NATIONAL HEADLINES 14 JANUARY 2021
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  I recognize this army. The feeling of my Grade 4 battlefield returned to me last week, as I watched a mob of people, some dressed up in LARP gear — helmets, furs and face paint — overrun the U.S. Capitol like a bunch of rogue children. Like most people, I was riveted to the unfolding events. But along with the horror was a great deal of familiarity, from Grade 4 war games but also throughout my life. Anyone who grew up in rural North America would likely recognize members of this bullshitter army. Read my full column below. — Dorothy Woodend, culture editor |
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It’s Me Again, COVID. Meet the Variants You’ve been such good hosts. Meantime, I’ve been evolving, so let’s discuss some changes.
By Andrew Nikiforuk. Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Exploring the Wandering Mind Daydreamers aren’t lazy, finds a UBC psychologist. In fact, stray thoughts lead to clarity and creativity.
By Kerry Banks. Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Immunity Seems to Last a Long Time. And More New Virus Science The latest roundup of pandemic findings gathered by Hakai Magazine.
By Brian Owens. Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Tear Down Residential Schools, or Keep Them as Memorials? Communities Should Decide Such decisions reveal the complexities of healing and memory. Let’s support choice.
By Ry Moran. Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Teachers Are COVID Heroes. It’s Time We Listened to Them Research shows the toll taken as they cope with changing rules, online learning and fears for students — and themselves.
By Diane R. Collier and By Anne Burke. Monday, January 11, 2021. The Science of Parking Is Transforming Cities Vancouver is a prime laboratory for defeating the ills caused by ‘over-parking.’
By Frances Bula. Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Get Real Canada, Get to Zero Pandemic expert urges a bold shift as highly infectious variant raises the stakes.
By Andrew Nikiforuk. Friday, January 8, 2021. How a Basic Income Plan Could Save Lives in a Pandemic Emergency benefits showed the value of ensuring all Canadians are guaranteed enough money to meet basic needs.
By Moira Wyton. Thursday, January 7, 2021. Trump Proves the Harm Psychopaths Can Do. How to Protect Ourselves Tools exist to screen them from all top jobs. Washington’s nightmare is our wake-up call.
By Mitchell Anderson. Thursday, January 7, 2021. |
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