The Toronto Blue Jays’ first trip to the World Series since ’93 has given fans a lot of dizzying highs and lows. It may also be giving them a religious experience
Author Archives: Meagan Gillmore
Meagan Gillmore is an Ottawa-based reporter with a decade of journalism experience. Meagan got her start as a general assignment reporter at The Yukon News. She has freelanced for the CBC, The Toronto Star, Broadview, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Walrus and contributed reporting to Accessible Media Inc. since 2016. She has been nominated for a Digital Publishing Award and a National
Magazine Award and is a recipient of the Corcoran Award. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University.
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Making sense of Canada’s unique gun culture
Professor Noah Schwartz explains what he’s learned about Canada’s unique gun culture after writing a book on the topic — and getting his own gun licence
Posted inFamily
Ottawa ‘at risk’ of missing child-care goals: report
Ottawa risks missing its target of creating 250,000 new child-care spaces by 2026 and ensuring inclusive and flexible care
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Tories pitch plan to address youth unemployment
The Conservatives’ proposal to address youth unemployment includes boosting financial aid for students studying for high-demand careers
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Can a child’s depression cause a mother’s depression?
A new study challenges long-standing beliefs about the ‘directionality’ of depression within families
Posted inReligion
The surprising characteristics of non-religious Canadians
Religious ‘nones’ are Canada’s second largest group after Christians. But their beliefs are more diverse than their name implies
Posted inHealth
‘An era of increased suicide risk’: Committee tackles veterans’ suicide prevention
Experts warn Canadian veterans are at a heightened risk of suicide, in part because the government is slow to respond to veterans’ needs
Posted inDrugs
‘More positive interventions’: Bill aims to increase youth access to addiction treatment
A Tory MP who lost a son to addiction backs bill that would prompt judges, politicians to prioritize addiction treatment for youth
Posted inReligion
New brokerage helps houses of worship figure out their futures
As religious denominations grapple with declining memberships and revenue, many need expertise they lack internally. Enter Releven Realty
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‘Essential to research’: Research funders defend diversity requirements
Academics have criticized Canada’s major granting agencies for their DEI requirements. This week, the agencies pushed back