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Intimate AI: The risks and appeal of bonding with bots

July 04, 2026

Can we be good friends with AI? Can grief bots help us cope? What are the gaps in our lives that AI companions are filling? We’re taking all of your questions about intimate relationships between humans and artificial intelligence. Dr. Ashleigh Golden is a clinical psychologist researching AI and mental health. Anabel Quan-Hasse is a professor of sociology in the faculty of information and media studies at Western University. 

Camp Just Asking: Your toolkit for surviving the outdoors

July 04, 2026

Scorching heat, a sudden storm, bugs, bears and ticks. Our panel of experts tackles everything that could go wrong when you’re out in the wilderness so you can make the most of your time outdoors.PJ Richards is an outdoor educator with Outward Bound Canada. Patricia Wilson is founder of Diverse Nature Collective. Dr. Aaron Orkin is an emergency and public health physician who works as a medical director for a number of Canadian summer camps. 

What you need to know about changes to pesticide regulation laws in Canada

June 27, 2026

A group of scientists is raising alarm bells over recent changes to pesticide regulation in Canada. Our guest experts explain those changes, and field your questions on pesticide use, impact and safety standards.  Risa Sargent is a professor in the faculty of land and food systems at the University of British Columbia. Christy Morrissey is a professor of biology at the University of Saskatchewan.