How a week of spiritual contemplation alters the brain by Trisha Elliott The writer volunteers for a study that looks at how neurons meet prayer.
One night in a retirement home changed my perspective on seniors by David Wilson Seniors are often placed in isolated enclaves and excluded from mainstream society. Writer David Wilson explores the alternatives during his stay in
Wade Davis’ words and photographs show many faces, but one humanity by Wade Davis The Canadian author and explorer captures the richness and fragility of global cultures and rituals
Hate is on the rise, but how can we overcome it? by Douglas Tindal The writer explores our most troubling emotion.
Why so many mid-life Canadians are choosing to be single by Elena Gritzan In defiance of social expectations, many mid-life adults have chosen to go it alone — and wouldn’t have it any other way
Michael Bell talks about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by Donald Grayston The former ambassador to Israel, Jordan and Egypt says after his time in the Middle East he remains hopeful that peace will
Should animals have the same rights as humans? by Kat Eschner A legal bid to save 21 former fighting dogs from being euthanized is part of a growing movement to grant animals some
Why do children and youth have so much anxiety? by Denise Davy Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem among young people. Broadview looks at why this generation is so jittery.
Cuba’s paradox and passages by David Wilson An island enigma, Cuba bewilders and beguiles. And somehow, it perseveres. — May 2000
What the beating of Abdirahman Abdi says about racism in Canada by Anthony Bailey Canadians are deceiving themselves if they think anti-Black prejudice is only an American affliction. A recent deadly police beating casts our own