Legalizing once-illicit substances can have a public health impact
— 18 December 2018As cannabis is legalized in Canada and parts of the United States, it’s worth looking back…
Less talk, more action: National Day of Remembrance on Violence Against Women
— 6 December 2018People gather at a memorial ceremony to honour the 13 students and one staff member killed…
Ahed and Malala: Why we revere some girl activists and ignore others
— 5 December 2018Ahed Tamimi is in a courtroom at the Ofer military prison near Jerusalem, Feb. 13, 2018. The…
Have we reached Peak Car?
— 3 December 2018Rush hour in Vancouver, B.C. Has North America reached Peak Car? StoneMonkeysw/Shutterstock.com…
How to survive your annoying relatives this holiday season
— 28 November 2018During the holiday season, we are faced with numerous social commitments and in some cases…
Big, bigger, biggest: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles Day
— 26 November 2018The holiday shopping season is upon us. But do you need to go to the mall? 松林 /flickr,…
Canada: What will it take to end physical punishment of children?
— 22 November 2018At least 54 countries prohibit the corporal punishment of children. Canada has neither prohibited…
Dementia’s hidden darkness: Violence and domestic abuse
— 15 November 2018Dementia patients are often the perpetrators and often the victims of abuse. Research also…
Wearing the poppy has always been a political act – here’s why
— 13 November 2018olavs via Shutterstock Sam Edwards, Manchester Metropolitan University The annual argument…
Study hard and you might lower your chances of dementia
— 5 November 2018A new study funded by the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation will investigate the…