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Keep government out of the internet business
A proposal to create a Crown corporation to provide high-speed internet service to rural and remote Manitoba communities would be another sinkhole for taxpayers
Manitoba government too involved in insurance business
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New canola-killing clubroot strains found in Western Canada
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What happened to the mushy middle in Canadian politics?
For decades, Canadian voters could be counted upon to straddle the middle ground, a…
Beware of Twitter – it will bite you in the ass
Examples of tweets destroying careers are numerous. Commit your thoughts to Twitter and you're…
Fake it until you make it: How your self-image impacts your performance
Whether you want to be a superstar leader, salesperson, athlete, spouse, parent, engineer or…
As the 9-to-5 workday fades, the food industry prepares to benefit
The 9-to-5 workday was already in a fragile state but the pandemic has likely finished…
Facing a career crisis? Here are some useful strategies
As if the pandemic weren’t causing enough strain, my boss just called me in and…
Five steps to boost your motivation
It’s easy to get caught up in a sense of hopelessness and helplessness, but that…
Buying used: 2011 Mustang convertible offers top-down fun
Once the top is down, you understand. As well as improving all-round visibility, it…
Lexus RX 450h offers comfort in a hybrid package
The RX 450 is roomy, cheap to run and very comfortable. For most folks…
Toyota Sienna proves the minivan still worth a look
It’s kind of hard to understand how the SUV has eclipsed the minivan in popularity…
Buying used: Golf GTI offers exceptional handling
Few competitors could keep up when things got interesting and the GTI was more than…
News and notes from the auto industry
A new Outlander, Nissan honoured for safety features, Kia offers a new ‘life utility vehicle,’…
Modelling the impact of restrictions to prepare for next public health crisis
U of A health economist leads team developing model to predict unintended consequences and…
Five constructive ways to deal with problems, negativity
Talk to a trusted friend, begin a new hobby, exercise, seek professional help, meditate
Dentists see more fractured teeth during pandemic
Dental offices are safe, says U of A periodontist who urges people not to put…
Religion matters more than ever in the age of COVID-19
A new survey of spiritual hunger should cause authorities to consider houses of worship just…
More nuanced approach urged in deciding who gets COVID-19 vaccine
Job site and neighbourhood risks should be taken into account when setting priorities, experts argue
It’s all about power. The truth be damned
It’s a no-holds-barred game now; an eye for an eye. Losing is simply not…
Canadians facing rising food security challenges
As a result of macroeconomic shifts in recent years, Canada is on the list…
Terrifying (and satisfying) true tales of customer service
One day, you’re an unshakable fan of a company; the next day, you’re warning complete…
How to be a better communicator and ease conflict
When you’re an excellent communicator, people understand you, everything runs more efficiently and you more…
Trudeau needs to honour Easter and his faith
It seems unfathomable he wouldn’t want to address Good Friday and its significance. In fact,…
Alaskan campaign could kill B.C. cruise industry
The state wants non-U.S. cruise ships to be allowed to go straight from continental…
Travel restrictions are one step too far
Crippling airlines, destroying the tourism industry, causing mass layoffs and unemployment, and propelling people…
Iqaluit and beyond, through snow and ice
Part 3 of a three-part series: Everyone was on high alert, and while the crew…
The polar bears were the showstoppers
Travelling ever northward to the vast wilderness of Torngat Mountains National Park
Sailing ever northward in search of wildlife, culture and history
Venturing to rarely-visited sites along the Newfoundland and Labrador coast on the way north