The existence of fascism across the political spectrum serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in defending democratic values OUR VIEW: In today's increasingly polarized political landscape, it has become evident that extremism and authoritarian tendencies are not confined to one end of the political spectrum. Rather, they can manifest on both…
Index highlights role urban containment plays in Canada’s housing affordability crunch OUR VIEW: The Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP) today released its Demographia Housing Affordability in Canada index, shining a glaring spotlight on the escalating problem of housing affordability in the country. This report, penned by FCPP Senior Fellow Wendell Cox, hones in on…
Navigating the challenges Manitoba faces requires a fresh perspective. Is the NDP up to the job? OUR VIEW: With the recent victory of the NDP in Manitoba’s election, there is a renewed sense of hope for many within the province. Let’s hope it is not misplaced. It is crucial to acknowledge the struggles faced by…
The Trudeau government’s blunder underscores the importance of robust historical education OUR VIEW: Few chapters in the annals of history are as dark and unsettling as that of the Nazis, who spread hate and racism and orchestrated a mass genocide that took millions of lives. It’s jarring, then, to learn that Canada’s Parliament has found…
Let’s acknowledge that fossil fuels, as part of the energy transition, can’t be written off just yet OUR VIEW: In today’s climate-conscious world, the term “energy transition” often stirs strong sentiments. The phrase has become shorthand for an urgent pivot from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. But as…
Blood-type-incompatible heart transplant surgery for infants under the age of two pioneered in Canada, now used worldwide
A pediatric heart transplant procedure pioneered by Canadian doctors – once deemed impossible – has been shown to be at least as effective as the traditional approach, according to newly published research in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. ABO-incompatible heart transplantation was developed in the mid-1990s, after a Canadian transplant team led by Lori West realized that infants…
Sport-related injuries affect up to a third of Canadian teens yearly, says researcher recommending ways to help kids follow exercise plans
Young patients who don’t do their exercises tend to be one of the biggest challenges for physiotherapists, and a University of Alberta study reveals some of the reasons why. Lack of time – and lack of fun – are two of the main reasons kids with musculoskeletal conditions such as scoliosis, juvenile arthritis and sports injuries tend…
Researchers examine what logging, climate change and other factors mean for caribou populations
New research by University of Alberta biologists paints a clearer picture of how food webs are shifting in response to changing habitats in Canada’s boreal forests, and what it means for dwindling caribou populations. “We know that habitat, prey and predators such as wolves are all pieces of the caribou conservation puzzle, and here we…
$15M investment focuses U of A’s innovation and commercialization capabilities, starting with precision agriculture, autonomous vehicles
The University of Alberta has announced a five-year partnership with Telus to establish a 5G “Living Lab” at the U of A that will contribute to a pipeline of new research and technology with commercial applications. It will also support the development of the talent pool needed to enhance economic recovery and diversification in Alberta.…
There has been a 73 per cent increase in calls to Alberta Poison and Drug Information Service in 2020
Our obsession with killing germs during the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unintended and dangerous consequence, according to the University of Alberta’s Injury Prevention Centre: a sharp increase in unintentional poisonings due to hand sanitizers, disinfectants and household cleaners. Calls to Alberta’s Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) related to these products have increased by 73 per cent…