Mark MacKinnon reports on the jailing of Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny, who was arrested for his public criticism of the Russian president. Thousands of people have protested throughout Russia; they were met with a... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news. Who won the ACTRA Award of Excellence? Jani Lauzon Eugene Levy Rachel McAdams Alison Niven What does... read more
Of all the commodities that build and power civilization, only two – oil and coal – are set for output declines in the next decades as global warming threatens to turn Earth into planetary toast.... read more
Here are the answers to our January quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information. 1. Who won the ACTRA Award of Excellence? Answer: a Additional notes: Jani Lauzon is a Metis multi-disciplinary... read more
Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden will unveil more aggressive targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions within the next two months as they forge a North American alliance to battle climate change. And Mr. Biden is... read more
The House of Commons overwhelmingly endorsed a motion to recognize that China is committing genocide against its Muslim minority, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet abstaining from the vote amid a nearly frozen... read more
A winter of discontent is brewing among postsecondary students as patience with online classes wanes and the prospect of rising tuition fees raises questions about value for money. The anger spilled over at a meeting... read more
Adrian Morrow reports on the conclusion of Donald Trump’s most recent impeachment, noting the highlights of the trial, the arguments for and against conviction, and the reasons why the outcome was never really in doubt.... read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has opened its robotic eyes on a tantalizing landscape on Mars – one that scientists hope will answer the question of whether a planet that once had all the ingredients to sustain... read more
Being kept apart from teachers and friends has had a measurable impact on student performance, some initial findings show. But the damage varies along regional, economic and racial lines – and there’s no large-scale plan... read more
After a seven-month journey from pandemic-stricken Earth, NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to begin the most ambitious quest to date for signs of past life on Mars.
The federal government is partnering with Huawei to sponsor leading-edge computer and electrical engineering research at Canadian universities, a move critics say threatens this country’s national security and economic interests. The Natural Sciences and Engineering... read more
Canada and the United States are taking the first, tentative steps toward a more continental approach to fighting climate change. In an interview after his first call with President Joe Biden’s top climate adviser, Gina... read more
