Stalin, Hitler and the fatal mistakes of Operation Barbarossa
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Prairie provinces must put an end to rising debt
The current turmoil could weaken budgetary discipline, leading governments into long-term spending and increased debt
Why principals, teachers don’t belong in the same union
New legislation will allow Manitoba to follow the lead of Canada’s biggest provinces, creating clear lines between management and staff
Plenty of blame to share in Manitoba Hydro debacle
After two decades of political and managerial incompetence, Manitoba is on track to lose the…Keep government out of the internet business
A proposal to create a Crown corporation to provide high-speed internet service to rural and…Manitoba government too involved in insurance business
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Health budget should pay for increased Kananaskis use
After all, the high demand for outdoor activities springs from a need for physical…
How to manage the post-lockdown search for workers
Available workers are rarer than openings now. Smart business people will start making adjustments…
Avanti Energy forges ahead with new helium discoveries
Helium is used in computers, mobile phones, air bags, microscopes and numerous other products.…
Are self-checkouts winning the machine-versus-human battle?
Before COVID-19, many Canadians felt uneasy about self-checkout counters at grocery stores. The pandemic is…
Phil Mickelson wins one for the ages
We have to stop the temptation of writing off athletes due to age or recent…
We can’t fire him, so how do we inspire him?
We have an employee who is always convinced he’s right. It’s so fundamental to his…
Ford’s Maverick brings hybrid tech to compact pickup trucks
Ford says the new Maverick hybrid will feature a multi-position tailgate and have 10…
B.C. drivers burned by highest gas taxes in Canada
It costs about $50 extra in taxes to fill up a minivan in Metro…
Buying used: 2010 Hyundai Sonata reliable but not flashy
Hyundai engineers emphasized comfort over handling with this generation of the Sonata. So don’t look…
Auto industry notes: new models and features rolling out
Subaru, Ford, Honda, Nissan all preparing to offer new models and retooled favourites, featuring significant…
The 2011 Kia Soul is both cute and practical
Buying Used: The Soul surprised with its reserve power, nimbleness and, in particular, its lack…
A medieval disaster is playing out in modern India
The after-effects of India’s lethargic COVID-19 response has resulted in a social fracture, the…
Does cannabis use really help relieve your arthritis?
New decision tool on cannabis use may help provide the answer
‘Molecule libraries’ help speed the search for new drugs
U of A spinoff company 48Hour Discovery works with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical…
Can First Nations truly be autonomous in all things?
Ensuring access to safe drinking water isn’t simple. It may require guidance and even intervention…
Next-generation genetic sequencing to detect pancreatic and biliary cancer
Nearly $1M awarded to seven new projects from U of A researchers focusing on cancer,…
How to increase your reading speed
Speed reading is really just a collection of good habits, intention and concentration. Anyone…
Nationwide citizen science program critical for bird conservation
Canadian Nightjar Survey recruits volunteer citizen scientists for the study of nocturnal birds
Data highlights value of supervised drug consumption services
Increased visits to supervised consumption services play a role in a decrease in overdose deaths
ConnecTour Chronicles: One man’s gear is another man’s gold
Across from our campsite sat a gangly young man named Scott, who had been homeless…
Cannabis should not be taken during pregnancy: study
Could have a detrimental impact on a baby's overall brain and neural activity
ConnecTour Chronicles: A brush with heat stroke and then hypothermia
Transport trucks, cars and four-by-fours roared by us, some so close we were showered…
Are we ready for the tourism rebound?
As tourists start their migration toward Canada’s attractions, there’s some hesitancy about the readiness…
What the heck is bike touring anyway? It’s an experience
But, often, bike touring requires making lemonade out of lemons
COVID panic? Keep calm and carry on with bike tour planning
Four of the five members of the core group who plan to cycle across the…
Alaskan campaign could kill B.C. cruise industry
The state wants non-U.S. cruise ships to be allowed to go straight from continental U.S.…