James Harris, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Marie Larocque, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
In Canada, groundwater is generally abundant and lakes are ubiquitous. But the exchanges between groundwater and lakes are complex and often invisible.
There are many reasons why victims of sexual assault may wait a long time before reporting sexual offences.
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A study found that mock jurors endorsing several rape myths rated the victim’s testimony more truthful if they reported the sexual assault immediately, compared to delayed reporting.
Despite ongoing oppression by the settler state, the Red River Métis are often overlooked in federal settlement agreements involving Canada’s colonial past.
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Now more than ever we need Red River Métis health data that is conducted ethically and is respectful of both individual and collective rights, and accurately represents our distinct population.
Around 500 Barcelona residents protest against mass tourism on June 19, 2024.
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All tourists want a good holiday, and no matter how uncomfortable overcrowding might be, thousands of people going to the same place at the same time feels less risky than being on your own.
Fire crews work to put out hotspots in the Maligne Lodge in Jasper, Alta., on July 26, 2024.
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The CDC’s new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., in effect Aug. 1, have been revised to make them less onerous. But they highlight the impact of such rules on the well-being of pets and people.
Members of the al-Basra band play music in Basra, southern Iraq. The city boasts a rich musical heritage with several traditional styles.
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Many parents might be concerned about the time their teens spend online. However, by modelling healthy online behaviours and habits can set an example their kids can follow.
A flare burns at a gas facility in the Jedney Creek area near Buick, B.C. in July 2023.
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‘Underconsumption core’ is a trend that challenges overconsumption by encouraging people to maximize the utility of their purchases and buy only what they truly need.
In the opening scenes of ‘Twisters,’ the fictional death of storm chasers sets the tone. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in ‘Twisters.’
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Disney’s recent changes to its disability access service policy could leave people with disabilities unable to make use of this important service.
Cuba’s Julio Cesar La Cruz Peraza and Idalys Ortiz travel on a boat with teammates along the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, on July 26, 2024.
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Cuba’s historic decline in Olympic athletes highlights the country’s deepening socioeconomic crisis and the deteriorating state of its sports programs.
Food service establishments have been struggling to hire enough employees while trying to return to business as usual after the pandemic. A server clears a table on a patio at a restaurant, in Vancouver, in April 2021.
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Hiring managers in the food service industry often emphasize the importance of finding the right “fit” when hiring new employees. But does everyone have the same chance to fit in?
Soumitra Chatterjee and Swatilekha Sengupta star in the film ‘Belashuru.’
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Indian cinema has portrayed dementia in various ways, with some films offering accurate and sensitive depictions, and others tending towards romanticization.
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, right, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, and Bernadeth Betchi, a CHRC employee and representative plaintiff, participate in a news conference on the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ special review of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, June 10, 2024.
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Publicizing an international review of the Commission is helping civil society advocate for reforms to combat racism, but the outcome of the review is set to maintain the status quo.
After 60 years of the five-day workweek, it might be time to explore a new approach.
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In order for safe consumption sites to respond effectively to the needs of people who use drugs, they must include the option of indoor supervised inhalation.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at a campaign rally on July 22, 2024, in Middletown, Ohio.
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JD Vance had the opportunity to share stories of loss and resilience during his nomination acceptance speech. Instead, he chose to focus on melancholia and self-victimization.
Fire equipment lines a side street in Hinton, Alta., on July 25, 2024. Wildfires encroaching on the townsite of Jasper forced an evacuation.
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Containing and extinguishing mega blazes like the one that reached Jasper is an all-hands-on-deck affair that draws upon expertise from around the world.
Canada’s Evelyne Viens (left) scores a goal during the women’s Group A soccer match between Canada and New Zealand at Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, July 25, 2024, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Saint-Etienne, France.
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This incident potentially impacts the nation’s international reputation and trust in Canadian athletes and raises questions about Canada’s commitment to ethical standards in sports.
A wildfire burns as an empty street in Jasper, Alta. is shown in this July 24, 2024 handout photo from the Jasper National Park Facebook page.
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As communities are exposed to wildfire smoke more regularly and over longer durations year after year, it is critical to consider what these changing exposure patterns mean for our long-term health.