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Health

Your Doctor Won’t See You Now—or Ever Again

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 - by Monica Kidd

Why family medicine is dying

Jasper, Alberta, after the 2024 wildfire. A smoky mountain and cloudy sky provide a backdrop to the burned structures and trees

Environment

With Jasper, a Once Beloved Town Becomes a Haunting Sight

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 - by Arno Kopecky

Rebuilding a town every year isn’t enough. The question must be asked: What now?

Against a blue sky, a black and white flag flies from the very top of the Parliament building. Instead of a Canadian flag, it's black and white with an oil drum replacing a maple leaf

Environment

The World Is Moving Away from Fossil Fuels. Canada Is Holding On for Dear Life

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 - by Arno Kopecky

We’ve proudly failed to plan for what comes next

Pierre Poilievre, wearing an Axe the Tax t-shirt, speaks into a microphone at a rally

Politics

Pierre Poilievre Wants a Carbon Tax Election

April 25, 2024July 25, 2024 - by Arno Kopecky

The policies of carbon pricing have been twisted and maligned—and they could decide our next prime minister

A photo of Tucker Carlson speaking in Arizona on December 2023.

Current Affairs

Lies, Damn Lies, and Tucker Carlson

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 - by Timothy Caulfield

It should be obvious that this guy’s pants are on fire. But his audience doesn’t care

A collage of various photos of grizzly bears.

Environment

The Life and Death of Bear 148

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 - by Gloria Dickie

When I first met her, she was destined for greatness. I couldn’t anticipate how she would meet her end

A collage of two certificates and an old family photo. Top row: Two certificates belonging to Ging Wei Wong's father from his early days of living in Canada. Bottom: A photo of Carol Wong's family from 1965.

Memoir

Community Storytelling Project: Three Stories from Chinese Canadians

June 28, 2023July 1, 2023 - by Various Contributors

Personal histories that touch down in rural Alberta, Jamaica, Hong Kong, and Toronto

A photo illustration of the book cover for "Fire Weather" by John Vaillant against an orange gradient background.

Environment

Where There’s Oil, There’s Fire: Lessons from Canada’s Costliest Disaster

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 - by Harley Rustad

John Vaillant’s Fire Weather proves people are behind ever-worsening wildfires

An illustration of two people pushing back on a giant white rook chess piece being pushed by a giant hand

May 2023 / Politics

Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 - by Tim Querengesser

Progressive mayors in Edmonton and Calgary are being undermined for political gain

A photo illustration of Steven Heighton in front of a purple and green background

Politics

The Downfall of Jason Kenney and His Big Blue Truck

March 10, 2023March 9, 2023 - by Chaseten Remillard

Why the maverick, masculine symbol ran out of gas

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Your Doctor Won’t See You Now—or Ever Again

With Jasper, a Once Beloved Town Becomes a Haunting Sight

The World Is Moving Away from Fossil Fuels. Canada Is Holding On for Dear Life

Pierre Poilievre Wants a Carbon Tax Election

Lies, Damn Lies, and Tucker Carlson

The Life and Death of Bear 148

Community Storytelling Project: Three Stories from Chinese Canadians

Where There’s Oil, There’s Fire: Lessons from Canada’s Costliest Disaster

Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities

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