Climate numbers are dreadful, but if you dig deep, there’s hope too
A few points of light in the carbon darkness: renewables, financial scrutiny, lawsuits, public action
United Church’s executive council opts to keep HQ offices in Toronto
Members considered moving to Winnipeg but heavy relocation costs weighed against the plan
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
Water exports from Canada to the U. S. are feared but unlikely
We hear a lot about possible bulk exports of water, but those running the water authorities in the drought-stricken Southwest aren't counting
Detroit is blooming with urban agriculture and so are its citizens
Once known as Motor City, Detroit's economy collapsed and it became one of the most derided communities in the United States. Now,
Ottawa clamping down on human smugglers of refugees to Canada
But some say the practice shouldn't be vilified. It's not trafficking and may be the only way for people in danger of
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
Sex work may be decriminalized in Canada after Ontario court decision
The decision has drawn both support and condemnation. Some say it could help workers in the sex trade be safer. Others say
Archaeology finds decode ancient secrets of early faith practices
Dazzling discoveries in Israel, Turkey and Egypt offer insight into how ancient believers thought and behaved, clues to the origins of modern
Cancer death of gay partner flows into poignant memoir, with tears
David Hallman's partner of 33 years lived for just 16 days after his cancer diagnosis, and the story of their life together
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