Wildfire risk is a global problem, with changing conditions leading to longer and more intense fire seasons in many areas across the world. Responses, however, have to be both place-specific and dynamic, proposes Jill Harvey, Canada Research Chair in Fire Ecology, Faculty of Science, Thompson Rivers University (TRU).
Read MoreLeveraging research excellence to develop solutions to urgent global challenges
The Earth’s biosphere reached a notable milestone in 2020, when anthropogenic mass – the sum of all human-made things like buildings, infrastructure, cars and cellphones – started to outweigh all living things.
Read MoreWhen seconds matter, donors ensure staff have the best equipment
“Many people think of the emergency department as the front door to the hospital,” says Dr. Wil Smith, chief of medical staff and an anesthesiologist at the West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC).
Read MoreTrafalgar Castle School instills human values into technology studies
Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital design and virtual reality (VR) are among the advanced technologies that students engage with from the earliest grades at Trafalgar Castle School. In an increasingly automated world, the educators at Trafalgar strive to prepare graduates to succeed in the growing number of fields that are infused with technology.
Read MoreAs geopolitical tensions sharpen and the Arctic takes on renewed strategic importance, Canada is facing a familiar question with fresh urgency: how to secure its sovereignty in an increasingly contested world. For Leo Martin, who was named chief operating officer of Seaspan Shipyards earlier this year, part of the answer lies not just in what Canada builds, but where – and how – it builds it.
Read MoreA focus on economic resilience and national security is reshaping Canada’s aerospace and defence landscape, with the current geopolitical climate bringing an emphasis on sovereignty, readiness and long-term resilience.
Read MoreCanada’s first full-stack, university-owned quantum computer opening new horizons at the University of Saskatchewan
Read MoreWhile Canadian businesses still lag in AI adoption compared to G7 peers, Cam Linke, CEO of Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), sees an encouraging uptick in leadership interest.
Read MoreWhen the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, was making plans to protect its drinking water, it did not start with rivers and lakes. It started with land. By working with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to protect mature, intact forests, lake shorelines and wetlands, the city conserved watersheds that act as natural filters, reducing pressure on water treatment systems and safeguarding Saint John’s water supply for the long term.
Read MoreEarth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year to raise awareness about environmental challenges and motivate individual and community action to build a more sustainable planet. First marked in the U.S. in 1970, Earth Day went international in 1990, with Canada among the countries that year to join the global environmental movement.
Read MoreThe enticements to gamble are all around us. Messages appear on numerous platforms, and the messages – often delivered by celebrities we admire – can be hard to resist. “It’s easy. It’s exciting. And the rewards can be significant,” are what we hear from influencers from all walks of life. “Don’t delay – get involved now!”
Read MoreAs Ottawa advances a “Canada Strong” economic agenda, women entrepreneurs are shaping the country’s foundations. From construction sites and farms to airline hangars, AI companies, engineering firms and women’s health startups, women-led businesses are driving job creation, innovation and exports.
Read MoreReliable water and wastewater systems are essential to Canadians’ prosperity and foundational to public health, economic development and environmental sustainability
Read MoreIn times like these, many Canadians could benefit from a clearer path forward – and the confidence that comes with having a plan
Read MoreAs Canada faces a number of significant challenges including economic uncertainty, post-secondary education plays a vital role in improving outcomes – and helping learners, industry, communities and society overall adapt to changing conditions.
Read MoreAs governments and industry move forward with a wave of new infrastructure projects, Canada is confronting a growing shortage of skilled trades workers. Alberta alone is short an estimated 22,000 workers, a figure that is expected to rise, says Rob Thompson, vice-president of manufacturing west at NOVA Chemicals.
Read MoreShaminder Singh Parmar can trace a direct line between his fulfilling career as a senior urban planner for Edmonton Public Schools and his MBA studies at the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.
Read MoreFebruary is Heart Month. And the conversation about heart health isn’t just timely, it is urgent. After all, more than half of Canadians are personally impacted by heart disease or stroke, according to a 2024 Heart & Stroke poll.
Read MoreThe transition between grade 12 and first-year university can be challenging due to a long-recognized gap learners have to navigate on their journey to post-secondary success. The rapid rise of AI has further exacerbated this chasm: at a time when students can generate instant answers, the ability to reason, verify and refine their work with integrity has become all the more crucial.
Read MoreA fun fact that I absolutely love sharing with folks I meet in my professional (and personal) life is that we at Diabetes Canada are the proud owners and caretakers of the Banting House National Historic Site in London, Ontario. The house belonged to Dr. Frederick Banting, and it’s the place where he woke up one stormy night in 1920 with a brilliant idea that ultimately led to the discovery of insulin.
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