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Rebecca Cormier Our drug problem needs a doctor
Back in September, Health Canada made a decision that makes it possible for physicians to prescribe heroin to opioid addicts.…
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Canada’s protests against Trump are bigger than Trump
Canadians are finally angry about something other than their failing NHL team, and it’s not even related to Canada. Days…
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The hypocrisy of multiculturalism in Canada
To outsiders, Canada is a land synonymous with multiculturalism and acceptance. Yet, Canadians seem to be all too eager to…
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Saskatchewan needs to be proactive with its HIV problem
It isn’t the 80s anymore; everyone should know the dangers of HIV and AIDS, and measures of education, prevention, and…
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A provincial disappointment
While Canadians seem to love Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with his approval rating as high as 67 per cent, our…
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Alberta’s minimum wage increase is a good thing
It’s official: Alberta’s minimum wage is rising. Currently, the general hourly minimum wage is $11.20, and if you work serving…
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Do a little harm: prescribing heroin could save addicts’ lives
There’s an opioid epidemic brewing in Western Canada. Its treatment may lie closer to the root of the problem than…
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Legal age to buy marijuana should be higher than alcohol and tobacco
I grew up in Alberta, and my 18th birthday was a distinct marker in my life: finally, I could buy…
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#MakeItAwkward’s greatest obstacle is the hype about Canadian tolerance
Is it surprising that racism is alive and well in Canada? It shouldn’t be, yet somehow it is. Sure, maybe…
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Canada’s drug policy is completely inadequate
The new government has promised to table a cannabis legalization bill in April 2017. This will “keep marijuana out of…
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