The proposed Quebec Charter of Values would violate that province’s human rights law and would not survive a court challenge, says the chairman of Quebec’s Human Rights Commission. Among other things, the current government of Quebec wants to prevent public… »
Highlights / Month: October 2013
INSIDE ARCTIC COLLEGE – Visit an Arctic College class in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut
Ever wondered what goes on in one of Nunavut’s Arctic college learning centres? While many people are aware that Nunavut’s Arctic College was set up to provide education and vocational opportunities for those living in Canada’s eastern Arctic, many are… »
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Bulky pilots’ manuals to go digital
Air Canada is going to replace the big manuals that pilots have to carry on board company planes with tablets. The electronic manuals will be available early next year. They will save weight and the huge amount of time pilots… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Young Canadian campaigns for GMO-free Girl Guide cookies
She’s a dedicated Girl Guide, but she’s on a campaign to make a change in the international Guiding movement. Nine-year-old Girl Guide, May Fischer of Victoria BC, wants GMO’s out of the Guides cookies © CBC Nine-year-old Maya Fischer lives in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Canadian parliament opens with a Throne Speech
Canada’s Parliament began a new session with yesterday’s Speech from the Throne. The Governor General, as the Queen’s representative in Canada, delivers the speech that outlines the government’s priorities and plans for the future. The current Conservative government of Stephen… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Politics, Society
NAC Orchestra touring China
The National Arts Centre Orchestra is on its first tour of China in the largest cultural exchange between the two countries. The Ottawa-based orchestra began the tour on October 4th and has performed in seven Chinese cities, including Hong Kong,… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Norway returns Amundsen’s tools for opening of Nattilik Heritage Centre
The Nattilik Heritage Centre in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut is celebrating its opening today. It’s also celebrating the return of some traditional tools and objects from Norway. A handmade harpoon, snow googles and snow knives, as well as a traditional oil… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International
Assessing Pan-Arctic Biodiversity for policy planners
In terms of flora and fauna, in order to know what to protect or how to protect it, one must first know what’s there, and where it is. To that end in the circumpolar region, an Arctic Biodiversity Assessment has… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Gene linked to negative outlook
A genetic variation can significantly affect how people see and experience the world, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in western Canada. Participants who had the variation ADRA2b were more likely to notice negative… »
Shot Moose could be a record size
A huge bull moose shot last month by a hunter in Canada’s northern territory of Yukon could be the largest one ever harvested. Heinz Naef says he didn’t at first realize how big the animal was. “It didn’t set in until… »
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