Opinion

Most Canadians back Supreme Court decision to uphold carbon tax: poll

April 8, 2021

Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the federal government’s carbon tax plan. In the 6-3 decision, the court stated that Ottawa is free to impose minimum ...

Public confidence in government’s pandemic management waning: poll

April 5, 2021

The past two months have not been particularly fantastic for elected officials who have to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Delays in vaccine procurement led to sudden ...

Most Canadians favour boycotting next year’s Beijing Olympics, poll finds

April 1, 2021

Olympic games are particularly memorable events for children, even if the festivities are held half a world away and, as will be the case during this year’s summer edition,...

Support rising for adding creationism to public school curriculum

March 29, 2021

More than a decade has passed since the issue of creationism played a prominent role in a political campaign in Canada. A few weeks before Ontarians cast their ballots in...

Trudeau’s Liberals stable, O’Toole’s Tories lose ground in poll

March 18, 2021

The job of opposition leaders can be extremely delicate in the middle of a pandemic. Last year, we saw how incumbent governments retained power in New Brunswick, British ...

Canadians switch channel on digital recording as TV habits change: poll

March 11, 2021

Over the past 12 months, there have been many opportunities for Canadians to enjoy entertainment at home. The way we approach content has changed dramatically, ...

Canadians pounce on cat-ownership opportunities during pandemic: poll

March 4, 2021

Last month, Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about their experience as dog owners. We learned about the incidence of “pandemic canines” and gauged views on ...

Poll sniffs out rise in dog ownership during pandemic

February 25, 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have encountered different fitness challenges, prompting decisions that may have been unthinkable in 2019. In June 2020, we ...

Two-thirds of Canadians oppose export of live horses for meat

February 18, 2021

Over the past few years, some Canadians have started to ponder moving towards diets that reduce or eliminate the consumption of animals. At this point, we are not near a ...

Appetite for independence varies widely among western provinces

February 15, 2021

With the glaring exception of Quebec, secessionist movements in Canada have a way of fizzling out, regardless of their intentions and intellectual gravitas. B.C. was ...

Pandemic heats up thermostat wars in Canadian homes, poll finds

February 11, 2021

This winter has been particularly draining for many Canadians. Many hoped to have an opportunity to travel to warm destinations, only to see the latest developments in ...

Canadians evenly split on progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

February 4, 2021

In Canada, where life is decidedly marked by the passing of the seasons, our psyche during the various stages of the COVID-19 pandemic has been influenced by the weather....

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Most Canadians not ready to expand drug legalization beyond pot: poll

April 19, 2021

Canada has had just over two and a half years of legal marijuana. The 4/20 commemorations that ...

Most Canadians back Supreme Court decision to uphold carbon tax: poll

April 8, 2021

Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the federal government’s carbon tax plan. In the...

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April 12, 2021

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Duck Mountain Provincial Park a popular destination this summer

September 17, 2019

The number of visitors at Duck Mountain Provincial Park were up this summer, and overall, it was a “very enjoyable summer,” according to Greg Podovinnikoff, park manager....