A United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report released in July 2023 says the use of smartphones in the classroom can be beneficial but can also be detrimental to the students learning. “The digital revolution holds immeasurable potential, but just as warnings have been voiced for how itContinue Reading
British Columbia has had an exemption from petty drug possession charges for a full year. The exemption made under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act removed criminal penalties for people found in possession of small amounts of particular drugs. The announcement was made by federal Minister of Mental Health andContinue Reading
On February 19th, Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew met with Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand to unveil a new plaque and portrait of Louis Riel at the Manitoba Legislature. This marks the first Louis Riel Day after Riel was designated the first premier of Manitoba. TheContinue Reading
Among the fastest-growing branches in the world in the last year have been AI and artificial intelligence. In the last year, AI has come to the forefront of conversations among politicians, big businesses, and philosophers. 2023 was a breakthrough year for photo-manipulating technology as well as article creation programs, includingContinue Reading
Coming around last year was a TikTok trend different than what one may expect from a social media outlet. It’s called silent walking, where one puts away all their technology, primarily their phone when going for a walk. No texting, no music, no podcasts. Only the sounds of your surroundingsContinue Reading
The federal government has delayed the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) to those suffering solely from mental illness until 2027. Prior to the delay, the expansion of MAID was intended to begin in March 2024 after being put on pause last year. The pause came after an agreementContinue Reading
Biting Back: Our Cultural Resilience is an exhibition at Urban Shaman in Winnipeg’s Exchange district that displays works of birch bark-biting created by Pat Bruderer, The Halfmoon Woman. Birch bark-biting is the creation of a kaleidoscopic effect by folding over a cut of birch bark in a particular way andContinue Reading
As we enter February, Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important that we recognize the mental health struggles many Canadians face every day. Despite a very mild winter across the country – with the exception of a few particularly cold and snowy weeks – many Canadians are facing a familiar foe:Continue Reading
According to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry, cannabis use early in life impacts the later diagnosis of psychosis among vulnerable individuals. Chronic cannabis use more than twice per week is claimed to be consistently associated with the onset of various mental health disorders, while use more frequently than twice perContinue Reading
Four First Nations have signed an agreement with the federal and provincial governments to aid in a feasibility study of protecting the Seal River watershed in Northern Manitoba. The four nations are working together through an initiative called the Seal River Watershed Alliance to protect the land West of Churchill,Continue Reading
Approximately 4.9 billion people, more than half the global population, use social media. This is estimated to reach 6 billion users by 2027. Use is seen across all ages, with 84 per cent of people between 18 and 29 using social media sites, while 81 per cent of those betweenContinue Reading
Construction of a nuclear waste landfill site has been authorized by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The site will be built near a large research facility called Chalk River Laboratories in Deep River, Ontario. There has been significant opposition to the project from nearby municipalities, activist groups, and First NationsContinue Reading
Three deaths caused by Winnipeg police officers in the last six weeks have reignited the conversation about body cameras being worn by officers. The three deaths came at the end of the year, accounting for the only deaths caused by Winnipeg police in 2023. The city has estimated theContinue Reading
The work of a Toronto construction crew came to a pause on January 5 after they uncovered human remains in an ancient Indigenous burial ground. The work crew was in the process of installing a water line near Greektown in downtown Toronto when the remains were discovered. After uncovering humanContinue Reading
For many Canadians, December is a time to gather with friends and families, celebrate the holidays and celebrate with each other. The January blues hit hard when the calendar changes, leaving many struggling to readjust to the new year with no festivities to look forward to and the sense ofContinue Reading
Winter across Canada has brought one surprise: warm weather and a lack of snow. Although some areas of the country have now experienced more typical winter weather, there are still empty fields, snowless hills and above-average temperatures across Canada. Across Canada, there have been unseasonably warm temperatures. Several provinces haveContinue Reading
The federal government has further announced additional details mandating all new vehicles sold in 2035 to be electric. According to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, 20 per cent of vehicles sold by dealerships must be electric or zero-emission vehicles by 2026. This figure must increase year to year to reach theContinue Reading
With the coming new year and holiday festivities happening for many, some among us will come together with friends and family to celebrate another year with parties and dinners. While we celebrate, it is easy to lose sight of how the holidays are for the less fortunate, those many whoContinue Reading
The Manitoba Government wants to hear from Manitobans while they decide how the 2024 budget will be broken down. A survey posted to Engage MB asks Manitobans where their priorities lay, creating a direct line between voters and how their tax dollars are to be spent. Manitobans can take aContinue Reading
Math and reading scores across Canada have continued to decline among 15-year-old students, with many blaming the COVID pandemic. Scores in each field have continually declined globally. Internationally, the average math scores have fallen 15 points since testing in 2018, according to a survey published by the Programme for InternationalContinue Reading
