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Opinion: Even Albertans aren’t in favour of separatism, survey shows

Opinion: Even Albertans aren’t in favour of separatism, survey shows

Despite social media traction and support for the idea, most Albertans do not support secession from Canada
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Opinion: Why are the hottest days when Earth is furthest from the sun?

Opinion: Why are the hottest days when Earth is furthest from the sun?

Most diagrams in textbooks have the planets going around the sun in circular orbits. While this is almost true, the planets actually orbit in ellipses.
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Opinion: Scaling up community drug-checking services in B.C. could help respond to the overdose crisis

Opinion: Scaling up community drug-checking services in B.C. could help respond to the overdose crisis

Most consumables in Canada have quality controls that inform purchasing and consumption decisions. People who use illicit drugs deserve the same. Drug checking provides that harm-reduction service.
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Raeside cartoon: Improving health care in B.C.

Raeside cartoon: Improving health care in B.C.

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Opinion: Empires win battles but always eventually lose the war

Opinion: Empires win battles but always eventually lose the war

We must also take steps to prepare our citizenry for potential changes in the global economy. 
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Opinion: Commercial thinning yields surprising forest benefits

Opinion: Commercial thinning yields surprising forest benefits

The thinning had created an almost immediate bonanza of deciduous wildlife forage for our struggling moose.  
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Opinion: After the Manitoba crash, Canada needs to rethink bus safety

Opinion: After the Manitoba crash, Canada needs to rethink bus safety

Safety investigations into serious road collisions need to be conducted at a national level and by an independent body in the same manner air and rail occurrences are investigated.
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Opinion: It's never too late to say sorry (and here's how)

Opinion: It's never too late to say sorry (and here's how)

Injuries to our relationships happen from feeling misunderstood, being stuck in an emotion regarding a traumatic or difficult event, hereditary issues, lack of understanding or mindful skills, or a variety of other issues.
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Opinion: 6 ways universities can promote health on campus — and measure progress

Opinion: 6 ways universities can promote health on campus — and measure progress

Campuses struggle to take action on commitments to promote health. Universities need to work towards meaningful measures of progress and well-resourced approaches.
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Opinion: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

Opinion: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

With child and adolescent mental health problems on the rise, here is a a step-by-step guide for caregivers for recognizing signs of mental distress and responding with support and resources.
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