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Trevor Hancock: The toxic effects of advertising on our health

Trevor Hancock: The toxic effects of advertising on our health

Getting people to want and purchase more has adverse effects on both people and the planet
Geoff Johnson: Teaching is changing, along with the kids

Geoff Johnson: Teaching is changing, along with the kids

Beyond the traditional teacher roles, a classroom full of more sophisticated and technologically competent kids expect more from their teacher
Our Community: Science and music mix in new program, John Hillman celebrates 105 years

Our Community: Science and music mix in new program, John Hillman celebrates 105 years

A roundup of good news from around our community. This week: Seniors pitch in to raise funds for cancer facility and the Women’s Transition House marks 50 years.
In B.C.'s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stake

In B.C.'s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stake

Worsening climate change is shining a spotlight on ‘gaps’ in the science of forest hydrology, especially around extremes such as flooding
'We need to be vigilant': Declining humpback whale population blamed on warming waters

'We need to be vigilant': Declining humpback whale population blamed on warming waters

Researchers and scientists hope this study will be a "whale-sized dose" of motivation to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Geoff Johnson: Students who study music get an academic boost

Geoff Johnson: Students who study music get an academic boost

Despite research-based evidence about the importance of music, VIU could slash its nationally highly regarded music program.
Trevor Hancock: It’s time the financial sector invested in our health and well-being

Trevor Hancock: It’s time the financial sector invested in our health and well-being

The issue comes under the broad heading of ethical investment, in which environmental, social and governance concerns are a factor in making investment decisions.
David Sovka: Poop and chaos: One man's stand against against rats

David Sovka: Poop and chaos: One man's stand against against rats

Right now the two most successful vertebrate species on the entire planet are in a bit of a tussle at my house, and maybe at yours, too.
Our Community: Float museum's boat, play bingo for bus shelters, swim for kids

Our Community: Float museum's boat, play bingo for bus shelters, swim for kids

Art of the sea: Shaw Centre showcases work by artists trained in the sciences

Art of the sea: Shaw Centre showcases work by artists trained in the sciences

The exhibit features the selected works of the eight artists in a visual journey through the ecological success stories in the region over the last four decades