A vaccine that could one day protect against tuberculosis has been developed at McMaster University in the province of Ontario. The vaccine is based on a genetically modified cold virus and has been tried on mice, guinea pigs, goats, cattle… »
Highlights / Month: October 2013
Arts-editorial cartoonist Michael deAdder- You might be from Nova Scotia if…
This week on our look at arts, culture, and lifestyle in Canada, an inside look at Nova Scotians Nova Scotia, one of Canada’s east coast maritime provinces, is virtually surrounded by the sea. It’s certainly a part of their lives… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Toronto subway section to shut down for 8 weeks
The TTC the Toronto Transit Commission is generally a source of pride to Toronto, but the stereotype of the polite Canadian will be sorely tested by it, in Canada’s largest city in the near future. Toronto is home to the… »
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The LINK Online Oct 05, 2013
This week Lynn joins me in studio, and although Carmel Kilkenny was sitting in for Wojtek Gwiazda this week, sho couldn’t join us in studio but we do have one of her stories Maude Barlow © Wolfgang Schmidt We start out… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Royal Proclamation 250th anniversary and a Day of Action
The Royal Proclamation was issued on October 7, 1763 by King George III of England. It was a major turning point in Canada’s history, acknowledging Indian rights to the land. For Canada’s First Nations, it is the basis for many… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Botanical Garden Autumn Celebration
Montreal’s Botanical Garden is celebrating the changing colours and welcoming families to get into the spirit of one of the high holidays of childhood; Hallowe’en! In the middle of the city one can get a glimpse of the harvest. There’s… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Would a Canada-U.S. merger be good for the North?
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from across the North Canada and the United States have a reputation for being among the world’s friendliest neighbours. They share a common language, a common culture and what’s regularly touted as… »
Canada’s leader seeks Asian business, investment
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left for Asia this week to attend an APEC meeting and to try to drum up business and investment in Canada. “We’re not as active in Asia as really our economic size and the needs of… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Nuit Blanche: Up all night in Toronto
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche will fill down town Toronto this Saturday night. From sunset to sunrise many of the streets will be closed to traffic allowing hundreds of thousands of people to stroll from site to site, taking in the art, the installations… »
Canadian wine wins world’s best !
A Canadian wine has one an enormous distinction at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, England In London, Steven Spurrier (L) presents the coveted International award to Rick Bonatali, President of Winery & Vineyard Estates at Mission Hill Family… »
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