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This Matters

Toronto Star

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The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Ed Keenan talk to their fellow journalists, experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.
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The Critical Care Commute Podcast is grateful for your ears, insights and feedback. In return its hosts- Peter Brindley and Leon Byker, two ICU doctors in Alberta, Canada- offer up knowledge and debate with some of the most qualified, interesting, enlightened and provocative folks in Critical Care Medicine, and beyond. We strive to keep it practical and concise. Like you, our overriding goal is to get better, do better and feel better.
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The Best Science (BS) Medicine Podcast is a weekly presentation where practitioners can get evidence-based drug therapy content that is practical, entertaining and promotes healthy scepticism. In essence, we are the Medication Mythbusters. We present information that is useful and relevant to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals, and that can easily be incorporated into day-to-day practice. The podcast is presented by Dr. James McCormack, Profe ...
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Law Bytes

Michael Geist

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In recent years the intersection between law, technology, and policy has exploded as digital policy has become a mainstream concern in Canada and around the world. This podcast explores digital policies in conversations with people studying the legal and policy challenges, set the rules, or are experts in the field. It provides a Canadian perspective, but since the internet is global, examining international developments and Canada’s role in shaping global digital policy is be an important p ...
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Land Use Podcast

Alberta Land Institute

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The Land Use Podcast is your home to discussion on a wide range of land use issues affecting public policy. If you're a landowner, planner, public official, conservationist, or involved in industry, we're a home for you! We are the Alberta Land Institute and based out of the University of Alberta. Follow us to keep up to date Website: https://albertalandinstitute.ca Facebook: https://facebook.com/AlbertaLandInstitute Instagram: https://instagram.com/ablandinstitute/ X: https://twitter.com/AB ...
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Kingdom Roots

Kingdom Roots

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The Kingdom Roots Podcast with Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett facilitates conversations about how the Kingdom took root 'then' and how it takes root 'now.' Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and equipper of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The B ...
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Surgery ABCs

The Surgery 101 Team

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Have you ever wondered why your stomach rumbles or why your teeth fall out at a certain age? Surgery ABCs has the answers! Welcome to our podcast for kids which explores the mysteries and wonders of the human body. This podcast is brought to you by the creators of Surgery 101 and was created with help from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
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PolliNation Podcast

Oregon State University Extension

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PolliNation is a podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service that tells the stories of researchers, land managers and concerned citizens who are making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators.
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Calgary Journal Podcasts

Mount Royal University Journalism

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The podcast companion to The Calgary Journal, made up of approximately 200 student reporters from year one to four of Mount Royal University's journalism program based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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What the Job

University of Alberta Alumni Association

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What the Job? is an advice podcast on all things jobs. Listen to University of Alberta alumni talk about their career paths and learn tips from the Career Centre on everything from networking to resume writing. WTJ is proudly sponsored by our affinity partner TD Insurance.
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AI4Society is one of the University of Alberta’s five Signature Research Areas and is focused on artificial intelligence and its applications. Over the past 30 years, the University of Alberta has been consistently ranked as one of the top three institutions worldwide for AI research and is a lead player in Canada’s national AI strategy. Building on this recognition, AI4Society’s goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary research and teaching in this field by supporting initiatives at the Unive ...
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The Common Ground

MacEwan University

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In an age of increasing political and social polarization, how do we understand the diverse and divisive viewpoints that are fueling opinions in Alberta? Through stories and interviews, the Common Ground podcast explores narratives of hate and counter-hate to understand if we have any hope of finding common ground.
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Surgery 101

Surgery 101 Team

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Welcome to Surgery 101, a series of podcasts produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The podcasts are intended to serve as brief introductions or reviews of surgical topics for medical students. We've aimed to cover a single topic in between 10-20 minutes so that you can quickly get a good idea of the basic concepts involved. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. We are always keen to receive your ...
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GI 101

Dr. Daniel Sadowski and Dr. Adriana Lazarescu

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Welcome to G.I. 101, a series of podcasts produced in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. In this podcast series, we will be addressing common clinical problems that arise from the gastrointestinal tract. These podcasts are intended for medical students, medical residents and subspecialty gastroenterology fellows. We will be focusing in particular on problems related to gastrointestinal motility. We will also be discussing other common gastroint ...
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Bow Trail Dental

