For many Black families, summer months can be a relief and a stress. The stress is because of the precariousness of summer programming in Canada. Typically for families with school-aged children, summer planning usually starts in February or March, when most registration begins. The logistics around finding quality summer programming can be challenging. If you are […] … learn more→

Yogurt is a dairy delight commonly celebrated for its health benefits among humans. It is crammed full of probiotics, calcium, and vitamins. With its potential to aid digestion and bolster bone health, yogurt can be a welcome addition to your dog’s diet. Nevertheless, before incorporating yogurt into your dog’s meal routine, it is critical to […] … learn more→

Writing a paper or setting up a piece of research often involves a problem or a puzzle. You’ve identified something that needs to be sorted and you’re just the person to do it. At the start, problems tend to present themselves as  either practical – there is something that is going on that is difficult/inequitable/could be […] … learn more→

If you have a child born at the start of the year, you may be faced with a tricky and stressful decision. Do you send them to school “early”, in the year they turn five? Or do you “hold them back” and send them in the year they turn six? Media reports refer to parents who want to […] … learn more→

The sustainability of our planet is a challenge that requires us to change the way we live and consume. There is a key place where the professionals of the immediate future are being trained: the university. What can it do to promote a profound change in perspective and a sustainable revolution? The answer is: a […] … learn more→

For four centuries, the Catholic Church banned the reading of hundreds of works deemed subversive—from Galileo Galilei to Simone de Beauvoir. Beginning in 1966, censorship was officially lifted, and popes increasingly valued reading as a spiritual and intellectual act. Francis’s pontificate marked a new era: it refocused the focus on reading as a tool of […] … learn more→

Skilled migrants and international students are leaving the United States for Canada in growing numbers. A March 2025 report by Statistics Canada reveals a sharp rise in the numbers of American non-citizen residents moving to Canada. Reasons given are largely restrictive U.S. immigration policies, visa caps and long wait times for green cards. This is a shift […] … learn more→

Colossal Biosciences’ groundbreaking de-extinction of the dire wolf has accomplished more than just bringing an Ice Age predator back to life—it has also significantly advanced our understanding of dire wolf evolution. Through unprecedented genomic analysis, the company’s researchers have resolved longstanding scientific questions about this iconic species, revealing surprising details about its origins and relationship […] … learn more→

Imagine a country with deep political divisions, where different groups don’t trust each other and violence seems likely. Now, imagine a flood of political images, hateful memes and mocking videos from domestic and foreign sources taking over social media. What is likely to happen next? The widespread use of social media during times of political […] … learn more→

When we’re in a classroom, at a conference, watching a video, or listening to a podcast, and we want to increase the likelihood of remembering its content in the future, the best strategy we can follow is note-taking. Organizing and taking notes is key to improving comprehension, attention , and long-term learning . Some people just listen or doodle, […] … learn more→