A new and unique year-long study of the pH level of the worlds polar oceans shows a marked difference between Arctic and Antarctic conditions. The study showed that the Arctic ocean, for a variety of reasons, was far more vulnerable… »
Highlights / Year: 2013
A possible ban on religious symbols draws outrage
Leaked details of a government plan to restrict religious symbols in several public places in the province of Quebec have drawn severe criticism. A Montreal newspaper outlined a proposed policy that would prohibit public employees from wearing items like Sikh… »
Scientists concerned over high mortality of St Lawrence belugas
Scientists at a marine research centre in Tadoussac Quebec, are concerned about a dramatic increase in beluga mortality in the St Lawrence estuary. Red balloon indicates Tadoussac, with Rimouski on the south shore further east, and Gaspe at the eastern… »
No release for two Canadians jailed in Egypt
“Deeply disappointed” says a statement from the Canadian government in reaction to news that two Canadians will likely not be released from a Cairo jail for another 15 days pending investigation by prosecutors. Filmmaker John Greyson and doctor Tarek Loubani… »
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Apple tree heist confounds farmer
Someone stole 140 young apple trees right out of the ground in Rougemont, Quebec, about an hour’s drive from Montreal on Friday night. The new trees were worth $1,700 but cost a few thousand dollars more to plant. “The people… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Calls to end “ludicrous” herbicide spraying in public forests in New Brunswick
Scientists are calling provincial forestry herbicide programme as “ludicrous”. He says, “Whether it’s the Crown managing for an unnatural forest, in terms of climate change, and what’s right for this area, or by putting synthetic chemicals on to have a… »
Divided opinions on prorogation of Canada’s parliament
The decision by Canada’s Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper to prorogue parliament before the House of Commons’ planned resumption on September 16 has had mixed reactions across Canada. The prorogation of parliament has to be done by Canada’s Governor General… »
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Police officer accused of murder gets bail
The Toronto police officer charged with the murder of teenager Sammy Yatim on July 27 has been released on bail. Four people, including Constable James Forcillor’s wife, have posted the $510,000 bond for him. A video posted on line and… »
Canadian doctors debate contentious “end of life” issues
The issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide has come to the fore again as Canada’s doctors meet at the Canadian Medical Associatons annual general meeting. Euthanasia is when a doctor intentionally administers a fatal dose of drugs, usually barbituates, and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Canadians’ growing appetite for local food
Interest in Canada for local foods has surged in the last 10 years, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada, a not for profit research organisation. In its report “Cultivating Opportunities: Canada’s Growing Appetite for Local… »
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