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View of Papineau Lake in the Kenauk forest, in the Outaouais region of Quebec. (Water and Land Conservation Research Chair)

Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes

In Canada, groundwater is generally abundant and lakes are ubiquitous. But the exchanges between groundwater and lakes are complex and often invisible.
Despite ongoing oppression by the settler state, the Red River Métis are often overlooked in federal settlement agreements involving Canada’s colonial past. (Shutterstock)

Underfunded and unstudied: The need for Red River Métis health research funding

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. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

How overcrowding impacts the world’s tourism hotspots

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.
The CDC revised its proposed changes, which would have required validation from a vet, to require only a simple form. (Unsplash/CDC)

Changes to U.S. dog import regulations: What they are and why they matter for dogs and for people

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. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jurani)

How drums tell the story of Black Arab heritage

Music, like other facets of culture, provides a window into the histories and heritage of different regions and peoples.
In the opening scenes of ‘Twisters,’ the fictional death of storm chasers sets the tone. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in ‘Twisters.’ (Universal Pictures via AP)

‘Twisters’ alludes to real-life dangers of chasing storms

‘Twisters’ selectively depicts aspects of reality by showcasing the raw, destructive power of tornadoes – but don’t look to it for safety advice.
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. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Cuba’s Olympic delegation is the smallest in decades — and it reveals the country’s socioeconomic crisis

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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry

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?
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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

International review of the Canadian Human Rights Commission can provide limited gains for anti-racism advocacy

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.
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. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Paris Olympics: Canada’s soccer drone scandal highlights the need for ethics education

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. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Facebook, Jasper National Park)

As wildfires become more frequent and intense, how will persistent smoke exposure affect long-term health?

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.