A new study finds an apparent association between consuming cannabis when young and a later incidence of depression and suicidal tendencies in young adults. Lead author of the study is Dr Gabriella Gobbi (PhD, M.D.). She is a professor of…»
Highlights/Internet, Science and Technology
Environment, Internet, Science and Technology
Weather app launched by Canadian government
“As climate change brings more extreme variations in weather, Canadians are using mobile devices to stay up to date,” says a statement from the government department, Environment and Climate Change. And that is the reason it gives for launching a…»
Health, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics, Society
We can edit the human genome, but should we?
CRISPR is a recent technological breakthrough in simplifying gene editing, It’s potential is enormous and at the same time it raises great concerns. Those concerns exploded when a Chinese scientist edited the genetic sequence of an embryo (germline) to create twin…»
Economy, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics
U.S.: new warnings to partners about dealing with Huawei
China’s Huawei, one of the world’s largest telecom giants, has been accused of being used for spying for the Chinese government. Although there has been no actual evidence presented publicly, it has been widely suggested the firm has been involved…»
Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics
Mysterious Havana syndrome- Diplomats sue federal government
It’s a bizarre, very mysterious, and possibly top secret incident. A number of Canadian diplomats and family members serving at the Canadian embassy in Havana, Cuba, experienced unexplained illnesses and evidence of brain injury. It’s become known as “Havana syndrome”.…»
Economy, Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Society
Marine protected areas: maybe not so protected
A study by researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax Nova Scotia has found a surprising fact. Commercial fishing inside Europe’s marine protected areas (MPA’s) is actually heavier than outside those areas. Manuel Dureuil is lead author of the study. He…»
Economy, Environment, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics, Society
The saga to save Wood Buffalo National Park continues
What the future holds the Wood Buffalo National Park, a national treasure that straddles the Alberta-Northwest Territories border, is still anyone’s guess. It is the largest national park in Canada and the second largest in the world (trailing only Northeast…»
Economy, Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology
Extreme cold temperatures in Canada will slow but not stop invasive pest
The insect is called the emerald ash borer. Originally from Asia, its arrival in North America in 2002 has since caused massive destruction to literally millions of majestic ash trees throughout several Canadian provinces and some 35 U.S states. The…»
International, Internet, Science and Technology
Canadians warned to beware of election interference
Canadians will vote in a federal election in October 2019 and the government is taking steps to combat interference. “Foreign and malicious actors are becoming more creative at using online platforms to manipulate opinions,” says a government statement. Several measures…»
Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology
Fossil of one of the world’s oldest fish species reveals new insight
66-100 million year old fossil The hagfish is a bottom dweller feeding on things like dead marine life. The eel-like fish is an ancient survivor from millions of years ago. Besides being ugly, they have the unique defence mechanism of…»
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At least 100,000 babies die every year because of conflict: Save the Children
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National Hockey League and Players Association celebrate Black History Month
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Western energy workers head for Ottawa in giant truck convoy
