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As arts and humanities enrolment declines, could making programs more practical help?
Faculty say fellowships, career courses and other practical changes could help students realize the valuable skills that arts and humanities programs have to offer.
For some, regret is part of parenting. They want prospective parents to hear their stories
One study shows that between 10 and 14 per cent of parents regret having children. Psychologists, advocates and parents say avoiding feelings of regret won’t make them go away.
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Trump is going after the media. The New Yorker's editor says he will not bend the knee
The New Yorker magazine is 100 years old this week. Its editor David Remnick talks about the role of longform journalism in an increasingly fast-paced world, and how his publication is covering Trump 2.0.
An Ontario teacher found works of art in the bargain bin. So she set out to find their creator
While questions remain about how the sculptures ended up for sale, the teacher and the artist say theirs is a story about friendship — and the kindness of strangers.
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Rick Steves' Hippie Trail trek changed his life. The travel writer encourages others to go off the beaten path
Travel writer Rick Steves’ adventures on the Hippie Trail from Istanbul to Kathmandu made him think differently about the world. He says others should seek out mind-expanding travel, too.
Her dad left her 10,000 records when he died. Listening to them 1 by 1 helps her grieve
Spinning a record a day on TikTok and Instagram has helped this content creator learn about her dad and process the loss.
After Assad, these 3 women are working to build a just and peaceful Syria
Syrian human rights advocates say the role of women in their country's future after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime is non-negotiable.
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Nosferatu's Oscar-nominated costume designer on how period-accurate clothing can transport you back in time
Linda Muir’s historically-accurate 19th century costumes earned the film one of its four nominations
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Broadcaster Scott Oake hopes his advocacy can spare other families the pain of drug addiction
Oake’s efforts have led to the opening of a recovery centre for men, named after his son. He says the centre has saved many lives since opening in 2021.
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New Order of Canada member Pinchas Gutter says his Holocaust education work isn't over yet
Now in his 90s, Pinchas Gutter has been named a member of the Order of Canada for decades of work in Holocaust education. But he says his work is far from over.