A ban on “sexual intimacy” among homosexuals is part of covenant students and staff must adhere to at a Christian university in western Canada that wants to create its own law school. Lawyers, including civil rights advocate Clayton Ruby, oppose… »
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Invasive weed causes burns
The invasive giant hogwood plant is spreading in four Canadian provinces and officials are warning people to stay away from it. Originally from south west Asia, the plant has a clear sap which can cause severe burns when affected skin… »
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Ben Heppner hosting ‘Saturday Afternoon at the Opera’
Ben Heppner is going from the opera stage to the studio as the new host of CBC Radio 2’s, ‘Saturday Afternoon at the Opera’. “Radio has been part of my life ever since I was a kid… I would listen to… »
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Vancouver and Olympic athletes support gays
Canada’s western city of Vancouver painted some crosswalks in rainbow colours and two Olympic athletes marched in Sunday’s pride parade in support of the LGBT community. Last week was Pride Week in Vancouver and news of Russia’s ongoing crackdown on… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Call for stepped-up action on world’s top killer
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer around the world according new rankings from the World Health Organization and two Canadian doctors are calling for more action to prevent it and resulting complications like heart attack and stroke. Anti-smoking campaigns,… »
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The LINK Online #57
The LINK Online this week includes Lynn Desjardins, and Terry Haig replacing Wojtek Gwiazda, and Carmel Kilkenny sitting in for Marc Montgomery. The program features two medical stories: Lynn’s interview with Dr. Victoria Lee, asking that physicians provide an example… »
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The Pike that didn’t get away
In the many lakes north of Thunder Bay in Ontario, there is one that is most aptly named; Surprise Lake is where Matt Taylor was fishing this week when he caught a giant pike, by accident! He was finished and… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, Society
Kamloopa: The largest Pow Wow in western Canada
Kamloops, British Columbia is site of the Kamloopa Pow Wow. Just minutes from the city centre, along the South Thompson River, nearly 20,000 people will gather this weekend. It is one of the largest celebrations of First Nations’ culture and heritage in western… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International
Eye on the Arctic: Greenland inspires Arctic Bay, Nunavut tourism strategy
Arctic Bay, Nunavut has everything going for it when it comes to attracting tourists. This predominantly Inuit community of around 800 people is located in Canada’s eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut. It has stunning scenery, provides a window into Inuit… »
Boat safety urged on big holiday weekend
Many Canadians will go boating this long, holiday weekend and experts are urging people to take steps to keep themselves safe. Canada has many lakes and rivers and an estimated 10.5 million Canadians ride boats on them. An average 125… »
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