Canada and the United States share a 6,400-kilometre border, of which large parts are left unguarded. Where authorities did conduct patrols in 2011, they intercepted a total of 487 migrants as they were being smuggled into Canada from the U.S. … »
Highlights / Year: 2013
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
WTA’s Newcomer of the Year, Eugenie Bouchard, reflects
Eugenie Bouchard raced 100 spots up the women’s tennis rankings this year, becoming the WTA Newcomer of the Year. She is the first Canadian to win the award since Carling Bassett in 1983. Bouchard said it was an honour to… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Simple infertility test for men possibly on the horizon
ECM1 and TEX101 could save infertile men a lot of grief. Toronto scientists studied 2,000 proteins before determining that this pair has the potential to reveal whether or not there are sperm cells in a man’s semen, and point to… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival
The Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF), brings the best of new indigenous film and video, from across Canada and around the world. Now in its 12th year, the festival is showcasing great talent and great stories. “The Sapphires“, the Australian… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Politics, Society
John F. Kennedy memories on the 50th anniversary
50 years ago today, flags flew at half-staff around the world as people absorbed the news that the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, had been shot in Dallas, Texas. Canada’s Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty attended the… »
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New “cyberbullying” law: more police power than implied
The Federal government is proposing new “cyberbullying” legislation. This comes following several recent incidents in which teens were bullied and taunted online using intimate images which led to the suicides of at least two teenage girls. At a press gathering… »
Grey Cup football weekend in Canada
It is arguably the single biggest sporting event in Canada. The annual Grey Cup football championship vies for top spot with the Stanley Cup final in hockey. Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Andy Fantuz slips on a extra sweater during a… »
Doorknobs are out, lever handles are in
Most of us open and close doors every day reflexively, but for many, like arthritic seniors, it may be challenging and even painful to do. Hardware is the problem. More specifically, doorknobs. Pinching and twisting them requires a tight grip. … »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Society, Your Columns
Eye on the Arctic – Yukon program focuses on First Nations culture
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from across the North Trapping, hiking and cooking over a fire. These aren’t the kinds of activities most Canadian students encounter as part of their high school curriculum. But a… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Shark choking on moose-hide rescued in Newfoundland
A Greenland shark, choking on a piece of moose hide was saved by two men on Newfoundland’s north east shore on Saturday. Derrick Chaulk said he was driving by the harbour in Norris Arm North when he saw what he… »
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