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Climate change: It's not the science, it's the policy

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its latest "Synthesis Report" drawing together the findings of the most recent three-volume set of the Fifth Assessment Report.

Rationing health care done differently in Canada and the US

As an American journalist sitting in a Toronto coffee bar, I began chatting with people about their healthcare system. One employee taking people's orders was about to go off duty and sat down to visit.
Amaryllis bulbs: how to grow them

Amaryllis bulbs: how to grow them

Always a cheery addition to the early winter, amaryllis flowers have graced many a home for just about two centuries. Simple to grow and bring into flower, even those with the blackest of thumbs can succeed.

Couple's charity work victim of "war" on organized crime

In 2001, I appeared before a committee of the Ontario legislature and predicted that Bill 155 - the so-called Civil Remedies Act - would violate the property rights of innocent individuals.

How to pull yourself out of a slump

I invite you to try this right now: Sit in a chair with your legs crossed or close together, bring your elbows into your waist, clasp your hands together and place them on your lap, then round your shoulders and drop your head.
Parent engagement topic at meeting of school councils

Parent engagement topic at meeting of school councils

If you want parents involved in their children's schooling, you must make decisions with them, not for them. This was part of the message that Dr.
Snow held off, but arrived with a vengeance

Snow held off, but arrived with a vengeance

Yes it has been a long while since there has been a report from Rabbit Lake and over the last while I have had many people, mostly people from a distance away, asking when it would reappear.

Much visiting and eating to be thankful for

Hi there! Happy Halloween, everyone! It was a wonderful day with no snow like in past years. I hope all of the children got out and enjoyed the day. October was a busy month here at the high rise. Oct.

Farmers are not happy with post CWB era

Dear Editor Just how delusional is our MP Gerry Ritz? He says that, "... our government stands firmly on the side of ... the overwhelming majority of farmers...(who) have spoken loud and clear in support of our government's actions...

Liquor survey an exercise in misdirection

Dear Editor The Sask. Party has created a survey request, supposedly to give direction to the future of liquor retailing in our province. I took the time to complete the survey and also made comments at the conclusion.
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