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… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
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… »
Where are the right whales?
Scientists are puzzled about a dearth of sightings of an endangered species of whale in the Bay of Fundy off Canada’s Atlantic coast. Atlantic right whales are usually spotted in the bay in the summer months. “In the Bay of… »
Vets over-vaccinate pets, undercover dog finds
Despite guidelines that recommend vaccinating dogs every three years, many Canadian veterinarians push annual vaccinations, according to an investigation by the public broadcaster, CBC. There are an estimated 14.5 million dogs and cats in Canada. Half the cats and 78… »
New “unauthorized” welcome signs for Edmonton
All the entrance signs originally said “City of Champions” © CBC The big signs along highways leading to Edmonton, in the western province of Alberta normally have smaller accompanying signs reading “City of Champions” As a reference to its sports teams,… »
Babies with flat heads increasing in Canada
Carriers that go from the car to the stroller were a brilliant development in baby-care, but they may be having a very undesired effect. Flat or misshapen heads are becoming alarmingly common in Canadian babies. In the east-coast provinces, medical… »
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