Kevin Spurgaitis
Kevin Spurgaitis is a journalist in Toronto.
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Ethical Living, June 2020 | Health
Will Canada let Ron Posno die on his terms?
The 80-year-old has early signs of dementia. When the time comes, he wants a medically assisted death. But the law may not allow it.
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Ethical Living | Society
Do we face a future without Down syndrome?
Advances in prenatal testing mean parents can detect the chromosomal difference earlier. What does this mean for the future of Down Syndrome?
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Ethical Living | Society
Canadian seniors are another face of the opioid epidemic
When you picture drug abuse, Canada's elderly may not come to mind. But the over-prescription of painkillers has left many addicted.
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Justice | Health
Developmentally disabled now in community living but gaps remain
In Ontario alone, more than 12,000 people with developmental disabilities are on a waiting list for group housing
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Science | Society
Science reshapes our understanding of where empathy comes from
Empathy isn't just a force of the human spirit. It's hard-wired in our genetic code, researchers are discovering
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Science | Society
Carbon heats the world and cities are fighting back with big plans
While national leadership across the planet flags, cities are stepping up with bold visions and steep carbon reductions
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Society | History
Apocalypse predictions have failed to come true, but another looms
Doomsday imaginings have deep roots in religion, prophesied in both sacred texts and folklore. Another is predicted for the end of next year
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World | Society
9/11 attacks a decade ago force us to assess visions of peace today
Does traditional pacifism still have a role in the 21st century, or is taking up arms the only way to settle conflicts and protect the vulnerable?
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Society | Technology
Technology makes human interactions more common but more shallow
Academics, authors try to understand what means for society now that so many people are tethered to their electronic devices for so many hours each day
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Faith | Science
Universe discoveries find it more vast and complex than anyone knew
The findings are prompting some to question whether religion will become obsolete, or whether they will guide humanity to greater enlightenment
