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Travelling the World, One Webcam at a Time

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 - by Sarah Musgrave

It’s been three months and counting without tourists. Could this be the best thing to happen to cities around the world?

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Business / July/August 2020

What Does It Take to Become a Wine Superpower?

June 16, 2020July 16, 2020 - by Ellen Himelfarb

On British Columbia’s bid to be the Napa Valley of the North

A five-panel illustration of a person sitting in front of a laptop at a desk, their back to the viewer. As the days of the week progress, the light dims and the vase of flowers in the corner of the desk starts to droop. In the fifth panel, the person is away from their desk and the flowers have sprung back to life.

Business

Is a Four-Day Workweek the Secret to Saving the Planet?

June 10, 2020March 18, 2022 - by Brad Badelt

Perpetual economic growth is driving climate change and making us miserable. The degrowth movement offers a way out

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Politics / World

How Tough Should Canada Be Toward China?

June 9, 2020March 23, 2021 - by Derek H. Burney

Canada needs to adjust to a world where China is the other great power. It won’t be easy

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Politics

How to Build an Antifascist Movement

June 3, 2020June 8, 2020 - by Daniel Panneton

In 1938, a diverse group of Torontonians came together to reject fascism. What can we learn from them today?

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Current Affairs / Politics

Why Peter MacKay Is the Wrong Choice

May 15, 2020May 19, 2020 - by Justin Ling

MacKay’s history as minister of justice raises questions about his political fitness

A small crowd of protesters, Shut Down Canada, stand along the train tracks and occupy the Macmillan Yard in Vaughan, Ontario. In front of them is a large black train.

Current Affairs / Politics

Why Resolving the Wet’suwet’en Crisis May Depend on an Ancient Treaty

May 5, 2020May 6, 2020 - by Adam Leith Gollner

Parliament took too long to respond to the protests. Further action could require following the principles of the Silver Covenant Chain

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Politics

How Universal Basic Income Will Save the Economy

May 4, 2020May 12, 2020 - by Max Fawcett

Until recently, the idea lived on the political margins. Then the pandemic changed everything

Black-and-white illustration of a grid of apartment units containing tenants trying to connect with people in other units––some are linked by phone cables, some are waving to one another, others are bringing one another food.

Business

Do Good Landlords Even Exist?

April 21, 2020June 8, 2021 - by Zachariah Wells

In the current rental crisis, landlords have a chance to step up. But too many of them are failing their tenants

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Business / May 2020

We’ll All Be Social Media Sellouts Soon

April 15, 2020November 8, 2021 - by Tatum Dooley

Companies are turning to small-time influencers to promote their brands. Will any of us be able to resist the lure of free products and cash?

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Travelling the World, One Webcam at a Time

What Does It Take to Become a Wine Superpower?

Is a Four-Day Workweek the Secret to Saving the Planet?

How Tough Should Canada Be Toward China?

How to Build an Antifascist Movement

Why Peter MacKay Is the Wrong Choice

Why Resolving the Wet’suwet’en Crisis May Depend on an Ancient Treaty

How Universal Basic Income Will Save the Economy

Do Good Landlords Even Exist?

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