Reading Time: 3 minutes The economic damage to the energy industry is due largely to government regulatory and tax policies
Month: May 2019
B.C. won’t be able to quit fossil fuels any time soon
Reading Time: 4 minutes The results of greater energy efficiency will materialize over the long term, even if politicians seek abbreviated timelines
Hardy Gunas’ way of life threatened by rising waters
Reading Time: 3 minutes Climate change blamed for the slow dissolution of the beautiful coral reefs that surround many of the islands off mainland Panama
Too many NBA players isolate themselves on the Island of Me
Reading Time: 4 minutes It reveals bad sportsmanship, a lack of professionalism and a complete misunderstanding of the essence of sports
Stretching out our work lives as lifespans extend
Reading Time: 4 minutes Authors describe an evolving economy that includes people working into their 80s, based on a life expectancy of 100 years
I survived the Beyond Meat Burger – but once was enough
Reading Time: 3 minutes The stunning market reaction made me reconsider my decision not to try this product
Corporate corruption spreads its wings around the world
Reading Time: 3 minutes Even in our law-abiding, transparent country, graft happens. In some countries, it’s the cost of doing business
How high taxes create crime and hurt society
Reading Time: 3 minutes Excessive taxes that encourage smuggling and black market activity are a significant policy issue in Canada
Featuring more female sources should increase audience engagement
Reading Time: 3 minutes From entertainment to business to news media, the evidence is clear: audiences want gender diversity
Budget deficits can increase social inequality
Reading Time: 3 minutes The burden of the debt financing falls on the whole population, and low-income Canadians can least afford to contribute