How an Astrophysicist Became the Most Accurate Political Forecaster in Canada
Philippe J. Fournier has called elections across the country—with a 90 percent success rate
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Memoirs Are Almost Impossible to Sell
Publishers are turning away from personal stories. Have readers stopped caring about each other’s lives?
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“Yukoners Are Pissed”: The Outcry over Telecom Failures
Starlink’s popularity surges as Northern residents search for reliable internet
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Blaming Immigrants Is a Gateway to Far-Right Extremism
As Canada cuts down on the number of newcomers, anti-immigration rhetoric could fuel something more sinister
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Trump’s Return Could Make Trudeau Look Smaller than Ever
Polls suggest the former president’s comeback won’t revive Liberal fortunes
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Why Rich Nations Must Help Poorer Countries Face Climate Change
At COP29, the fight shifts to funding countries hit hardest by global warming
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An Acclaimed Canadian Playwright Faces Questions of Pretendianism
Jani Lauzon has maintained she is Métis and her play 1939—now touring Canada—is based on her father’s experience at a residential school. What if none of it is true?
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What’s the Point of Epigraphs Anyway?
Writers and readers alike love to argue about the quotations in the opening pages of their favourite books
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British Columbia’s Election Is a Bellwether for Climate Policy
Is the last progressive stronghold in Canada poised to fall?
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