Margaret Evans

Column: Echoes still to be heard from attack in Ottawa

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) knows that about 130 individuals have left Canada to join terrorist organizations...

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and all Members of Parliament applaud Kevin Vickers, Sergeant-at-Arms.

Column: Ottawa attack brings call for greater vigilance

The murder of a fine, dedicated soldier performing the most honourable of duties hits at the very soul of Canadians

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and all Members of Parliament applaud Kevin Vickers, Sergeant-at-Arms.

Column: Troubling trends in global wildlife populations

The World Wildlife Fund reported this week an alarming decrease in the population size of species around the world.

Column: Turning up the heat on climate change action

Maybe they can get beyond the endless blame-your-neighbour mentality and actually come up with a deal that works, says Margaret Evans

Column: Five years to repair government-teacher relations

The newly crafted labour peace may, though, only be a labour truce for now.

Column: Franklin expedition opens window on the North

The whole Franklin story not only represents Canadian and Arctic history but the entire saga of colonial exploration and trade.

Column: Will this education impasse have parents eyeing alternatives?

Discussion, compromise, and willingness to give and take are needed to move forward.

Column: Recent rumblings offer earthquake reminder

While predicting earthquakes is still a seismologist’s dream, our understanding of them is growing, if in intriguing ways.

Column: Comedian’s death should shine light on depression

The death of Robin Williams highlights the cost and complexity of mental illness

Column: Cost of Flight 17’s destruction still being counted

The downed plane and any Russian involvement is a game changer. The Ukraine conflict could even could threaten European security.

Column: More hot, dry weather to come, climatologist says

A hot dry summer this year followed by an El Nino event in the winter could threaten water supply issues in coming years.

Central elementary teachers and CUPE staff picket outside the school Thursday, May 30.

Column: Dysfunctional education relationship needs to be fixed

Few labour disputes have been as bitter as the standoff between the British Columbia Teachers Federation and the provincial government.

Central elementary teachers and CUPE staff picket outside the school Thursday, May 30.

Column: Stronger rules needed for standards of care for animals

The Code sets standards for housing, feed, health and welfare, husbandry practices, transportation and humane euthanasia

Column: Putting a face to the invasion of Normandy

It was the courage of soldiers like Jim Wilkins who put a face on an invasion that allowed the world to hope again.

Column: Disappearing glaciers should be cause for concern

Murmurs among scientists are that, with the rapid thawing of the world’s icy regions, glaciers are likely at a tipping point

Column: Tragic reminder of the impact of heat on dogs

The tragedy last week of six dogs dying in the back of a pick-up truck is a harsh reminder of the care dogs need as temperatures warm up.

Column: A fresh perspective on restaurant tipping

According to a recent survey, 46 per cent of Americans are tipping less and keeping tips under 20 per cent of the bill.

Column: Foreign worker program needs a strong rewrite

Forty years later, foreign temps are snapping up routine jobs right under Canadians’ noses and some employers are laying off local employees

Column: Aquarium controversy not so cut and dry

Keeping these highly intelligent, sensitive, far-roaming animals in something akin to a bathtub has raises troubling ethical issues.

Column: A silver lining in the humpback whale of a tale

With diligent research, a lot of things have gone right for the humpback whale; we should be celebrating that it is no longer endangered.