Bow Trail Dental

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Dr. Sean Wong was Born and brought up in Calgary. Sean Wong received his BSC from the University of Calgary. He subsequently received his doctor of dentistry from the University of Alberta. Dr. Wong is passionate about Dentistry and loves to keep up to date with the latest dental topics, taking part in continuing education courses and study groups. We are pleased to serve communities in Calgary including Wildwood, Rosscarrock, Strathcona, Sunalta, Shaganappi, Killarney, Glenbrook, Bankview a ...
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Universal Adviser is one of the brilliant immigration consultants in certified by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Settle down in the great White North within a year. Check the profile eligibility, crs score and initiate the visa filing process under the guidance of experts. Apply for Canada Visa with best immigration consultants.
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The Duty to Consult

Centre for Constitutional Studies

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The “duty to consult” requires consultation with Indigenous groups when government action may impact “Aboriginal and treaty rights”. Through interviews with legal experts, this four-part series explores what the duty to consult is, where it comes from, and how it might change in future. Listen to learn more about Canadian Aboriginal Law, its interaction with Indigenous Laws and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Developed by student researchers at the Centre ...
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Unsilencing Stories

Unsilencing Stories

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Previously, this podcast featured interviews with bereaved people in smaller communities in B.C. and Alberta who have lost loved ones to fatal opioid overdose. The project was facilitated by Aaron Goodman, Ph.D., faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., and student researchers, Jenna Keeble and Ashley Pocrnich. In this phase, we’re sharing interviews with seven harm reduction workers, also known as peers, in different parts of B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Contro ...
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Beer Pong Canada Show

Beer Pong Canada

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Imagine going on a 10 game win streak at your next pre drink, or being a one flip flip-cupper. Subscribing to this podcast will give you this respect and glory at a house party or at Canada's Beer Pong Championship. Which University is best at beer pong? What college or university should you go to? ? How do you get a job after school? Weird ass news and coverage of the Canadian Beer Pong Championships. If none of this interests you, that's cool, or if you do like ONE of these things then thi ...
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The Canadian Mountain Podcast

