Addiction struggles led my nephew to crime and imprisonment. Is there hope for him on the outside? by Julie McGonegal "My sister has said the only peace she knows is when her son is in prison. When Justin is out, she is
Ktunaxa First Nation fights a ski resort to protect sacred land by Pieta Woolley A Supreme Court of Canada case pits a resort developer against B.C.’s Ktunaxa First Nation. At issue: does the development infringe on
Liberal Christians in the U.S. test their faith against a demagogue by Paul Wilson After Donald Trump's election, The Observer visits United Church of Christ congregations to learn more about how the denomination is responding to
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