Edward Greenspan picks apart the government’s case for more prisons and longer sentences
One of Canada’s top defence lawyers says it's weak on evidence.
Bank shuts down in Winnipeg community; innovation ensues
When most of the bank branches in a high-needs neighbourhood closed down, citizens fought back
God + Nature = Ecotheology, a powerful, convincing Canadian trend
Scholars, citizens scouring the Bible for advice on whether God is green
This polyamorous trio is redefining what it means to be a family
Egalitarian, secular and non-institutional, the family’s relationship is founded on the personal freedom of each of the three partners
7 contemporary takes on the 7 deadly sins
Greed, lust, envy, wrath, gluttony, pride, sloth: let our writers tempt you with their meditations on the seven notorious no-nos.
A renegade Mormon sect in rural B.C. has long flouted Canada’s polygamy ban — until now
For their part, Bountiful community leaders insist there is nothing wrong with their lifestyle, and the allegations by activists, investigators and former
Mother forced to give up baby had few choices. Now she wants change
'We were young, unmarried and pregnant. They forced us to surrender our babies. Now we’re older, braver and determined to change an
First United Church in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside rethinking its mission
Resignations, looming funding cuts and bad press have forced a historic United Church mission to reimagine its role in Canada’s poorest neighbourhood
Developing countries see big benefits from seven simple innovations
Cheap, easy and reliable, these inventions tend to spark yet more fresh ideas in the people who use them, amplifying the original
Dementia is creeping up on Canada’s elderly and cases are on the rise
It's a silent epidemic and already the leading cause of disability for seniors but the prevalence is expected to skyrocket as baby
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September/October 2025 In this issue: A new look at the sun, a 4.6-billion-year-old star; How Qualicum First Nation awakened its language; Is prison labour rehabilitation or exploitation? |
