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Transition 2008-2009
March 2, 2009, 1 Comment

Editor’s note Although the transition is technically over, we have chosen to continue this page until at least all ...

The Harry Gulkin Schoolhouse
January 13, 2009, Comments Off on The Harry Gulkin Schoolhouse

A better life for children no longer remote Schoolhouses are now being built in remote communities thanks to numerous ch ...

West Wing of Wednesday Night #9
November 30, 2008, Comments Off on West Wing of Wednesday Night #9

It is Thanksgiving time and not just in the US. For me that is what the holidays are truly about – and this December S ...

Monbiot: The degradation of intelligence and learning in American politics
October 28, 2008, 1 Comment

The Triumph of Ignorance Why morons succeed in U.S. politics (The Guardian) How was it allowed to happen? How did politi ...

West Wing of Wednesday Night #6
September 3, 2008, Comments Off on West Wing of Wednesday Night #6

More on West Wing We look forward to welcoming you again to that delightful monthly evening of great discussion – next ...

China's top-down science communication fails its people
July 28, 2008, Comments Off on China's top-down science communication fails its people

China’s missed understanding Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of ...

Greening of academia
June 22, 2008, 1 Comment

With thanks to Professor Paul Quirk of UBC 22 June Higher Learning Adapts To a Greening Attitude Students Lead Drive Res ...

Canada apologizes to aboriginal peoples
June 12, 2008, Comments Off on Canada apologizes to aboriginal peoples

The apology (excerpts of text) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) and Assembly of First Nations Chief Phil Fonta ...

Désirée McGraw & the Sauvé Scholars
May 15, 2008, Comments Off on Désirée McGraw & the Sauvé Scholars

A lecturer at McGill in International Development, Desirée McGraw frequently advises students to “take something you ...

The Generations Pact/Pacte des générations
April 3, 2008, Comments Off on The Generations Pact/Pacte des générations

3 April 2008 La ministre Line Beauchamp était de passage à Montréal pour annoncer l’octroi d’un montant de 250 00 ...