Student wins prize for ‘designer wheat’

Scott Adams never expected to take a prize in a competition for the best student biotech research projects in Canada — he was just happy to come to the nation’s capital as one of 14 finalists. But on… more

How to build a better meatball

Ask the experts how to build a better meatball, and the answers generally are a pretty underwhelming. “It depends.” The meat? Anything from turkey to tofu. The binder? Pureed rice, breadcrumbs, chees… more

Technology gives charities new way to reach out to potential donors

Launched only two months ago, CauseWorld is already raising about $200,000 per month for various community organizations with a mix of mobile phone applications, geo-location technology and social med… more

Family literacy kits let parents help children to read and learn English

TORONTO— The worst part about watching her six-year-old daughter struggle to read was that Felisbela Festa could do noth… more

Eat like a kid

There are many important things that we need to teach children as they grow — but they have many natural behaviours that… more

Motorcycle insurance often expensive

VANCOUVER — It’s springtime and a young man’s thoughts turn to ... the motorcycle under cover in the garage. Not just y… more

Ellis Bird Farm owls are back!

It’s getting to be the time of year that I love. The house finch are singing up a storm in our backyard. I’ve had repo… more

Model challenges discrimination, champions disabled

TORONTO — Sophie Morgan makes a point each year of marking the milestone that would leave a lasting imprint on her life … more

LOOKBACK: Day left provincial politics 10 years ago

ONE YEAR AGO • A long-time taxi cab company owner says there are still far too many people continuing to drink… more

Strong to the finach

I announced to my family that this St. Patrick’s Day is the opportune time to be “going green!” While to some this immed… more
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