Economic analysisWhat B.C.’s transit plebiscite tells us about voters and taxationIf voters are using their ballot to express views on other issues, allowing them more ways to vent democratic steam might solve the problem
BusinessWhy bottled water hasn’t gone awayBottled water is facing campaigns shaming it for environmental waste. And yet, it’s more popular than ever.
OttawaClimate change: The 291-megatonne questionThe debate on climate change is rife with notions and platitudes, but who here has a plan for cutting emissions by 291 megatonnes?
NewsThe secret graffiti on Parliament HillHundreds of lucky Canadians have marked their visit to the top of the Peace Tower by signing their names. Why that shouldn’t make you freak out.
SocietyHere’s the thing about free speech: It’s not absolute.The misconception that freedom of speech is absolute is most prevalent on the Internet, writes Emma Teitel
SocietyTwo-point conversion: How the CFL is wooing American viewersThe 103rd chase for the Grey Cup has begun. But here’s a new twist: One in 10 Americans say they follow the Canadian Football League
CanadaIslamic State enters Canadian politicsThe Tories are using clips of an ISIS snuff film. The Liberals’ policy on ISIS is undeveloped. This debate is ugly.
ScienceAre we on the cusp of a revolution in how we understand the brain?Two new studies suggest a potential game-changer in how scientists understand of the brain, which could advance research on MS and Alzheimer’s
OttawaMulcair’s secret meetings with the ToriesTalks with the PMO in 2007 about a job broke down over money, sources say. Mulcair says it was different sticking point.
CanadaDalhousie task force explores problems beyond Facebook postsAn independent task force says its report on Dalhousie’s DDS2015 scandal doesn’t mean to assign blame. But there’s plenty to go around