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A new iteration of ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ that delivers stories and action from the game beyond the NHL would stand in contrast to the gambling-filled NHL broadcasts that have so irritated many viewers. Fans cheer before a Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers game in Edmonton in 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

CBC’s NHL hockey loss points to the need to rethink public media for the digital age

Canadians fund our public media at a far lower level than many countries, but this could change if CBC articulated a strong vision for the digital and AI age.
Supporters of the complainant in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial are seen at the London Courthouse in London, Ont., on July 24, 2025. All five hockey players were acquitted. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne

High‑profile sex assault cases — and their verdicts — have consequences for survivors seeking help

The Hockey Canada verdict shows how we talk about sexual violence matters and can have a profound impact on those who survive sexual assault.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims’ senior advocacy officer Fatema Abdalla read the survivor’s statement about what happened at a news conference last week. ‘I don’t feel safe for my daughters,’ the statement reads, ‘all of whom wear hijab.’ NCCM/Instagram

Violent attempt to set fire to Muslim woman in Ajax exposes persistent Islamophobia in Canada

An attack on a hijab-wearing woman in Ajax, Ont. reveals a pattern of Islamophobia. Racism plus changing demographics and anti-hijab policies can contribute to how Muslim women are seen in public spaces.
With contract negotiations underway, CUPE’s Airline Division has an opportunity to push for better working conditions and pay structures that reflect all hours worked. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canadian flight attendants are pushing for fair ground pay amid union negotiations

The issue of unpaid ground time has been a long-standing concern for flight attendants in the Canadian flight industry.
A speed limit sign in Nunavut in 2009. Transportation and water infrastructure was rated as the most pressing need in a new survey on Arctic infrastructure. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Survey finds Canadians overwhelmingly support building Arctic infrastructure

A new survey finds the majority of Canadians, across all regions and political leanings, support the construction of infrastructure in the Arctic.
The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the global average. Assessing the ecological impacts on this region requires long-term study and persistence. (James Schaefer)

The Canadian Arctic shows how understanding the effects of climate change requires long‑term vision

The key to understanding shifts in climate and life on Earth is sustained long-term research. Enabling this research to take place should be a priority for universities and governments.
Pumpjacks draw oil out of the ground as a deer stands in a canola field near Olds, Alta., in July 2020. Standard agricultural systems in Canada and around the world achieve high yields, but at times at great ecological costs. Agroecology aims to address these issues. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

How agroecology can be part of a ‘just transition’ for Canada’s food system

Agroecology could be an effective way to address food insecurity and respond to the climate crisis. However, significant hurdles remain.
The Williams Treaties cover over 20,000 square kilometres of lands between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River, and along the shore of Lake Ontario up to Lake Simcoe. Fred Marsden, member of Alderville First Nation, seen fishing in the Kawartha Lakes area, date unknown. (Jackson Pind)

Revisiting the Williams Treaties of 1923: Anishinaabeg perspectives after a century

Seven Williams Treaties First Nations continue to call on the provincial government to adequately consult them when making important decisions on their lands in the Greenbelt and beyond.
NDP MPP, Sarah Jama, a Black woman, was censured by the Ontario Legislature for her comments which called on Canada to refrain from military intervention in the Middle East. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)

Sarah Jama’s censure: Making people feel uncomfortable is part of the job

The response to Sarah Jama’s comments on Gaza highlights the anti-Black and Islamophobic sentiments within Canadian politics.
A large billboard featuring Colin Kaepernick stands on top of a Nike store at Union Square in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Online outrage can benefit brands that take stances on social issues

Brands are increasingly taking stances on contentious social issues and facing mass outrage on social media. New research shows that this outrage can benefit brands.

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