Researchers behind a major international study aim to unravel the secrets of why a tiny percentage of cancer patients survive longer than others. The Rosalind study will work with ‘cancer super survivors’ diagnosed with some of the most aggressive forms of the disease in the hope of learning how and why they beat the odds. […]
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Rugby icon and former England captain Will Carling sent a heartfelt message of congratulations at the weekend to a couple who celebrated their wedding at Forest Holme Hospice in Poole. Carling, known for his leadership and inspiring presence on and off the pitch, shared a personal message with the couple, after discovering the bride was […]
When we were putting together our recent podcast episode, Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?, we were keen to explore how Canada’s philanthropic sector could do a better job of funding Indigenous-led organizations and communities. As part of the interviews for that episode, we were incredibly pleased to speak with Janine Manning, […]
The Toronto Foundation released Toronto’s Vital Signs Round-Up on Growth, a first-ever snapshot of the city through a limited set of indicators and community voices. This new series of Roundups will feature a unique theme and serve as a complement to the full Toronto Vital Signs Report, which will be released again in 2026. Due […]
LegalWills published the 2024 Canadian Report Gifts in Wills, which reveals the most frequently bequeathed items among Canadians. As part of the study, 8172 Wills were analyzed to determine the trends in giving. Of the 8172 Wills, $380.8 million (CAD) was bequested, and the mean residual gift value was $44,982. In this sample, 2588 of […]
The University of British Columbia‘s British Columbia History Digitization Program invites applications from private or public institutions and agencies that have the preservation of historical British Columbia materials as part of their mandate. Libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, post-secondary institutions, and eligible organizations are welcome to apply for the funding. The funds from the Irving […]
Lung Cancer Canada, The Lung Ambition Alliance, and AstraZeneca Canada announced a call for nominations for the 2025 Lung Ambition Awards. The Canadian-based lung cancer research awards program is designed to help improve the lives of people living with lung cancer. The grant program is open to all Canadian clinicians and researchers (across the multi-disciplinary spectrum) […]
The Canadian Women’s Foundation invites you to take the changemaker personality quiz. By participating in the quiz, you will find out your changemaker personality type, and gain access to tools, inspiration, and opportunities to make an impact on gender equality where you live and across the country. Gender equality in Canada is paramount, and the […]
Fancy letting a machine mediate your argument? It could be the latest application for AI as researchers reveal its uncanny knack for finding common ground in culture war clashes. Scientists at Google’s DeepMind project designed what they call the Habermas Machine, a large language AI inspired by German philosopher Jürgen Habermas’ theory of communicative action […]
The UK’s rival to GDP published its latest data For decades, gross domestic product (GDP) has been the accepted yardstick for measuring a country’s prosperity, despite not placing value on activities such as childcare. Now, a rival metric, covering “a broader range of economic activities”, has emerged in the UK to offer a more nuanced […]