Inspired by a recent poll that said Canadians don't know enough about women's history, some media outlets explored women's history but they left out some important stories.
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Despite politically powerful coal communities helping elect a president who vowed guarantee their continued prosperity, their future remains more uncertain than ever.
Nuclear command and control - the computer systems, networks and procedures - is at risk from cybersecurity threats.
Coastal real estate prices appear to be taking a hit, but mostly in neighborhoods with more climate change believers.
Cannabis legalization in Canada is a public health strategy. Let's harness this opportunity to understand how cannabis could fit into a multi-faceted opioid prevention and response strategy.
What Strickland achieved is impressive. But it isn’t a sign that the patriarchy is being smashed.
New research shows that midwifery care is not just for the wealthy -- it has health and cost benefits for vulnerable women and provincial governments must act to increase their access.
Families in the 21st century have changed, making it necessary to rethink what has been "traditional" ways of sharing the custody of children.
Une réflexion sur l’intérêt supérieur de l’enfant adaptée aux conditions de vie des enfants du XXIᵉ siècle est nécessaire pour remplacer les pratiques « classiques ».
Surprisingly, a study of more than 35,000 Canadian adolescents shows that boys report higher rates of dating victimization than girls.
Donald Trump claims his administration has carried out an "all-out effort" in preparing for the effects of climate change. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Mitos lama bahwa perempuan berpendidikan tinggi di atas usia 40 akan sulit menikah masih bertahan. Sebenarnya, hal ini tidak benar di AS, tapi di Cina beda lagi.
Rapacious gentrification in Vancouver is part of the story and struggle for queer residents but queer pop-ups offer some respite.
A polyamorous philosopher draws from research evidence to argue that where love is concerned, we should break all the established rules.
The old myth that it's impossible for educated women over 40 to get married still lingers. Actually, educated women are doing OK in the U.S. In China, however, the story changes.
Sgaawaay K'uuna (Edge of the Knife) is a feature film project that works to entertain audiences and revitalize language.
Environmentalists claimed victory when a court ruling put the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on hold. But delaying or cancelling the project would also impact Canada's climate change strategy.
Based on the success of the Clayoquot Sound protests 25 years ago, we can expect the TransMountain pipeline expansion protest movement, and its related civil disobedience, to continue.
A new analysis explores what making space for nature means for our global food production systems.
Sport and other physical activity is vital to the developing bodies and minds of children; for those with disabilities it can be hard to access and is yet even more important.
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Political Studies, Queen's University; Sessional Lecturer, Department of History, University of British Columbia, University of British Columbia
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor of Social Work, University of British Columbia
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Director & Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
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Postdoctoral research fellow, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Finance, University of British Columbia
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Research Scientist, BC Centre on Substance Use and Assistant Professor in the Division of AIDS, UBC Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia
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Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security at the Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor of Finance, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
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PhD Candidate, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), University of British Columbia
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Ph.D. Student & Public Scholar, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia
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PhD Candidate, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), University of British Columbia
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PhD student in Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
