U.S. midterms could change who controls Congress, but what would that change for Canada? Matthew Lebo, professor of political science at Western University, helps you assess where election results could create pressure on tariffs, presidential power and the Iran conflict.…
Apple devices leave a store in the hands of thieves. Then someone switches one on. Kris Abel’s account gives you a different way to think about connected technology: what can the original owner still tell a device to do after…
U.S. midterms put everyday frustrations alongside a president’s ambitions for his place in history. Don Abelson, professor of political science at McMaster University, helps you assess why attention abroad can become a political liability at home. What happens when voters…
Garbage trucks, moving vans and Halloween candy have Bob Addison keeping a neighbourhood grievance list. If you’ve ever listened to a driver lean on the horn instead of sorting out a blockage, his morning outside the window will sound familiar.…
The time change has turned “What time’s our meeting?” into a question that needs follow-ups. If your calendar and your colleagues suddenly seem to disagree, there’s familiar comedy in a cross-country attempt to get everyone onto the same clock. You’ve…
Canada-U.S. trade promises sound encouraging, but what would count as a win here? Jimmy Zoubris and farmer Lesley Kelly help you weigh the gap between a political announcement and the terms Canadians would have to live with. What Would We…
CFL fans filled a ballroom to celebrate a team that doesn’t exist. If you’ve ever felt outside sports culture, Ryan’s Grey Cup party story offers a different way into the game: through the people who make you feel welcome. He…
Plane crash conspiracies can feel convincing when a frightening video meets an already uneasy world. Nathan Radke of the Uncover Up Podcast helps you recognise how separate events can start to look connected before the evidence establishes a link. Nearby…
Smart home features are only part of the choice; where your footage lives matters too. Handy Andy Baryer helps you consider recording, notifications and access alongside the convenience of a connected front door. Beautiful Video. Where’s the Parcel? A doorbell…
Mortgage rates can make choosing a fixed term feel like a bet on tomorrow’s headlines. Financial planner Anita Bruinsma helps you weigh the value of certainty when predictions leave you going in circles. You have the option to lock in,…
Talking to strangers gives you a chance to make someone feel seen. Pete Bombaci, founder and CEO of GenWell, helps you recognise where a small gesture could matter during an otherwise ordinary day. Think about the person serving your coffee…
Dating fatigue can mean dreading another round of swiping or wondering whether you’re repeating a familiar pattern. Tony Tedesco and relationship columnist Jen Kirsch help you identify what’s wearing you out, so you can consider a different approach. Three months…
Halloween and Christmas are the same holiday, according to an argument that opens with “Merry Halloween.” The fun is in the defence: how far can pumpkins, presents and seasonal wardrobes carry a theory before it starts arguing against itself? A…
Canada and Europe have a border question illustrated by two passports and one attempted departure. Andrew Caddell’s experience in Switzerland opens a practical look at what closer ties could mean for travel, professional exchanges and the rules governing a journey.…
Witchcraft has a story in which flying never requires leaving the ground. Dr Joe Schwarcz connects that image with plant chemistry, opening a different route into the history behind the Halloween broomstick. A plant associated with beauty also appears in…
