Curating early Black experiences in Kingston, Canada’s first capital, a city long defined by histories of whiteness
A collaborative curatorial project is cherishing every little relational trace of Black lives found in archives in a city long defined by histories of Canadian whiteness.
Why do we read about accidents? Lessons from 18th-century English newspapers
“If it bleeds, it leads” is a well-known maxim associated with journalism. Accident reports often attract readers, even when their headlines give away the plot. This has been true for over three hundred years, since reading the news became part of daily life in 18th-century Britain.
Tanzania’s tomato harvest goes to waste: solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution
Feeding Africa’s growing population is a big development challenge for governments, policy makers and agriculture experts. Adding to the challenge is the high level of food loss and waste that most small-scale farmers experience.
How to make post-secondary study more accessible? Collaboration between instructors and disability counsellors
Forty years after the enactment of Canada’s first children’s special education laws, universities and colleges have made significant strides in accessible education for adult students with disabilities.
5 steps for tackling Canada’s long-term care crisis: It starts with valuing the well-being of workers
Canada’s long-term care sector was by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Convictions remain rare when police are accused of sexual assault
Over the past few years, social movements from to have raised awareness of sexual violence, police brutality and systemic racism.
Puttin’ on the Ritz and improving well-being with older adults through virtual music theatre
Digital programming and virtual interactions, initially considered to be stop-gap measures during the first few waves of the pandemic, may now be an important part of supporting many people’s health and well-being — including the well-being of older adults.
How Canada’s new credit card surcharge will affect consumers and businesses
Canada has some of the highest interchange fees in the world. Interchange fees are the fees businesses pay each time their customers pay by credit card.