AltWeeklies Wire
From Medical to Midwifenew
Birthing at home goes against our medically structured cultural norms.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
12-12-2014 |
Health
The pagan roots of Christmasnew
What do trees, an old man, a burning log and stockings have to do with it, anyway?
VUE Weekly |
Mel Priestley |
12-10-2014 |
Religion
Writing the rights of animalsnew
Charter of Rights and Freedoms for Animals aims to deal with instances of animal abuse in Canada.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
12-10-2014 |
Animal Issues
No one can prevent us from dreamingnew
Peace activist Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish lost three daughters to war, but no one can destroy his hope
VUE Weekly |
Malcolm Azania |
12-10-2014 |
International
PTSD and Silence a Deadly Combonew
Support from community helps heal, but stigma and shame keep people from reaching out.
VUE Weekly |
Josh Marcellin |
12-10-2014 |
Health
Is a Master's worth it?new
A changing university atmosphere means fewer experts and more standardization
VUE Weekly |
Samantha Power |
11-10-2014 |
Education
The Earth is Shifting Under Womennew
Journalist Sally Armstrong has long told the stories of women facing human-rights crises.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
11-06-2014 |
Media
Toil and troublenew
Albertans' long working hours could be harming our health and productivity—is there a better way?
VUE Weekly |
Josh Marcellin |
11-06-2014 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business
See the people, not Hamasnew
Civilian lives in the Gaza Strip are counted as nothing in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
08-22-2014 |
International
Exotic Enormitynew
Violations of Alberta's Zoo Standards lead to more suffering animals.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
05-21-2014 |
Animal Issues
Edmonton’s Great Green Shiftnew
Edmonton eyes carbon-neutral future despite lack of leadership from higher governments.
VUE Weekly |
Josh Marcellin |
04-25-2014 |
Environment
Tags: edmonton environment
Weathering the Stormnew
Extreme weather and climate change's effects on prairie birds.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
03-07-2014 |
Environment
The Vaccine Debatenew
Weighing the benefits and risks of vaccinations.
VUE Weekly |
Meaghan Baxter |
02-20-2014 |
Health
Hanging by a Wirenew
Overhead power lines dominate the Alberta landscape, but their safety is called into question.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
02-14-2014 |
Environment
Shh, Don’t Say Strikenew
Eroded worker's rights remove any power to stage an 'illegal' strike.
VUE Weekly |
Ryan Bromsgrove |
12-20-2013 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Labor
