Nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Canada, Bruce Heyman pledged to deepen economic and environmental ties between Canada and the United States during his nomination hearing in Washington on Wednesday (December 11). Heyman was asked few questions when he… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadian helps research into ancient hominids in South Africa
A Canadian university doctoral student has helped unearth fossilized bones of human ancestors from deep within a cave in South Africa. A physical anthropologist, Marina Elliott’s studies include subjects ranging from paleontology to forensics. She studies in the Department of… »
International, Politics, Society
Canada fails most vulnerable refugees: advocates
“We’re seeing, unfortunately, a closing of the doors in Canada to refugees,” says Janet Dench, executive director of the Canadian Council for Refugees. Controversial changes to Canada’s refugee determination system were implemented last December. A report by the council says… »
Economy, Highlights, International
Proudly Canadian apparel company sold to US equity firm.
A Canadian company, which has become almost an iconic symbol of top-quality Canadian winter wear, has been taken over by an American firm. Canada Goose has always promoted the fact that it was an entirely Canadian company, owned, headquartered, and… »
Trophy hunting detrimental to species
A just released scientific study shows that big game trophy hunters are adversely affecting the gene pool of the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, leading to smaller animals. Biologist Marco Festa-Bianchet from the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec has been studying… »
Gay stabbing prompts anti-homophobia campaign
Scott Jones was stabbed in the back and had his throat slashed after leaving a bar in October, and he thinks it was because he is openly homosexual. Paralyzed and in a wheel chair, Jones is thankful for an outpouring… »
Healthy food in schools effort fails
It’s something rueful parents know but Ontario’s auditor general has documented—the initiative to have school cafeterias serve only healthy foods is less than successful. Rather than eat the vegetables, fruits and lean meat on offer at school students simply leave… »
International, Politics, Society
Afghan law to protect women weakly enforced: UN
Canadian activist furious The United Nations says authorities in Afghanistan have registered more reports of violence against women in the past year, but prosecutions and convictions under the law remained low. The Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women… »
Liberal leader elected, will return to Quebec provincial legislature
The leader of the Official Opposition Liberal Party in Canada’s second most populous province of Quebec won a by-election Monday (December 9) and will now be able to sit in the Quebec National Assembly. Philippe Couillard was a former health… »
Highlights, International, Society
Current and former Canadian leaders attend Mandela memorial
A coalition of diverse Canadian political figures was among the tens of thousands who gathered Tuesday at the giant Soweto soccer stadium in Johannesburg to mourn and celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela. A cold rain–seen by many South African… »
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