Black holes supposedly swallow everything, yet our galaxy has one at its centre and we’re still here. Jesse Rogerson helps you replace that alarming picture with an explanation of what can stay nearby, what gets torn apart and why the…
Family photos tell stories, but how often do those stories make it off the phone? Carmi Levy brings his own albums and photography habits into a conversation about making pictures part of daily life. There are ideas here for revisiting…
Photo backups need to do more than keep a collection within reach today. Carmi Levy offers a practical approach to keeping family memories recoverable when a phone, drive or account becomes unavailable. Where should the other copies live, and how…
Canadian unity faces a question about what an election result actually means. Matt Gurney offers a way to separate a party’s victory from support for its sovereignty agenda. The distinction matters when judging the provincial challenges facing Mark Carney. Quebec…
A $100,000 hockey shot gave Rod Black a moment he ranks among the most remarkable he has witnessed in sports. His firsthand account puts the distance, disbelief and celebration into perspective. What could surprise a broadcaster who has called championship…
Quebec election share in a way for the Canadians who do not follow the province’s politics closely. Andrew Caddell puts the Parti Québécois win in context, making the parties, sovereignty question and implications for Canada easier to follow. What does…
Teens and AI can produce a finished assignment, but what happened to the thinking along the way? Michelle Sengara offers a framework for distinguishing useful help from cognitive outsourcing. The question starts with how a teenager uses the tool, rather…
Shopping savings can come from the grocery store, the household aisle and the brand on a tool. Retail analyst Bruce Winder and Shane Hewitt offer ten practical approaches to paying less for everyday purchases. Which changes could make a difference…
AI hiking advice puts a confident answer against the demands of an actual trail. Kris Abel uses a rescue story to explain why real-world directions deserve scrutiny before becoming a plan. What happens when an apparently useful route leads somewhere…
Autism and learning can look different from one skill to the next, even for the same person. Serena Thompson offers a parent’s and educator’s perspective on recognising those differences when choosing support. Her son Daniel’s abilities raise a question about…
Sass Jordan was a Canadian Idol judge to one generation and a powerhouse rock voice to another. Remembering her brings those versions together, with a familiar song unlocking a memory that television alone couldn’t supply. How much of an artist’s…
DIY and AI put two polished appearances under scrutiny: a finished renovation and a convincing writer profile. Handy Andy Baryer offers practical ways to make real work visible and questions worth asking before accepting an online identity. The Room Isn’t…
Sass Jordan’s voice stopped a fourteen-year-old Derek Downham in his tracks. Years later, he was playing drums behind her. His memories bring the distance between musical hero and friend into focus, with moments that reach beyond the stage. Rock records…
Canadian unity starts with questions about fairness and belonging. Jimmy Zoubris and Karen Stintz offer competing perspectives for making sense of wealth taxes and provincial frustrations. A millionaires tax sounds specific, but who would actually pay, and what would the…
AI burnout gets a different explanation when faster answers create more things to consider. A passing business idea can become questions about margins, premises and branding before the evening is over. Does the extra capability leave more room to think,…
