A struggling town is reviving itself with...Geocaching
Wilberforce, Ontario just lost its only bank branch—now, residents are hoping an early internet trend can help revive the town.
Motherboard - March 30, 2018
Fan Favourites
In Sarnia's Chemical valley, is 'toxic soup' making people sick?
Documents obtained through freedom-of-information requests reveal the details of industrial leaks in Sarnia’s Chemical Valley that released a range of emissions.
Toronto Star - October 14, 2017
Resorts were backdrop of Haliburton's recent history
As years wore on rising prices, cheaper international options and increasing property values helped lead to a steep decline in Haliburton’s resort industry.
Haliburton Echo - August 3, 2017
Thalidomide was a disaster. And it's available in Canada again.
The former 'wonder drug' led to miscarriages and babies with defects. Now it's being repurposed—for cancer treatments.
Maclean's - March 30, 2017
Inspired by The Goonies, this armchair treasure hunter says it’s all about the chase
While many take up treasure hunting as an exciting hobby, there’s a dark side to the world of armchair treasure hunts that can often lead to hunts ending in controversy or unsatisfactory circumstances.
Toronto Star - July 2, 2020
Science & Tech
One giant leap for art: the sculpture that's headed to the moon
Vitae Project will likely weigh no more than one kilogram and have a diameter of 1.2 metres—the perfect size for a space payload heading to the moon.
Maclean's - February 3, 2017
The earth’s rotation is slowing, and that points to a big year for earthquakes
The Earth started a period of slow rotation around 2013, and if the research is right, we’re about to experience a greater number of earthquakes over the next few years.
Maclean's - December 5, 2017
Visit scenic Luxembourg and mine a few asteroids
In February 2016, Luxembourg’s government announced their intentions to build regulatory framework around asteroid mining.
The Verge - June 13, 2016
Sports
The Finnish Invasion
An emphasis on individual skills and early experience playing against men has an unprecedented group of young Finnish stars flashing their brilliance in the NHL.
The Hockey News - January 3, 2019
Coming off a season filled with struggles and heartache, Ekman-Larsson solders on in the desert
Oliver Ekman-Larsson endured injury and emotional trauma last season.
The Hockey News - January 18, 2018
What's going on with the lack of Canadian QBs in the CFL anyway?
Tracking the plight of the Canadian quarterback has become a rite of spring in the CFL.
The Athletic - June 14, 2018
Education
Canada's top school for reputation 2019
After four years leading our reputation ranking, U of T is tied with McGill for best Medical Doctoral school.
Maclean's - October 11, 2018
Teaching reconciliation at First Nations University
A new certificate program offers a unique opportunity to understand Indigenous issues.
Maclean's - February 10, 2018
How Queen's University prepares Olympians to compete in business
Athletes get a post-Olympics education at the Smith School of Business
Maclean's December 19, 2017