Canadian Mountain Network

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Canada’s extensive mountain regions provide a wide range of benefits to Canadians such as fresh water, biocultural diversity, natural resources, recreation, and cultural and spiritual connection and healing. The Canadian Mountain Podcast is where you can hear the latest stories and findings from the Canadian Mountain Network, a national research network dedicated to the resilience and health of Canada's mountain peoples and places. Each episode is produced by journalism students at Mount Roy ...
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Discussing the latest developments in arbitration with top scholars and practitioners from around the world, hosted by Professor Amy J. Schmitz. You can learn more, and view the first 100 video episodes, at https://arbitrate.com/the-arbitration-conversation/
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Guest: Kris Rushowy, Toronto Star reporter It’s back-to-school season and Ontario universities are packed like never before. A record number of more than 84,000 first-year students are starting this fall. But even with record enrolment, schools are facing an $80 million shortfall. For years, international students have been the financial safety net…
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Listen here or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can at thestar.com/subscribe. Guest: Nathan Bawaan, Toronto Star reporter Youth unemployment in Toronto is at its highest level in decades outside of the pandemic and it’s not j…
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In episode 608, Tina and James invite Jennifer Young back again to the podcast to go over the evidence we have for a simple but important question around buckle fractures – does treating with a soft bandage versus a rigid splint/cast produce different clinical outcomes? The answer is quite clear around what we should do. Check out what we found. Sh…
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Guest: Kevin Jiang, Toronto Star reporter Nearly one in five Canadians who had COVID—more than more than 3 million people—went on to develop long COVID, also called post COVID 19 Condition (PCC). Symptoms can include fatigue, brain fog, breathing problems and heart damage, sometimes lasting for years. In Ontario there is still no coordinated plan f…
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Guest: Andy Takagi, Toronto Star transportation reporter Premier Ford says he’s pitching an unprecedented plan to tackle one of the GTA’s biggest headaches; gridlock on Highway 401, the busiest road in North America. His vision is a single three-level tunnel running under the highway, which could stretch from Brampton to Scarborough. He outlined th…
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In episode 607, Tina and James invite Caitlin Finley to go over what the group found with regard to the best available evidence around surgical frenotomy. We look at the effect the surgery has on breast pain, self-reported breastfeeding improvement, and infant weight gain. Tune in as you might be impressed with the absolute benefits. Show Notes 1) …
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Guest: Dr. David Barber, Chair OMA’s General and Family Practice Two million people in Ontario do not have access to a family physician, and that number is expected to more than double by 2026. At the same time, many doctors are stepping away from comprehensive care, citing burnout, bureaucracy, and financial strain. In this episode, Dr. David Barb…
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Dr. Shannon Fernando is an intensivist at Lakeridge Health and a prolific researcher with over 150 publications. Known for his work in outcomes-based research across critical care, he joins us to discuss long-term outcomes after cardiogenic shock. About the Episode: This episode is part of our cardiovascular critical care series and explores what h…
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THE CASE It is Friday, the end of a long and busy week and a sunny weekend is calling you. Your tasks this afternoon includes seeing some patients who have complex comorbidity and have been booked in for medication reviews. Next up is a longstanding patient, aged 76 who is on 14 different medication, for several different conditions, 2 more drugs t…
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Guest: Star Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Robert Benzie Last week, Canada’s premiers wrapped up their annual Council of the Federation meeting in Ontario’s cottage country, against the backdrop of serious political and economic pressure. With Trump’s threat of tariffs on August 1 looming large, and Prime Minister Mark Carney facing his first major lea…
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The pressure to adopt new legal technologies, notably including AI, continues to increase as lawyers, law firms and their clients look for new efficiencies and tools to improve the practice of law. But these tools aren’t always easy to adopt – pilot programs, costs, fear of new technology, and security concerns are part of the package. Sukesh Kamra…
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Guest: Toronto Star court reporter Jacques Gallant All five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team accused of sexual assault have been found not guilty, ending one of the most closely watched trials in Canadian sports. The case centred on a woman known publicly only as “E.M.” due to a publication ban. Her allegations against the p…
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TikTok’s decision to pull support for multiple Canadian cultural organizations and events in light of the federal government’s decision to ban the company from operating in the country has sparked increasing concern. Putting the spotlight on TikTok makes sense, but it risks missing the bigger picture which involves a steady stream of funding cancel…
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Guest: Toronto Star reporter Abby O'Brien A bike ride to the local pool. A perfect dive off the board. A backyard trampoline showdown with the kids next door. Childhood can be full of fun but also dangers. Parents often think about the obvious dangers, like unsupervised swimming or biking without a helmet. But some of the biggest hazards may surpri…
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In this episode, recorded live at CCCF 2024, we sit down with Dr. Emilie Belley-Côté, a cardiac intensivist, researcher, and clinical trialist from McMaster University, to unpack cardiogenic shock: the SCAI classification. Whether you're in the ED, cath lab, or ICU, the SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions) stages offer a …
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THE CASE You have just seen James aged 37 about an ankle sprain. He says he also wants to ask about an exercise test. He has just got a new job and the company have offered him a cut price “Private medical well man appointment which includes tests that your own GP doesn’t do including an Exercise ECG”. James says “It costs £75 Do I need an exercise…
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Canada’s outdated and discouragingly ineffective access to information system has languished for years to the frustration of many transparency advocates. One potential fix – or at least improvement – would be for government departments and agencies to make the full text of the records from access requests available to the public by default online. …
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Guest: Morgan Sevareid-Bocknek, investigative reporter Imagine you want a biological kid and you need the help of a fertility clinic. But then imagine they implant the wrong embryo inside of you. Or half the wrong embryo - right egg but wrong sperm. Or the child is a race you weren't expecting. These scenarios and more have happened at Ontario fert…
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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Tucker S. Ferda about his recent monograph, Jesus and His Promised Second Coming: Jewish Eschatology and Christian Origins. Tucker S. Ferda is associate professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. His research interests include the Gospels, the historical Jesus, the h…
