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Nova Scotia’s presumed consent organ donation law takes effect
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On Jan. 18, 2021, Nova Scotia became the first Canadian province to pass the new Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act. The goal of this new law is to allow more (qualifying) residents to donate their organs to those in need, by way of presumed or deemed consent. Any adult over 19 years old who…
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Bell Let’s Talk about mental health initiatives
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Jan 28 will mark Bell’s 10th Annual Let’s Talk days, raising both money and awareness for mental health. Last year, the initiative generated approximately $7,719,371 for mental health programs. This year, both Pinterest and TikTok have joined the cause, which means that Bell will donate five cents for every text, tweet, TikTok video, and Snapchat…
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Why we still need to study the humanities in an increasingly STEM-dominated post-secondary world
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The dichotomy between science and humanities in terms of use when it comes to post-secondary degrees has long been debated. It is a common misconception that degrees in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are more valuable than those based in the arts and humanities. Some might say this criticism comes from the…
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How to make the most of winter while in Lockdown
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COVID-19 appears to be on a steep rise again and more regions like Kitchener-Waterloo are entering the “red zone.” However, it is important to recognize that this lockdown will prove to be fundamentally different from the first. This time, we are likely to struggle a bit more since winter will no doubt hinder access to…
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No, intoxication is still not an excuse for sexual assault, despite how many petitions you’ve seen
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Recently, as I browse daily through my various social media timelines to see what’s happening outside my little quarantine bubble, I’ve noticed a crucial flaw in our current world of chaos: misinformation. One of the biggest problems in media providing such easy access to the news all over the world is the danger of constant…
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