LEEFF program details far too fuzzy
It’s unreasonable for Ottawa to require firms to enter an agreement with almost no details about environmental requirements…
A new social media approach: thoughtful, informed
Social media has become immersive entertainment. But it’s also ruthless and stressful for many people…
Canada’s rising food insecurity problem
Food inflation is on the way up, despite lower prices for other consumer goods. And COVID-19 has impacted incomes…
Alberta municipal gov’t labour costs out of touch with reality
Labour costs between 2014 and 2018 increased by nearly $873 million, or 17 per cent, outpacing population growth and inflation…
The big question about Alberta referendums is why?
The government has all the information it needs if it’s going to appeal to the rest of Canada for a fairer equalization deal…
Brakes applied to worldwide oil, gas exploration
The long-term view is frightening. With long gestation periods, new oil and gas projects may not get online when needed…
Serenaded by cicadas
Their song is produced by a complex vibrating membrane on their sides and a hollow resonant body cavity…
Managing boundaries without emotion or nasty payback
We’re often reluctant to establish a line when dealing with others because we don’t want to be seen as difficult. So instead we stew in our anger and resentment…
How First Nations communities can balance governance
The future of democracy for the Wet’suwet’en depends on harmonizing the roles of hereditary chiefs and elected leaders…
Why Canada’s gun ban won’t stop shootings
Addressing the more complex problems of narcotics, smuggling, and terrorism will yield more effective and durable results…