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In episode 606, Jamie and James go over the best available evidence we have for the medications used in overactive bladder, with a focus on a newer agent mirabegron. We end up having to discuss the exciting topics of number of voids and dry mouth and at the end we give you all the numbers you need to have an evidence-based conversation with your pa…
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Two days after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to suspend all trade negotiations with Canada unless it rescinded the digital services tax, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that the government was rescinding the tax. The rise and fall of the Canadian DST was marked by repeated warnings of potential U.S. retaliat…
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Guests: Toronto Star reporters Isabel Teotonio and Kristin Rushowy With the summer break, Ontario is wrapping up the first full school year under new cellphone restrictions. Last September, the Ford government introduced restrictions on personal mobile devices in schools, with boards required to update their own policies and ban social media sites,…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. James Downar, a leading Canadian voice in palliative and critical care, for a wide-ranging discussion on the emerging role of psychedelics in managing psychological and existential distress. Psychedelics have gone from fringe to forefront in recent years, and we dig into what that shift might mean for patients f…
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The Bill C-2 lawful access focus has thus far primarily centred on the creation of a new warrantless information demand power and the expansion of production orders to access information. Those provisions are found in Part 14 of the bill, but there is also a Part 15 that requires closer scrutiny. It grants law enforcement access to electronic servi…
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GUEST: Star climate change reporter Kate Allen Toronto just sweltered its way through one of the most intense heatwaves on record. Many Torontonians seeking relief from the heat were met with disappointment and locked doors at more than a dozen public pools as they ended up being closed because of heat safety protocols for the lifeguards. What foll…
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The government’s unexpected privacy reform agenda includes both lawful access in Bill C-2 and the evisceration of political party privacy in Bill C-4. While Bill C-4 is framed as implementing affordability measures, it also exempts political parties from the application of privacy protections on a retroactive basis dating back to 2000.To examine th…
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Hover flies are everywhere—but most of us don’t even notice them. This week on PolliNation, OSU graduate student Nina Miller unpacks the fascinating world of these bee look-alikes, from their diverse life histories to simple ways you can invite them into your garden. OSU Garden Ecology Lab: https://gardenecology.oregonstate.edu/…
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This podcast will discuss an approach to Pityriasis Rosea in children. The podcast was created by Sarah Daraj, a fourth-year medical student at McGill University and Dr. Bailey Komishke, a paediatrician in Calgary. An author of this podcast has an honoraria from L'Oreal, Sanofi and Arcutis for attending educational events, and an honoraria from Arc…
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Guest: Star climate change reporter Marco Chown Oved Wildfire season started early this year, with states of emergency declared in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and intense fire activity across Alberta. But while much of the national attention has focused on the west, Ontario is quietly facing a growing crisis of its own. One of the largest fires in t…
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Recorded live at the Canadian Critical Care Forum 2024 in Toronto, this episode dives into the complex world of ischemia-reperfusion syndrome — the paradox where restoring blood flow causes further injury. We explore the underlying mechanisms, clinical implications, and future directions in managing this phenomenon. Joining us for the third time is…
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Lawful access is back. Bill C-2, the government’s border bill, includes a new information demand power that would result in warrantless disclosure of information about a subscriber, a new international production order, and requirements for providers to assist law enforcement in working with their networks. There will no doubt be multiple podcast e…
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It’s festival season! If you're near Portland or Vancouver, WA, you won’t want to miss the Vancouver Pollinator Festival happening this Saturday, June 21st at Marshall Park. Our guest, Kyle Roslund, founder of the Vancouver Bee Project, joins us to share what’s in store—from garden tours and hands-on activities to a talk by renowned lepidopterist a…
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Guests: Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada Sharon Kozicki and Star Business Reporter Ana Pereira Recently, the Bank of Canada announced their latest interest rate decision, holding it at 2.75% - its second pause after seven consecutive cuts. In attempting to explain this decision, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said, ‘The Canadian economy …
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This PedsCases episode based on the CPS position statement will give you an approach to the evaluation and management of enuresis in the general pediatric setting. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define enuresis in the general pediatric setting, 2) identify the key points in history taking for a child with enuresis, 3) dete…
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Today, we will go over what cardiac tamponade is, how it results, and most importantly, how we diagnose and treat it. After listening to this podcast, you will be able to: 1. Define cardiac tamponade and explain its pathophysiology. 2. Describe the boundaries of the cardiac box and list the elements of Beck’s triad. 3. Identify the key clinical fea…
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Guests: Star Reporters Nicholas Keung and Mark Ramzy Introduced last week by the federal government—the Strong Borders Act seeks to overhaul how refugee claims are processed, expand powers for border and intelligence officials, and tighten enforcement—all framed as a response to sprawling asylum backlogs and escalating pressure from the U.S. and Do…
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The privacy concerns with Clearview AI sparked investigations and court cases around the world. The issues date back many years, but recently an Alberta court weighed in on the application of provincial privacy law in a decision that has big implications not only for that company but for the intersection between privacy and generative AI.To help un…
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 This week we delve into the fascinating world of bee communities in disturbed forests with Dr. Graham Frank, a recent PhD graduate from Oregon State University. Dr. Frank shares key insights about how bee communities are influenced by different types of disturbances, and what this means for forest management. Frank, G.S., Rivers, J.W., Verschuyl, …
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Check out our latest podcast on goals of care conversations and advance care planning for paediatric patients created by Sahaj Puri, a second year medical student at McMaster University, along with Dr. Humphreys, a palliative care pediatrician at McMaster University. This podcast is based on the CPS position statement and its purpose is to review t…
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