Canadian spies who allegedly hacked into Brazil’s mining and energy ministry took part in secret meetings in Ottawa and briefed energy corporations, says the British newspaper the Guardian. Brazil is infuriated by news that Canada was spying on it and… »
Highlights / Month: October 2013
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Boy thanks strangers who lifted SUV off of him
A nine-year-old boy who was hit and pinned by an SUV wants to thank a group of bystanders who lifted the vehicle to free him. Afterwards Russell said it felt like a miracle when the tire lifted off his ankle.… »
Calgary debates whether it’s art or eyesore
Since the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Quebec’s biggest city is home to a stadium known as the big “O” for its shape and connection to the Olympics. But it also immediately became known un-affectionately as “The Big Owe” for the enormous cost… »
Economy, International, Politics
Brazil’s president furious over spying, Canada looking into matter
Allegations that Canada’s Communications Security Establishment of Canada (CSEC) spied on Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry continue to raise questions in both countries. On Sunday (October 6) a Brazilian television reported on the spying. The Globo TV network worked on… »
Canadian helps create needed medical training centre in Rwanda
A Canadian anesthesiologist has been a leading figure in helping Rwanda rebuild its health-care system. For example, following the Rwandan genocide, there was only one anesthesiologist left in the country to serve a population of eight million. The country left… »
Demand for sugar fuels “land grabs”–Oxfam
The food and drink industry is not doing enough to stop “land grabs” and conflicts in their supply chains, charges Oxfam Canada, a charitable organization that fights poverty and injustice around the world. It says that local communities that rely… »
Maple syrup; the healthiest sweetener?
Eastern Canada and the North-eastern US states are the world’s largest producers and exporters of natural maple syrup products. Now, a new study has shown that 100% maple syrup has a number of advantages over other types of sweetener A… »
Five authors on shortlist for Canada’s $50K Giller fiction prize
Five Canadian authors are now on the shortlist for the 2013 Scotiabank Giller Prize. The names were announced at a press conference Tuesday morning (October 8) in Toronto. The award recognizes excellence in Canadian fiction – long format or short… »
Canada’s PM not only boycotting Commonwealth summit, reconsidering funding
Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced that not only is he boycotting the Commonwealth summit in November over human rights issues in Sri Lanka, but he is also reconsidering Canada’s funding contribution to the Commonwealth. At a press briefing… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Killing of rare white moose angers aboriginals
Mi’kmaq people in First Nations communities across the eastern province of Nova Scotia were shocked to learn that three hunters shot and killed a rare white moose. Such animals are considered to be “spirit” creatures and are sacred in their… »
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