If you’ve ever been stuck in a traffic jam, you know how frustrating it can be. Of course you’re wasting time, and of course fuel, and those are quantifiable costs. The area around Toronto including suburbs and nearby surrounding cities… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
Bison die-off in northern territory
The bison population appears to be less than half of what it was one year ago in the Fort Providence area of Canada’s Northwest Territories. A survey conducted in March shows an estimated 714 bison are left compared with 1,531… »
Sexting ok with teens unless shared without consent
While parents may be mortified, young people appear to think sending naked or semi-naked images of themselves electronically is okay. However youth think it’s not okay if someone passes on the images without their consent. Authorities are grappling with the… »
Economy, International, Society
Canada has 3 of the world’s top 5 most liveable cities
The top most “liveable” cities in North America are in Canada. According to an annual survey by the prestigious “Economist” magazine Intelligence Unit, the west coast port city of Vancouver ranks third in the world, out of 140 cities in… »
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Baird: Syria must face consequences
On Wednesday (August 28), after meeting with the head of the opposition Syrian National Council (SNC), Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said the world must respond to the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime or risk the weapons… »
Project teaming police and psychiatrists made permanent
A pilot project that teamed up an officer with a psychiatrist, who can assess the mental health of people in their own home when responding to 911 calls, has been made permanent. Ottawa Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Peter Boyle and two medical… »
Small group of Indigenous people fighting Canada-China trade agreement
A small group of Indigenous First Nation people on Canada’s Pacific coast will continue to fight for consultation rights in a major Canada-China trade agreement, despite a ruling on Monday (August 26) by the Federal Court of Canada. The Hupacasath… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Obese people more likely to die from flu
When deciding who should be at the top of the list for getting a flu vaccine, health officials should consider new research from Canada’s McMaster University. Up to half a million people die every year from influenza and the World… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Society
Why don’t we recycle more?
For years we’ve been getting the message to recycle. Yet many items that could be recycled are still ending up in the garbage stream and heading to rapidly landfills which are rapidly being filled up. Professor Jennifer Argo, Cormie Chair,… »
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Canadian plane builder moving into Russian market
Canadian train and airplane builder Bombardier has signed a preliminary deal for the sale and assembly of up to 100 high-speed turboprop planes in Russia. The Q400 model plane is currently assembled in the Toronto area and the Canadians Auto… »
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