Keep Christ in Christmas
A controversy that presents itself to many Christians in our present time is the transformation of the meaning of Christmas and how it has changed…
2011
international news briefs
Arab League places sanctions on Syria The Arab League has finalized details on economic and diplomatic sanctions against Syria, as unrest continues and the Middle…
local news briefs
One dead and two injured after crash An early morning car crash on Nov. 3 has left one man dead and two others in serious…
Zoological Investigations
The Puerto Rican parrot (Amazona vittata) is the only endemic parrot species in Puerto Rico. The Taino Indians referred to this parrot as higuaca or…
Tenofovir troubles
Just weeks after research on tenofovir gel, a preventative HIV treatment for women, won a prize from the African Academy of Sciences — as reported…
Still working on it
After much contemplating and an abundance of hemming and hawing, I’ve determined that I’m confused. Let me explain: earlier this month the video game industry…
Science vs. art, reality vs. meaning
So I’ve been around the university block. My degree may say “bachelor of arts,” but I’d call my education “broad” — perhaps “flip-flopped,” even, or…
Saskatchewan’s HIV rates twice the national average
REGINA (CUP) — People in Saskatchewan have every reason to unite on Dec. 1 for World AIDS Day. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health,…
Recommendations proposed to address reasonable accommodation
In an effort to address a number of concerns brought forward to Senate last year, an ad hoc committee has developed a number of recommendations…
Fact sheet: crime and punishment in Canada
Police reported crime In 2010, police reported overall crime in Canada reached its lowest level since 1970s, according to Statistics Canada; since 1999, police-reported violent…