Kyle Rich

What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032? In mid-February, asteroid 2024 YR4 was spotted and originally believed to have a 3.1 per cent of hitting Earth in 2032. Further calculations revealed this was not the case.

Great explainer!
What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032? theconversation.com/what-are-the...

Matt Elliott: Doug Ford says he has big plans to ‘get it done’ in Ontario. His track record in Toronto tells a different story Buried in the budget documents debated by Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto city council earlier this month is a revelation that the Ontario Works (OW) program is not working in

Doug Ford says he has big plans to ‘get it done’ in Ontario. His track record in Toronto tells a different story.

Ford’s government has never proven to be very adept at day-to-day governing. He has been able to get by without much else. #Opinion

Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada's Olympic flag-bearer in Beijing's closing ceremonies is in debt.

Scarcity behind the medals: Canada's national sport organizations running deficits www.thestar.com/business/sca... via @torontostar

Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence More than 50 years ago, concerns about Canada’s dependence on the U.S. led to a policy discussion centred on what became known as the ‘Third Option.’

Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence
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Canada’s electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats — here’s how it can still flourish Should Canada pull back on its EV ambitions, or double down to secure its position in the global market?

Canada’s electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats — here’s how it can still flourish
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Congrats to @stevenhigh.bsky.social on the publication of his new book, The Left in Power.

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#onpoli #canlab

Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines Statistically, your risk for cancer goes up from the very first sip of alcohol. However, what’s lost in this messaging is how much this risk is.

Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines
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Rural communities in Québec are embracing ‘mushroom tourism’ to boost local economies Mycotourism (mushroom tourism) merges nature, culinary experiences and rural traditions. Quebec’s growth in this niche is notable, yet it remains relatively unknown.

Rural communities in Québec are embracing ‘mushroom tourism’ to boost local economies
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The digital version of my new book Shifting Gears: Canadian Autoworkers & the Changing Landscape of Labour Politics, co-authored with @stephross.bsky.social, is now available from @ubcpress.bsky.social.

You can also download & read the introductory chapter for free!

www.ubcpress.ca/shifting-gears

Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities New public health guidelines offer research-backed steps for individuals and communities to strengthen social bonds, combat loneliness and build healthier lives.

Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities
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The power of kink: An anthropologist reviews ‘Babygirl’ ‘Babygirl’ is a nuanced exploration of sexual power as a portal of self-discovery that infuses institutions like the office, marriage and family with unexpected sensual tension.

The power of kink: An anthropologist reviews ‘Babygirl’
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PSA Sport and Politics Conference: 2025 | The Political Studies Association (PSA) Conference theme: The Governance and Regulation of SportThe theme of the PSA Sport and Politics Group conference this year is the governance and regulation of sport. Over the last two decades, as the ...

The abstract submission deadline is approaching soon, at the end of this month: Come & join our annual
PSA Sport and Politics Group conference, 2025 organized by
Birkbeck, University of London on May 15/16. Conference topic is 'The Governance and Regulation of Sport'
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