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What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032? theconversation.com/what-are-the...
What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032?
In mid-February, asteroid 2024 YR4 was spotted and originally believed to have a 3.1 per cent of hitting Earth in 2032. Further calculations revealed this was not the case.
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February 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Doug Ford says he has big plans to ‘get it done’ in Ontario. His track record in Toronto tells a different story.

Ford’s government has never proven to be very adept at day-to-day governing. He has been able to get by without much else. #Opinion
Matt Elliott: Doug Ford says he has big plans to ‘get it done’ in Ontario. His track record in Toronto tells a different story
Buried in the budget documents debated by Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto city council earlier this month is a revelation that the Ontario Works (OW) program is not working in
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February 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Scarcity behind the medals: Canada's national sport organizations running deficits www.thestar.com/business/sca... via @torontostar
Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits
The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada's Olympic flag-bearer in Beijing's closing ceremonies is in debt.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence
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Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence
More than 50 years ago, concerns about Canada’s dependence on the U.S. led to a policy discussion centred on what became known as the ‘Third Option.’
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February 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Canada’s electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats — here’s how it can still flourish
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Canada’s electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats — here’s how it can still flourish
Should Canada pull back on its EV ambitions, or double down to secure its position in the global market?
theconversation.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Congrats to @stevenhigh.bsky.social on the publication of his new book, The Left in Power.

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#onpoli #canlab
January 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines
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Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines
Statistically, your risk for cancer goes up from the very first sip of alcohol. However, what’s lost in this messaging is how much this risk is.
theconversation.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Rural communities in Québec are embracing ‘mushroom tourism’ to boost local economies
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Rural communities in Québec are embracing ‘mushroom tourism’ to boost local economies
Mycotourism (mushroom tourism) merges nature, culinary experiences and rural traditions. Quebec’s growth in this niche is notable, yet it remains relatively unknown.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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The digital version of my new book Shifting Gears: Canadian Autoworkers & the Changing Landscape of Labour Politics, co-authored with @stephross.bsky.social, is now available from @ubcpress.bsky.social.

You can also download & read the introductory chapter for free!

www.ubcpress.ca/shifting-gears
November 15, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities
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Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities
New public health guidelines offer research-backed steps for individuals and communities to strengthen social bonds, combat loneliness and build healthier lives.
theconversation.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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The abstract submission deadline is approaching soon, at the end of this month: Come & join our annual
PSA Sport and Politics Group conference, 2025 organized by
Birkbeck, University of London on May 15/16. Conference topic is 'The Governance and Regulation of Sport'
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PSA Sport and Politics Conference: 2025 | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Conference theme: The Governance and Regulation of SportThe theme of the PSA Sport and Politics Group conference this year is the governance and regulation of sport. Over the last two decades, as the ...
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January 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM