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Jane Goodall says we need hope to fight climate change — and her hope lies with youth
The spark Jane Goodall possessed as a young person ignited a lifetime career as a conservationist, and the now 89-year-old recognizes that same spark in the young people of today. It's what gives her hope, despite everything going on in the world.
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What's the point of university?
What are universities for? Where have they gone wrong? What are they doing right? And what do they owe the public? Those were just some of the questions put to university educators and renowned scholars at a public discussion hosted by the University of Regina. You'll also hear voices from students past, present and possibly future on what the purpose of a university means to them.
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World on Fire: 2023 is Canada's worst wildfire season on record — and it's not over yet
This unprecedented wildfire season has burned further, faster and is predicted to last longer than climate experts could have imagined. CBC Edmonton reporter Adrienne Lamb explores what this could mean for our future.
Why the 2023 Women's World Cup could be a watershed moment for women's soccer
With typically dominant teams including the U.S. and Germany making early exits from the tournament, some sports experts are saying this marks a new era in women’s soccer.
N.B. gender-identity policy will keep kids in the closet, says father of trans teen
Shawn Rouse and his transgender son, Levi, consulted with New Brunswick’s child and youth advocate about the province's controversial gender identity policy in schools.
How summer camps are helping support kids' mental health
Mental illness diagnoses and hospitalizations are on the rise in Canadian children, and experts say many campers have been coming to camp with more severe emotional issues than before the pandemic.
A new pill in the U.S. offers hope to mothers with postpartum depression
Zuranolone, which will be marketed under the brand name Zurzuvae, is the first pill developed specifically to treat postpartum depression — and maternal mental health experts say it has the potential to completely transform how the condition is treated.
'Swift-onomics': When a tsunami of Swifties crashes into Toronto, it will leave an economic boost in its wake
The economic impact that’s rippled through host cities of Swift’s mega-concert is so palpable it’s been dubbed “Swift-onomics” by Bloomberg reporter Augusta Saraiva. So when Swift finally rolls into Toronto, it’s not just her fans with high expectations — it’s local businesses and Canadian economists.
Canada's forests will recover from wildfires — but they won't be the same
Even after Canada's worst wildfire season on record, researchers say regeneration is still possible. They point to Indigenous leadership, prescribed burning and wetland restoration as essential tools when it comes to dealing with the aftermath.
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What the coup in Niger could mean for Canada
The unpredictable military coup that threw Niger into turmoil is forcing Western nations, including Canada, to reconsider whether the money they’ve invested in the West African nation is being put to good use.