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Emma Donoghue's historical thriller explores a French train wreck & the lives within it — read an excerpt now
The Ontario author of the Canada Reads 2025 longlisted book The Pull of the Stars is back with a new novel! The historical thriller The Paris Express will be published on March 18, 2025.
Need a simple way to destress? Stop and notice nature, experts say
On those dreary winter days, it's easy to feel low, but experts recommend a simple way to boost your mood: take notice of nature. Doing so can spark moments of joy called "glimmers."
Delays in migrant caregiver residency program could leave some in limbo
In June, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced two new residency programs for migrant caregivers. However, with the pilots still not in effect, care workers like Teresa Andrade now face the dilemma of either leaving Canada or risking staying in the country undocumented.
'An embarrassment to the country,' critic says as prorogued House leaves bills at risk of abandonment
The proroguing of Parliament means that several pieces of proposed legislation may not pass, leaving Canadians affected by those issues angry and frustrated.
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Protecting trade is more important than fearing a U.S. takeover, says former diplomat
While the threats to Canada's economy by imposing tariffs merit attention, former Canadian-U.S. diplomat Jon Allen says the idea of takeover is "simply ridiculous" and lays out how Ottawa should respond.
How true crime stories are influencing the real-life justice system
For better and worse, a rebirth in our cultural fascination with true crime — spurred, in part, by the launch of the hit podcast Serial a decade ago — has led to changes in the criminal justice system, legal experts say.
For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward
At the annual Camp Widow event, individuals who have lost their partners gather to navigate the overwhelming grief of their loss. In the absence of a national bereavement strategy, grief-support charities are stepping in to provide frontline assistance.
Connection, validation, addiction: In new docuseries, teens explain the draw of social media
Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield convinced a bunch of teenagers to give her full access to their phones, where she saw social media’s impact on young minds in real time.
How empathy helped this Saskatoon diving club reach the Olympics
Steve and Mary Carroll, former elite divers, founded the Saskatoon Diving Club after moving from Newfoundland to Saskatchewan in 2008. As coaches, they are dedicated to developing well-rounded athletes, and have coached two divers who competed at the Paris Olympics.
Are ocean waves the future of energy? Scientists say more development needed
One of the things holding back the development of harnessing the power of ocean waves as a renewable source of energy is the lack of places to test the equipment. But PacWaves, a new facility in Oregon could help change that.