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
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?
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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July/August 2025 Issue In this issue: New approaches to dementia care to help people live a full life; How to talk across polarities; How white evangelicals incite homophobia in Uganda |
