Slice • 25th July 2022

Monarch Butterflies are Officially an Endangered Species

The orange-and-black butterflies are at risk as a result of habitat destruction and climate change, according to an International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) press release.

Slice • 20th July 2022

Drinking Alcohol is Harmful For People Under 40, Study Suggests

If you love having cocktails, a cold beer or a glass of wine, a new world study might challenge your thoughts on consuming alcohol if you’re under the age of 40.

Slice • 26th May 2022

Climate Change is Causing Global Sleep Loss: Study

Slice • 16th March 2022

We Need to Acknowledge BIPOC Mental Health During Times of Crisis

We spoke with registered psychotherapist Avni Jain, who works to cultivate resilience for her clients. Based on her personal experience and that of her clients, Jain helps break down how BIPOC people can cope during times of conflict, the importance of moving stress through our bodies and how we can affirm the mental health needs of those who are suffering.

Slice • 20th January 2022

This Grocery App Helps Save the Planet While Saving You Money

A new app is helping Canadians be savvy shoppers, while also working to combat food waste.

Slice • 2nd November 2021

How to Talk to Vaccine-Hesitant Relatives During the Holidays

Complex • 16th July 2021

Almost 200 Wildfires Are Burning Across British Columbia

British Columbia is blazing as wildfires continue to ravage the province.

Slice • 1st July 2021

This Is How She Does It: This ER Nurse Makes $67K a Year And Opens Up About Healthcare During the Pandemic

Slice • 24th June 2021

Sex Sessions: Curing STI Stigma

In our latest episode, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty focuses on sex positivity.

Slice • 25th May 2021

6 Mental Health Books to Increase Your Wellbeing

Mental health is deeply personal, and it’s been depicted across songs, TV, films and, of course, books.

Slice • 17th April 2021

Canadian Parents Supportive of Sex Ed, Study Finds

Parents are surprisingly open-minded about sexual health education at school.

Catalyst • 21st August 2019

Home alone? As demand outpaces resources, Ontario moves to reshape the future of home care

An aging population is placing increasing demands on home care services.

Adobe Spark • 21st August 2019

A Buzzing Musical Symphony

The sound of bees is something not many people pay attention to. A new art installation is seeking to change that.

Today's Parent • 5th July 2019

Can your kid still get the chicken pox if they’ve had the shot?

Many parents are shocked when their vaccinated kid ends up with the itchy rash. But that’s rare—and there are many good reasons to get the shot.

Today's Parent • 14th June 2019

The best mineral sunscreens for families in 2019

Summer's here, which means stocking up on sunscreen! Here's why more parents may be choosing mineral formulations this year, plus our top picks.

Catalyst • 21st August 2019

Being sweet to babies: How Denise Harrison is changing infantile pain management

Harrison's program “Be Sweet to Babies” examines how sucrose impacts babies’ stress during painful procedures.

Artsfile Ottawa • 21st August 2019

Urban design: NCC to turn on the lights in bid to illuminate downtown landmarks

The NCC’s board of directors recently approved the final version of the “capital illumination plan."

Today's Parent • 21st June 2019

Smartphones and tablets won't cause your kid to grow horns

Yes, we were alarmed too! But don't be too quick to buy into recent reports that screen time is turning your kids into actual devils.

Centretown News • 24th October 2020

World Wildlife Fund launches program to collect information on Ottawa River insects

The World Wildlife Fund Canada launched a new program in September, which will rely on the dedication of volunteers to assess the health of the Ottawa River.