Judy Tinning, 75, once a self-described “technological tortoise,” finds that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic she uses her computer or smartphone “for absolutely everything now.” She takes part in online courses, concerts, fitness classes, medical appointments and grocery shopping, as well as socializing with friends and staying in touch with her four grandchildren via Zoom or FaceTime.
Read MoreClimate change is wreaking havoc in many forms worldwide – it also threatens food security. Recent research findings suggest that regenerative organic agriculture can offer a vital line of defence against climate change impacts as well as help to enhance and sustain food systems.
Read MoreToday, patients and families look to the future with renewed optimism
Turning the tide on SMA
Acting on an early diagnosis is essential
For most of her life, Lindsay Perry had no choice but to cope with a constant loss of abilities – the ability to walk, to lift, to grip, and even to talk for long periods. Each time her muscle strength diminished, she would adapt and then be forced to re-adapt as she inevitably lost more and more mobility, repeating the cycle all over again.
Read MoreThe Salvation Army meets the ever-changing challenges facing the communities it serves.
Read MoreCanadian advocates – who believe food security and social justice are closely linked – are leading a collaborative effort that aims to eliminate disparities and inequities in food systems.
Read MoreA Canadian research partnership is aiming to better understand the risks and benefits of taking medication during pregnancy to address acute or chronic health concerns.
Read MoreDiabetic retinopathy develops over time for people with both types of diabetes and often goes unnoticed until vision loss occurs, sometimes quite suddenly. That was the case for 34-year-old Ryan Hooey of Windsor, Ontario.
Read MoreSanofi can trace a direct line back in history to the discovery of insulin 100 years ago followed by decades of insulin production for Canada.
Read MoreCommitting to carbon neutrality may seem like a fairly recent narrative adopted by corporations to reduce human impacts on climate change.
Read MoreSupport for ESG and climate action reaches tipping point.
Read MoreAt face value, Earth Day offers an opportunity to reflect upon both the wonders of nature and the critical need to address challenges that threaten the very ecosystems upon which all life depends.
Read MoreImproving the ecological footprint through food waste reduction.
Read MoreWhen Elizabeth Lounsbury’s grandson recently asked her why we need to wear masks and whether that would be enough to keep the COVID monster away, she was reminded of her childhood, when the threat of polio was framed in similar terms.
Read MoreLearning from COVID-19 and establishing the capacity to fight emerging infectious diseases.
Read MoreThe road to transition needs investors’ hands on the wheel.
Read MoreIn her quest for Olympic gold, Canadian wrestler Erica Wiebe pushes herself to perform better every single day. So when she heard about Montreal-based NanoXplore Inc.’s innovations in graphene to enhance materials performance, Ms. Wiebe was intrigued and wanted to know more.
Read MoreWith nearly one third of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation, the sector is a prime target for cleantech innovation.
Read MoreCreating a more inclusive Canada for people with autism.
Read MoreThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change set 2050 as an approximate target for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as the most likely way to avoid overshooting global warming of 1.5°C.
Read MoreClimate change is a curse for Canada’s farmers. Colder winters, wetter springs and drier summers have wreaked havoc in recent years from the potato fields of Prince Edward Island to the fruit farms in British Columbia’s Okanagan valley.
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