In Canada, the recent provincial election in British Columbia shows just how important it is for losing politicians to accept defeat. regardless of the example set by Donald Trump.
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L’humeur et les décisions des gens peuvent être influencées par les changements de temps et de saisons. Nos valeurs morales peuvent également être influencées par les changements saisonniers.
The too-close-to-call B.C. election results show the deep ideological and geographical divisions in the province.
The treatment of gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools and discussions around gender-diverse frameworks are a prominent and contentious issue in the run-up to the upcoming B.C. election.
Reversals by British Columbia’s NDP and Conservative leaders may give the impression that the parties’ positions on climate have converged. But the contrasts are stark as election day looms.
People’s moods and decisions can be affected by changes in weather and seasons. Research shows that relatedly, our moral values can also be influenced by seasonal changes.
Purely technical solutions to the challenges of sustainable development will likely end in failure. Living within planetary boundaries will require a unified effort across disciplines and economies.
More than 70 years ago, right-wing W.A.C. Bennett became a B.C. political powerhouse after a failed Liberal-NDP coalition. There are parallels to today’s rise of the B.C. Conservatives.
Le polyamour est en plein essor, tandis que les jeunes se détournent de la romance et des rencontres.
B.C. is facing a toxic drug crisis, however, forcing people into involuntary treatment will cause more harm than good.
Creating sustainable jobs that are regionally accessible, locally meaningful and economically desirable is the next big hurdle for Canadian policymakers aiming for a net-zero energy economy.
The role of prosthetic devices in the lives of people with limb loss cannot be overestimated. But acquiring prosthetic limbs can be challenging and expensive for patients.
Au Canada, les parents, et en particulier les mères, doivent jongler avec les repas scolaires, souvent sous une forte pression.
Donald Trump et ses partisans ont lancé une série d’explications complotistes, dont celle que Kamala Harris avait eu les questions à l’avance, pour expliquer sa mauvaise prestation lors du débat.
Donald Trump and his supporters have trotted out an array of conspiracies about why he struggled so badly in his first debate against Kamala Harris. Preparation, however, is no conspiracy.
Plant-based protein sources can be as effective as animal-based protein sources to build muscle in older adults.
Climate change is contributing to larger rainfalls throughout Canada, and aging urban infrastructure is unable to keep up. Blue-green infrastructure updates can help to flood-proof cities.
In Canada, where fewer than 10 per cent of kids regularly eat school-provided meals, parents, especially mothers, are left to juggle school lunches, often under major pressure.
Societal collapse is a complex phenomemon tied to the abilities of a society to meet its population’s basic needs. Understanding past examples of collapse can provide valuable insights.
Tackling food insecurity in Canada needs a more systemic, structural approach that moves beyond relying on reactive, short-term solutions like food banks.
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Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
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PhD Student, Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia
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Professor, Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, University of British Columbia
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Director & Professor, School of Nursing & Executive Director, Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre, University of British Columbia
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PhD student, Psychology, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor of Food, Nutrition and Health, University of British Columbia
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PhD Student, Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Professor, Psychology, University of British Columbia
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PhD Candidate, Department of Sociology, University of British Columbia
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Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
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Professor Emeritus, Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Lecturer, Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia
