A new study suggests international trade deals hinder progress on climate change. The study by authors Dan and Natassia Ciuriak was released in conjunction with the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. The report is called “Climate Change and… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Astronaut’s arteries may reveal clues on ageing
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s arteries stiffened while he was in space and studying him may reveal information on what happens to people’s arteries as they age here on earth. Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario are looking for… »
42nd annual Nova Scotia Christmas tree gift to Boston
For the 42nd year in a row, a Christmas tree from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia will be part of a special lighting ceremony in the U.S. city of Boston on Thursday (December 5). The 15 metre white spruce… »
Big bank, big profit, job cuts
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) cut 997 full time jobs in the last quarter of the 2013 fiscal year in which it earned a record profit of $4.2 billion. While the news may annoy the average Canadian, analysts say it… »
Retired teacher files “ageism” lawsuit against New Brunswick school board
A retired school teacher has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission in the east coast province of New Brunswick. A school district policy prevents retired teachers from being hired as “supply or substitute” teachers, ie temporary fill-in replacements… »
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Famous snow village tourist attraction threatened
Montreal’s ice hotel, ice bar, ice chapel and restaurant cannot afford to open this year and organizers are asking for government help so they can re-open next winter. The award-winning snow village was featured by CNN travel in January as… »
Province of Alberta prepares to fine public sector strikers, or anyone suggesting a strike
Two laws limiting union rights that are about to come into effect in the western Canadian province of Alberta have sparked demonstrations and opposition party condemnation. Introduced by the ruling Progressive Conservative party of Premier Alison Redford, Bill 46 will… »
Survey on how domestic violence affects work
Domestic violence has a profound effect on work say Canadian researchers and they are launching a survey to find out more. The online survey invites responses from any worker over the age of 15 whether or not they have personally… »
Foreign Minister: Canada will support democratic development in Ukraine
“We’re committed to work with the people of Ukraine in its democratic development and that’s a long-term commitment,” said Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird on Wednesday (December 4) speaking to reporters from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The Foreign… »
Survey shows Canadians prefer real news over celebrity gossip “news”
There is news, then there is celebrity gossip being proposed as news. In a recent survey done for the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), a majority of Canadians say the media promote such celebrity gossip simply as “click-bait” to earn advertising… »
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