Arianne Lacanilao

Justin Bieber sells his back catalogue – an expert explains why artists give up rights to their music

Justin Bieber is the latest artist in a growing list of musicians who have sold the rights to their music. This move is typically made by...

8 everyday foods you might not realise are ultra processed – and how to spot them

For years, the term “junk food” has been used to refer to foods considered bad for you, and not very nutritious. But junk can mean different...

Arfid: genetics a major factor in this little-known eating disorder – new research

An estimated 1-5% of the world’s population suffer from an eating disorder that few people are even aware exists. Known as avoidant restrictive food intake disorder,...

Ukraine war: casualty counts from either side can be potent weapons and shouldn’t always be believed

The war in Ukraine is shaping up to be one of the bloodiest of the 21st century, with both sides reported to be losing hundreds of...

Why the Fed raised interest rates by the smallest amount since it began its epic inflation fight

The Federal Reserve’s policy-setting committee lifted interest rates on Feb. 1, 2023, by a quarter of a percentage point to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%....

Enhanced vs. Base Provincial Nominations—What is the difference?

Since its implementation in 1998, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has helped a plethora of people immigrate to Canada. Candidates looking to apply through the PNP...

Tyre Nichols’ death underscores the troubled history of specialized police units

The officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were not your everyday uniformed patrol officers. Rather, they were part of an elite squad: Memphis...

New regulations on migrant farm workers should tackle employer/employee power imbalances

The government of Canada recently amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to include new employer obligations. These amendments are intended to enhance protections for migrant...

Lack of specialization in Global Affairs Canada undermines foreign policy

The present generalist model of the Canadian diplomatic corps ensures that any in-depth expertise is thrown away and wasted just as it is developing. This leaves...

Hontiveros files resolution congratulating Dolly de Leon for historic int’l award nominations