A day at the office for virologist Darryl Falzarano includes donning two layers of rubber gloves, a sealed body suit and an astronaut-like helmet, then taking a shower every time he steps outside the lab. The strict safety protocols are necessary to handle potentially lethal pathogens, and to develop vaccines that couldRead More →
Made to Last is a series of profiles of Regina-based artisans who have a passion and talent for hands-on jobs creating or repairing unique, high-quality pieces that require time and personal care. These arts stand to be lost in the age of mass production and planned obsolescence. Robin Canham’s fingersRead More →
Did you unwrap a new tech gift this holiday season? Or perhaps you gave in to your child’s requests for a tablet? Whether you are installing new security cameras or playing around with virtual reality (VR) gaming, experts say it’s important to make sure you are protecting your personal information. We sat downRead More →
The eating habits of penguins may serve as a warning about climate change, says University of Saskatchewan professor William Patterson. Patterson was part of a team that spent years researching how a warming climate and the reduction of sea ice affects penguins’ food sources. The Adélie penguins and chinstrap penguins bothRead More →
15 years ago in October Jade Gritzfeld was diagnosed with cancer and ever since she’s been a part of the Terry Fox run. When she was going through treatment it was the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, she said the memories of watching Fox on his run whenRead More →
A Regina Green party candidate has been accused of belittling the Holocaust. On Thursday, the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies called for the Green party to dismiss Dale Dewar, candidate in the Saskatchewan riding of Regina-Qu’Appelle, over past social media posts. The Canadian Jewish News reported that herRead More →