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Should we wear masks when we go outside?

There are lots of expert voices right now advising whether or not we should be wearing masks when we go outside. And there’s nothing wron...

Social resources for Canadians impacted by COVID-19

Upstream Lab has created social resources for COVID-19.

COVID-19 is showing how interconnected we are

As COVID-19 numbers climb, we do what matters Trish Hennessy Maybe the reality of COVID-19 hasn’t fully sunk in; it’s challenging to gras...

What I learned in the emergency room

Emergency rooms: the last line of social safety net defence Trish Hennessy Due to a family health scare, I saw my fair share of emergency...

Plan B: innovating health care to treat social determinants of health

Health professionals see the downstream effects of public policy decisions—like freezing the minimum wage or failing to build affordable ...

Let’s talk mental health and Millennials

As a Millennial in university dealing with the pressure of academic deadlines, I’m especially curious about how the social environment ca...

The conversation I’d like us to have on Bell Let’s Talk day

Let's talk about inequality and its impact on mental wellbeing Trish Hennessy This week our social media feeds will light up with Bell Le...

Plan B: democratizing the economy

Doing laundry: Necessary evil or future economy? Listen to the podcast here. Trish Hennessy The thing about doing laundry is that it’s ne...

Do you live in a healthy city?

Here at Think Upstream, we ask the question: what does a healthy city look like? Listen to the podcast here Trish Hennessy Think Upstream...

Plan B: Canada's gig economy

Precarious work is on the rise in Canada. Listen to the podcast here. Trish Hennessy In the early-1990s, when I was a young newspaper rep...

The importance of the young voter: IMO, YOLO

As the upcoming federal election nears, it is important to get out and allow your voice to be heard, especially if you are a young adult ...

Populism in Canada: can we talk?

How do we reach across differences to cut through polarizing politics? It's essential for well-functioning societies. Listen to the podca...

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