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Car-free streets reduce noise and air pollution. More cities should have them

Every summer, cities around the world host car-free days and temporarily pedestrianize streets. Following their success elsewhere in the world, temporary pedestrianized streets are becoming more common in North America, such as for large sporting events, cultural festivals and farmers’ markets.

The Conversation · Jul 16

Motherhood changes how women spend, save and think about money

Mothers aren’t just losing income, promotions and career advancements. They’re also quietly spending their own money, absorbing more day-to-day costs and making financial sacrifices that place them at a long-term disadvantage.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2025

Ken Chubb obituary

Other lives: Impresario and director who created the Tricycle theatre company in London in the 1970s

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2025

"The limits of charity": food insecurity

What it means to move "beyond charity" when it comes to battling food insecurity

Salon · Sep 4, 2024

Summer reading: 4 books on well-being that you can rely on

In a survey examining views on health and well-being, almost all Canadians responding reported wanting to improve their personal well-being.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

Higher Hybrid Education

Carleton University deployed 43 TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphones across campus to facilitate hybrid learning and collaboration.

AVNetwork · Feb 28, 2024

Canadian journalism school unveiling award in honour of Shireen Abu Akleh

Carleton University award ‘will maintain legacy’ of beloved journalist killed last year by Israeli forces, family says.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023

How microplastics are making their way into our farmland

Microplastic pollution is a global environmental problem that is ubiquitous in all environments, including air, water and soils.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2023

Despite Breakthroughs, Usable Nuclear Fusion is Still Decades Away

The U.S. Department of Energy reported a major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion science in December 2022.

Inverse · Jul 9, 2023

Taking mental wellness education beyond the campus: How universities can help respond to the mental health care crisis

The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health challenge. The full impact of mental health issues is even broader: almost every adult Canadian at some point has either been directly affected, or has a family member, friend or colleague with a mental…

The Conversation · May 8, 2023