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Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

There are a lot of factors that influence why governments are slow on the uptake of clean energy projects, including upfront cost.

Will AI automation really kill jobs? A new survey finds Canadian workers are split on the answer

There's been many predictions about the decimation of the job market to AI, but past experience shows it's never quite so simple.

Should Canadian politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media?

Canadian politicians face scrutiny over silencing critics on social media

Does fasting dull your mental edge? We crunched the data for the best advice

Fasting may or may not have an effect - unless you're a child or it's late in the day.

Why involving women in peace deals reduces the chance of a conflict restarting by up to 37%

UN-backed research shows women-led peacebuilding slashes the risk of relapse in a civil war

OP-ED: Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here’s why

Cyclists’ rolling stops may be safer and more efficient than full compliance.

How AI is challenging the credibility of some online courses

AI tools are exposing gaps in online course design, prompting urgent calls - and opportunity - for academic integrity and innovation.

4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

With intention and evidence-based practices, winter can become a season of meaning, connection and even joy.

OP-ED: Why Canadians need two dramatic educational shifts to honour reconciliation

The relationship between schooling and the cultivation of citizens is well-documented. If we are committed to truth and reconciliation, we must recognize education’s ambivalent role.

How to ensure youth, parents, educators and tech companies are on the same page on AI

AI systems promise personalization and convenience, but they quietly harvest personal data and shape behaviour without clear consent—raising serious concerns for youth, who are often excluded from decisions

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