A call to the emergency room announced that the ambulance was on its way. Joey, a middle-aged oilfield worker, was experiencing a suspected toxic ingestion of the opioid fentanyl. He had been administered naloxone—the drug used to reverse opioid overdoses—and ...

Delving deeper into contrary opinions stimulates creative-thinking. In the past two decades, I have been dumped by two friends who disagreed with my political opinions. The first because he didn’t like who I voted for in a presidential election; the ...

For the month of February, Daniels Spectrum is celebrating Black History Month by mounting a major selection of original paintings from the historic and celebrated Florida Highwaymen. The exhibition brings together 30 original pieces created by the Florida Highwaymen, a group of 26 ...

Every 37 seconds in North America someone dies of a heart attack. But there are several natural remedies to protect the health of our hearts. They’re all available in Health Food Stores and are not associated with the complications of ...

On Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 Environmental Defence will host an invitation-only panel discussion: Can the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) be fixed? featuring experts in urban design, planning and development. Many observers say it’s time to fix OMB. An expert panel ...

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has the established an LGBTQ+ Advisory Council. CIJA Chair David J. Cape issued the following statement: “Our LGBTQ+ family and friends are an integral part of the Jewish people and Canadian society ...

I woke up Monday morning with mockery of Ottawa habits in mind. I ended the day in an attitude of quiet respect, sensing something meaningful in the shift. It began Sunday night as I sat in a local bar with ...

How could I have been so misled about so much for so many years? I’ve been obsessed with good health and nutrition since I was a teenager. As a young mom, I did everything possible to ensure my kids’ good ...

Tonight, at 7 p.m. Feb 9, 2017 Edward Burtynsky helps show the visual evidence of how humans are shaping the environment will be centre stage at ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE’s Annual Gala at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge ...

When Jesus returns, “He will mend the broken and create a new Heaven and a new Earth,” says Colin, 12. “He will raise the dead from the grave and will take all those who believe in him to eternal paradise.”  In ...