An arduous race through the frozen Yukon on foot, bike or skis, invites the daring into the Canadian wild.
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A staunch advocate of doctor-assisted death discusses Canada’s decision to reverse the country’s ‘right to die’ ban.
Palestinian doctor who lost three daughters in previous Gaza war is fighting to bring 100 wounded kids to Canada.
![Izzeldin Abuelaish's three daughters and a niece were killed in an Israeli air strike in 2009 [Jet Belgraver]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/201492183330894734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Al Jazeera sat down with John O’Connor, a doctor who first shed light on health problems near Alberta’s oil sands.
![The oil sands in Alberta have been linked to health problems afflicting neighbours [Jet Belgraver/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/201471812341502734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The gruelling contest features mushers and dog-sled teams racing 1,688 kilometres between Anchorage and Nome.
Accused of espionage, Hamid Ghassemi was jailed in Evin prison in 2008 and released earlier this month.
![Hamid Ghassemi was released prior to Iranian President Hasan Rouhani's visit to the UN [Anatonella Mega]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131018135724265734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)