Margaret Evans

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.

Reports of the arrival of European fire ants in Chilliwack have been confirmed by B.C.'s top ant expert. But privacy issues mean the locations are not being released.

Column: Extinguishing the European fire ant invasion

According to the Invasive Species Council of B.C., European fire ants are among the 100 world’s worst invasive species.

Reports of the arrival of European fire ants in Chilliwack have been confirmed by B.C.'s top ant expert. But privacy issues mean the locations are not being released.

Column: Fall of the Parti Quebecois reshapes political landscape

This election is a strong statement from Quebecers that, for them, the status quo is working.

A little food for thought on global climate change

One of the greatest concerns coming out of the report is the impact of a changing climate on food production

Chilliwack and B.C. no stranger to mudslide risk

Landslides and land instability profile the Chilliwack region with the potential for dire consequences.

Mysteries run deep when airplanes disappear

The search for flight MH370 has become the biggest in aviation history. 26 countries are scouring a region 7.7 million square kilometres

Let’s get the vaccination conversation going

Unvaccinated children are susceptible to measles and can pass it along, especially to babies who are too young to receive the vaccine.

Many variables make up our weather forecast

Some scientists call forecasting a chaotic system; that the tiniest factors at any moment can have a huge impact on the weather to come.

New fossil finds tell a ‘grand tale’ of our history

A new discovery in Kootenay National Park will take fossil exploration and understanding to a whole new level.

From Vancouver 2010 to Sochi in 2014

Four years ago the biggest issue for the Vancouver Winter Olympics was snow. For Sochi’s Winter Olympics, it’s security.

Time to lift the muzzle on scientific research

Are Canadian scientists being muzzled? Yes. And badly.

How to make your New Year’s resolutions work

Psychologists who study this stuff have sage advice about defining the goal, staying on track, and using some powerful mental toughness.

The news of 2013 made us both laugh and cry

No doubt 2013 was a fascinating roller-coaster year of news stories, tragic events, and political dilemmas.

Remembering Nelson Mandela’s dignity and humanity

Nelson Mandela truly symbolized that one person really can make a difference.

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