United Church in Quebec honours Inuit dead of TB in 1950s far from home
The federal government shipped thousands of Inuit south for treatment of tuberculosis. Some stayed in hospital for years. Many died.
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
Pipeline in Mackenzie Valley has support from Indigenous Peoples
A 10-year moratorium is over and three of four Indigenous groups who live in the area support the monumental project
AI advances lead to thorny ethical questions about fate of humans
Computers are learning so fast on their own that it's not clear how they will shape the future of the species that
The shaky ethics of selling DNA
With 20 percent of genes currently under patent, critics are turning to the courts to put the brakes on the biotech industry
Biotechnology companies own patents on a fifth of human genes, so, lawsuits
Critics are turning to the courts to challenge commercial rights on human DNA
Christianity is not yet dead, but a new kind is being born
The world is becoming more secular, but it's not yet time to write off religion
Orchestra brings joy to sanctuary of Parkdale United in Ottawa
Begun almost by accident in 1945, the orchestra is the only one affiliated with a United Church congregation, playing in services twice
Abortion activism is back, and it’s more heated than ever
After 20 years of relative peace, activists on both sides of the abortion debate are mobilizing for a new battle that threatens
Trust is tricky these days, but we need it to survive as a society
Relying on each other is the basis of all social order, yet today we have more reason than ever to distrust. Can
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