Adam Killick

Adam Killick has been a producer at CBC for more than 20 years, and his work has been featured on almost every CBC national radio current-affairs program. He has won Canada's National Magazine Award for his long-form journalism twice.

Latest from Adam Killick

How Indigenous traditional knowledge is improving our understanding of aurora borealis

While modern science explains the mechanism of the aurora borealis, First Nation, Inuit and Métis knowledge, which goes back thousands of years, can help explain its meaning.

Why we struggle with perfectionism — and how to overcome it

Perfectionism leads to procrastination, black-and-white thinking and can be harmful to your mental health, experts say.

Who gets Fluffy when you're gone? Pet inheritance is more complex than you might think

The high cost of pet care can be an unfair burden to place on your family when you’re gone. Experts say you should set aside cash pet care expenses, and make sure you have a trusted beneficiary in your will.
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Meteorite that hit Earth 3 billion years ago dwarfed rock that caused dinosaur extinction: study

The S2 meterorite, which hit the planet just over 3 billion years ago, dwarfed the one that caused the dinosaurs' extinction, according to a new study.

Here's why employers should do more to embrace neurodiversity in the workplace

Margaret Gibson, an associate professor of social development studies and social work at the University of Waterloo, says that neurodiverse people have long been unfairly accused of laziness or procrastination, but in reality they just have an atypical way of thinking.

Why horror is a good genre for Indigenous storytelling

Indigenous history and love of storytelling makes horror stories a natural genre, says author and editor Shane Hawk.

This woman who scaled a 2,600-metre mountain face says she 'proudly checks the disability box'

Nine-time U.S. paraclimbing champion Maureen Beck is an inspiration for all climbers, not just those with disabilities.

Alberta pharmacists lead Canada in filling care gap

Alberta pharmacists have been able to prescribe since 2006, providing a useful test case for the rest of the country.

How to beat the odds when you play contests

A well-organized, contest-entry system is the key to winning often, experts and contest enthusiasts say.

Notes on a scandal: How Oscar controversy is part of its culture

This year, social media has been accused of unduly influencing the nominations.