July 4, 1946: The day Filipinos gained freedom from US as RP

MANILA – On this day and month in 1946, or exactly 75 years ago, the Filipino people got their long-desired independence from the United States of America...

Religion at the Supreme Court: 3 essential reads

The Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term on July 1, 2021, with a couple of final opinions. It was the first session with Justice Amy...

Why Communion matters in Catholic life – and what it means to be denied the Eucharist

The biannual U.S. Catholic bishops’ meeting received more than its usual attention this June due to one particular item on its agenda: a proposed document on...

New York City or Los Angeles? Where you live says a lot about what and when you tweet

The Big Apple versus The Big Orange. The City of Dreams versus The City of Angels. I’m referring, of course, to the ongoing rivalry between New...

Human behaviour: what scientists have learned about it from the pandemic

During the pandemic, a lot of assumptions were made about how people behave. Many of those assumptions were wrong, and they led to disastrous policies. Several...

Richmond Night Market to return ‘mid-July’

Richmond Night Market is coming back this year. Although the exact date for its reopening has yet to be announced, the market said in a Facebook...

Advice for teachers on how to use the summer to protect their hearts from burnout

It’s not uncommon to hear teachers and other educators talk about being “June tired” — the way they typically feel in June after a full school...

Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities and connections

Like much of Canada, many queer people have spent the last year at home, trying to keep safe in a world marked by risk and uncertainty....

Consciously Coupling and How it Works

Maria in Vancouver can’t help but reflect on what is the secret to a lasting relationship? Is there really a happily-ever-after? How do couples maintain that...

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