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Thousands of Russian troops descend on Kazakhstan after deadly uprising

In the News   |   January 7, 2022

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In scenes that recalled the crushing of the Prague Spring five decades ago, thousands of Russian soldiers were deployed into neighbouring Kazakhstan on Thursday to help prop up that country’s wobbling authoritarian regime. Dozens of... read more

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Retired generals warn U.S. military deeply divided and future coup attempt possible

In the News   |   December 20, 2021

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The United States could be subject to a military coup after the next presidential election unless it acts now to tamp down signs of insurrection within the ranks, three retired generals are warning. In a... read more

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Just a wish?

Cartoons   |   December 13, 2021

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Russian President Putin has initiated a military buildup near the border with Ukraine that the West fears could signal plans to invade.

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Welcome to the space jam: Canadian startup Kepler stirs debate with huge planned fleet of internet satellites

In the News   |   December 10, 2021

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The Canadian company is jockeying with SpaceX, Amazon and Telesat for room in orbit for tens of thousands of new machines. Critics say the space race could come at a cost on Earth. A Canadian... read more

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Canada joins allies in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

In the News   |   December 9, 2021

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Canada has joined a growing list of Western countries refusing to send diplomats to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in a repudiation of the Chinese Communist Party’s human-rights abuses. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on... read more

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Biden warns Putin of repercussions if Russia invades Ukraine

In the News   |   December 8, 2021

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U.S. President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that Russia would face significant economic and military countermeasures should Mr. Putin order a wider invasion of Ukraine. In a two-hour video summit prompted... read more

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Biden orders U.S. diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

In the News   |   December 7, 2021

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U.S. President Joe Biden has ordered a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing to protest the Chinese government’s repression of Uyghurs, and Canada is considering following suit. White House press secretary Jennifer... read more

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Royal farewell

Cartoons   |   December 3, 2021

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Barbados stopped pledging allegiance to the Queen as it shed its colonial past and became a republic, electing its first-ever president.

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With friends like this...

Cartoons   |   November 22, 2021

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Canada and Mexico failed to convince U.S. President Joe Biden to scrap proposed electric-vehicle tax credits that would favor American-based manufacturers.

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How should we interact with wildlife in our midst?

Lesson Plans   |   November 19, 2021

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This article follows the story of the conservation officer who refused to kill the cubs and explains his story and his reasoning. It outlines the on-going battle with the bureaucracy.... read more

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China’s Xi Jinping secures his place in history as most powerful leader since Mao

In the News   |   November 12, 2021

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Leaders of China’s Communist Party passed a resolution this week setting the stage for President Xi Jinping to rule for an unprecedented third term and cementing his place as the most important figure in the... read more

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‘Be careful you don’t die in an accident’: Hong Kong protester living in Canada receives daily threats

In the News   |   November 9, 2021

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Alison Lai’s grandfather arrived as a refugee in Hong Kong seven decades ago, trading the chaos of 1950s China for the safety of what was then a British colony. In 2020, China made a refugee... read more

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Afghans who worked alongside Canadian military will be left on the streets of Kabul when safe houses close

In the News   |   November 5, 2021

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In a cramped Kabul safe house filled with Afghans who worked alongside the Canadian military, everyone is awaiting Friday morning with dread. That’s when the funding for a network of such sanctuaries will run out, forcing families out... read more

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How a B.C. conservation officer’s refusal to kill two bear cubs sparked a debate about managing wildlife

In the News   |   October 23, 2021

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Should bears that wander into humans’ lives be destroyed? After six years, Bryce Casavant is sharing the story of his decision that day and the long battle that followed. Two aging black bears are living... read more

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Russia’s break with NATO heightens fears of military escalation as two sides trade blame

In the News   |   October 22, 2021

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There was shock across Europe this week when Russia announced it was closing its mission at NATO headquarters in Brussels and ordering NATO staff to leave Moscow. After all, such direct contacts between the Kremlin... read more

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