Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Orbán ceasefire plan but global security deals offer hope

Jul 04, 2024 06:25 am UTC| Insights & Views

Ukraine has firmly ruled out any compromises in its war with Russia, according to a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian presidents chief of staff, said that while Kyiv welcomed advice...

Have-not neighbourhoods hurt by about-face on engaging with the community in urban planning

Jul 04, 2024 06:25 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Community engagement became a formal requirement of planning in Canada via the neighbourhood improvement program of the 1970s. That program required local governments to work together with residents to rehabilitate...

The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals — which could impact our lakes

Jul 04, 2024 06:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and green electricity, such as hydroelectricity. These activities often take place on Indigenous lands and...

Australia’s long-awaited national anti-corruption body is a year old. Is it meeting expectations?

Jul 04, 2024 06:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

After a great deal of political haggling, pressure and negotiations, Australias National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was established a year ago, with a view to stamping out corruption and discouraging any activities...

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What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?

Jul 04, 2024 06:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it. Amid proposals to ban teenagers under 16yrs from social media and calls to better educate...

How investing in green buildings, including cheaper home loans, is a win for banks, people and our planet

Jul 04, 2024 06:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Investing

Australia is facing dual crises: increasing climate change risks and soaring housing costs. Financial institutions have a crucial role to play in funding and promoting solutions to these challenges. A recent United...

Why Russia still has friends on the world stage

Jul 04, 2024 02:31 am UTC| Insights & Views

Russian president Vladimir Putins recent visits to both North Korea and Vietnam received significant attention in the western media. So, too, did a recent visit by Russian warships to Cuba. Before the outbreak of the...