflies’ pollen-collecting powers, find sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ researchers

An integral part of a vast array of insect pollinators, the shrinking of butterflies due to rising temperatures could have drastic consequences for agriculture
Scientists have developed a technique to restore kelp forests for future generations

Scientists have developed a technique to restore kelp forests for future generations

The kelp provides food and shelter for thousands of marine species while absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. However, climate change and other factors are chopping away at the undersea forests in some parts of the world.
Monique Keiran: 'Weird bacteria sex' helps us digest seaweed

Monique Keiran: 'Weird bacteria sex' helps us digest seaweed

Carbon-absorbing seaweeds play an important environmental role, but unappreciated but critical players are the marine bacteria that break them down, some of which allow humans to digest wakame and nori
Our Community: Donor to match contributions for Shelbourne Community Kitchen

Our Community: Donor to match contributions for Shelbourne Community Kitchen

‘A triple whammy’ from rising food costs An anonymous donor is offering to match contributions of up to $50,000 to Shelbourne Community Kitchen, which grows and distributes food to those in need.
Trevor Hancock: Why we need licensed outdoor childcare

Trevor Hancock: Why we need licensed outdoor childcare

We have become so screen-oriented that we — and especially our children — have lost touch with nature, which is bad for the kids and bad for nature
Charla Huber: I once skipped class with Pierre Poilievre’s brother

Charla Huber: I once skipped class with Pierre Poilievre’s brother

When our teacher started asking about traits students had inherited from their parents, Poilievre’s brother, who was also adopted, suggested we leave, creating a moment of inclusion rather than exclusion