Psychedelic drugs are slowly regaining respectability in academic circles after being unfairly demonized for decades. Recent studies show that psilocybin,…
Jr. Gone Wild’s still got the chops
Four decades after first appearing on the Canadian music scene, Alberta alt-country pioneers Jr. Gone Wild are back with a…
Child poverty remains a blight on Nova Scotia: report
Nova Scotia has the highest rate of child poverty in Atlantic Canada and lags behind all other provinces and territories…
Eye-opening book examines the tug-of-war between civil liberties and national security
In addition to discussing COVID-19, climate change, and “building back better,” Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden also talked about security…
Douglas-Coldwell Foundation sets course for growth, greater influence
The charity inspired by Canada’s most beloved socialist politician is setting a course for growth and greater influence as it…
An engaging and highly readable account of Nova Scotia’s post-war political history
It’s been a turbulent year in Nova Scotia politics. Stephen McNeil stepped down in February after more than seven years…
Does Jagmeet Singh need a new tailor?
It’s abundantly clear Jagmeet Singh’s bespoke suits don’t have coattails. How else does one explain the NDP being down 14…
Trudeau tries to woo progressive voters by insulting their intelligence
There’s a saying in Canadian politics: “Liberal, Tory, same old story.” It’s proven so true over the years that it…
Electoral reform activists campaigning for a citizens’ assembly
Political candidates and their volunteers aren’t the only ones distributing campaign literature this federal election. Members and supporters of Fair…
Pandemic recovery must be worker-centred, Nova Scotia labour leaders say
While the pandemic puts a damper on Labour Day celebrations for the second year in a row, labour leaders in…
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