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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.
Struggling to kick a bad financial habit? It could all stem from childhood, experts say
Shame, secrecy and stress often form some of our earliest financial memories — which have ripple effects into adulthood. Experts say financial therapy tools can help.
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How comedian Mark Critch landed the only year-end interview with Justin Trudeau
The prime minister spoke about whether or not he'd resign and his father’s political trajectory in a now exclusive conversation with Critch.
Scientists warn that 'mirror life' could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic
Thirty-eight scientists wrote a paper arguing that researchers should abandon all attempts to create mirror life cells. But they don't exist yet — and the fact that researchers are calling for a pause is a good sign, one expert says.
Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees won’t work outside of their regular hours. But not all snarky autoreplies strike the right tone.
She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary
Mireille Silcoff’s daughter never read for pleasure, until she offered her $100. Silcoff says the carrot is necessary when you’re going up against Snapchat and Instagram for kids’ attention.
Feeling pinched despite a strong economy? Welcome to the 'vibecession'
The term is meant to reflect people’s negative economic perceptions when statistics tell a different story. Its creator says a GST holiday won’t fix how people feel in the long run.