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Opinion: Fish on acid? Microdosing zebrafish with LSD shows its potential benefits for humans

Opinion: Fish on acid? Microdosing zebrafish with LSD shows its potential benefits for humans

Growing interest in psychedelics has spurred new research decades after hallucinogenics were tested in Saskatchewan in the 1950s. And an unassuming common fish is proving a useful test subject
Opinion: Large majorities of Canadians continue to support vaccine passports, mask mandates

Opinion: Large majorities of Canadians continue to support vaccine passports, mask mandates

Pandemic still seen as “real threat,” even as public rates governments’ COVID-19 response lower, poll finds.
Opinion: 'Freedom convoy' rolls through Ottawa encouraging the participation of Canada's far-right

Opinion: 'Freedom convoy' rolls through Ottawa encouraging the participation of Canada's far-right

At a time when the nation should be fighting against structural violence, resources and attention are being given to a cause that doesn’t deserve it
Opinion: Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

Opinion: Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

Green buildings can cost more than conventional structures, but the small increase has noticeable benefits for those working and living within them.
Opinion: Young Canadians are asking to be included in research — here's how to engage them

Opinion: Young Canadians are asking to be included in research — here's how to engage them

Young people have a right to be engaged, and a right to be heard in research. When young people’s voices are included in the research process, the result is richer and more relevant research evidence.
Opinion: How sweat sensors could play a critical role in monitoring our health

Opinion: How sweat sensors could play a critical role in monitoring our health

Sensors that measure sweat could be coming to the market soon, but for them to be useful, we’ll need to understand more about this fluid that our body produces
Opinion: Year of the Tiger: An opportunity for bold changes in combatting anti-Asian racism

Opinion: Year of the Tiger: An opportunity for bold changes in combatting anti-Asian racism

As we ring in Lunar New Year, we need to celebrate Asian communities, their fierceness and courage; and demand bold changes for combatting anti-Asian racism and supporting well-being
Opinion: Majority of survey respondents say Canada should boycott Beijing Games

Opinion: Majority of survey respondents say Canada should boycott Beijing Games

59% of Canadians remain adamant that this country should stay away from the2022 Winter Olympics, up three points since December.
Opinion: Public and cultural services may play critical roles in a city's resilience

Opinion: Public and cultural services may play critical roles in a city's resilience

Preliminary research suggests cultural and social services retain or attract employees hard hit by plant closures in other communities. Preserving them may help cities withstand future crises
Opinion: My Syrian refugee friend became a citizen. So why was I barred from the ceremony?

Opinion: My Syrian refugee friend became a citizen. So why was I barred from the ceremony?

Four years ago, a small group of British Columbians helped a friend flee war in Syria. As the former refugee became a citizen, one friend was barred from witnessing the ceremony.