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… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
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… »
Hobbyist locates deepest Great Lakes wreck
Hobbyist shipwreck hunter Jerry Eliason of Minnesota and colleagues have located what may be the deepest Great Lakes shipwreck.The group found the 129-metre long “Scotiadoc” lying on the bottom of Lake Superior about 265 metres down. video screen grab confirms… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Canadian harvest not shared equally
Canadian farmers are harvesting their crops but the bounty is not distributed equally. Now, Food Secure Canada is asking Canadians to let Prime Minister Stephen Harper know what they want in a national food strategy. Food Seciure Canada works to… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, International, Society
‘Glee’ memorial for Cory Monteith
Cory Monteith, better-known to many as Finn Hudson, the much-loved character he played on the American comedy-drama “Glee”, will be honoured in an episode of the program on October 10, called “The Quarterback”. Cory Monteith was found dead in July… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Prince Edward Island’s blueberry crop a record this year
Prince Edward Island is well known for its hearty pototoes, but this year it’s blueberries that are making headlines. More than 2,400 hectares are now devoted to blueberry production on Canada’s smallest island province. The western half of the island… »
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