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Hutterite colonies are at a crossroads, caught between technology and tradition
They’ve been a presence on the Canadian prairies for generations, communities steeped in religion, farming and a culture harkening back centuries to their European roots. But after years of hard-won growth — and undying efforts to keep the temptations of the secular world at bay — many Hutterite colonies now find themselves at a crossroads.
Magic mushrooms, psilocybin and microdosing: Growing trend draws e-vendors, scientists
Taking a micro-quantity of psilocybin as a mood booster is becoming a daily routine for more and more Canadians. Psilocybin, the psychoactive substance in magic mushrooms, is illegal, but the online market for it is growing.
Coal mining near Sparwood, B.C., faces uncertain future
More than 80 per cent of the metallurgical coal exported by Canada comes from the Elk Valley near Sparwood, B.C. The mines are vital to the local economy but technology and environmental pressure could sound the death knell of the industry.
'Every day is getting harder': Fernie ski staff, locals struggle to find affordable housing
Ski season in the Canadian Rockies has just kicked off, but some seasonal workers say a housing shortage means they're struggling to put a roof over their heads.