Drugs have surpassed alcohol as the top substance found in road deaths. But experts say the data must be read with caution
Author Archives: Alexandra Keeler
Alexandra Keeler is a Toronto-based reporter focused on covering mental health, drugs and addiction, crime and social issues. Alexandra has more than a decade of freelance writing experience.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham: ‘In 50-60 years, our species will be out of business’
Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham says environmental risks are being ignored by markets and threaten humanity’s future
Posted inHealth
Family history is critical to health. A new study shows how to collect it better
A recent study shows there is a simple way to improve doctors’ understanding of their patients’ risk profiles
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Canada criminalizes coercive control. Can the system deliver?
A new law recognizes abuse does not begin with violence. Advocates say the real test is whether police and courts are properly trained
Posted inProfessional
Your job may shape your overdose risk: report
Researchers found fatal overdose rates varied significantly by occupation, with workers from three industries being most at risk
Posted inHealth
Quebec had to allow more private health care. Here’s what happened
More than 20 years ago, the Supreme Court set Quebec on a different health-care path than the rest of Canada. Here’s what followed
Posted inDevelopment Aid
Is climate finance really development aid?
Wealthy countries hit their $100-billion climate pledge three years running, but experts say much of it may be displacing traditional development aid
Posted inDevelopment Aid
Norway’s development aid minister on what aid leadership looks like
Norway is increasing foreign aid as other countries cut back. Their minister explains how and why the country is stepping up
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Carney government overhauls pesticide laws with little scrutiny
A new law enables cabinet to override regulators’ decisions about pesticides. Many scientists are concerned
Posted inDevelopment Aid
‘Starvation diet’: The United Nations’ race to bankruptcy
The UN is facing a major cash crunch. Experts say the storied institution is unlikely to disappear, but is at risk of being hollowed out