Viewpoints

The Polar Bear: Threatened or Thriving?

On the front of the Canadian two-dollar coin is the image of an animal, Ursus maritimus, the polar bear, a creature of rare beauty, but what enables this noble creature to survive in one of the harshest climates on earth?

The Scourge of Loneliness

In January 2018 the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced the creation of a new ministerial portfolio in her cabinet for the purpose of combating loneliness. How do we combat the scourge of loneliness?

The Demise of Law

What is the original source of many of our laws in Canada today? Have we lost our grasp on history and along with this are we witnessing the demise of law?

The Miracle of Dunkirk

Few moments in history stand out as being so pivotal as that of Dunkirk. How was disaster avoided, and what was so miraculous about the "Miracle of Dunkirk"?

Does Character Matter Anymore?

With the sudden increase of sexual harassment claims against influential personalities, the question must be asked: "How did individuals of such low character come to prominence in the first place?"

The Plastic In Our Oceans

Amidst all the fear and government funds being thrown into climate change research, comparatively little time and effort is spent on a potentially greater threat to life on earth, the plastic in our oceans.