No it’s not the start of a joke, it was actually a fitness challenge hosted by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet this week. The idea was to show that ballet dancers are indeed elite level athletes, at the same level of… »
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Digital shift drives down postal revenues
Canada’s postal service reported a loss of $104 million this quarter as people increasingly abandon the mail and turn to on-line communications. Canada Post says the “historic shift” to digital communications has eroded mail volumes at an “accelerated pace.” As… »
Economy, Indigenous, International
Challenge to Canada-China investment deal rejected.
The Federal Court this week rejected a request to stay the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) In September of 2012, Canada’ Prime Minister signed the investment treaty with China. Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks with Chinese President Hu… »
Montreal dig uncovers traces of books of pre-Confederation parliament
Archeologists have uncovered the charred remains of seven books in the destruction of Canada’s pre-Confederation parliament in Montreal. Canadian Press journalist Melanie Marquis writes :”They are hardly recognizable as books and appear, in colour and consistency, like a cross between charcoal… »
Stealing back from the thief: poetic justice in Vancouver
It’s the kind of story that thousands of people can relate to, and thousands of people who have been the victims of theft are cheering for kayla Smith. Kayla Smith recounts the events to a CBC reporter. The story of… »
Front-line officers can carry Tasers
Changes are being made in front-line police work in the province of Ontario following the fatal shooting of a teenager last month in Toronto that prompted fierce debate about the use of force. Eighteen-year-old Sammy Yatim died after being shot… »
Giant tax hike on Canada’s credit unions unfair, says official opposition critic
Canada’s credit unions should not be taxed like Canada’s banks, and certainly not almost double the rate, says Peggy Nash, the finance critic of the Official Opposition NDP party. Earlier this year during the federal budget discussion, the NDP argued… »
Another step forward for new Quebec charter
A controversial plan affecting minorities Quebec appears to be moving forward. The separatist Parti Quebecois government has not released details of the plan. However, leaked reports say it would prohibit Quebec civil servants from wearing items such as Muslim hijab,… »
Mobile phone manners: do as I say, not as I do
Mobile phones are becoming increasingly common, but etiquette seems to be something that’s not as common as it should be. And parents who tell their children when and how to use their phones, should pay attention to their own use.… »
Canadian Cancer Society- nutty (but serious) campaign for young men
September is Men’s Cancer Health Awareness Month, and the Canadian Cancer Society wants men, especially young men, to take it seriously. To do that they’ve launched a cheeky campaign to raise awareness of testicular cancer. It’s called Nutiquette, a dude’s… »
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