Lester B Pearson is considered one of the best Canadian Prime Ministers. During his time as national leader, (1963-68), he brought in several major programmes including universal health care, the Canada Pension Plan, the student loan plan for university education,… »
Highlights / Year: 2014
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Leader delays GHG regulations in oil/gas sector
The current Canadian government has promised regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, but the prime minister said Tuesday it would be “crazy” to impose them now. “Under the current circumstances of the oil and… »
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Stephanie Moseley killed by husband, rapper Earl Hayes, in Los Angeles
Stephanie Moseley grew up in the Vancouver area of British Columbia. The dancer and aspiring actor left for Los Angeles 10 years ago, but her former dance instructors are devastated by the news of her violent death. Moseley, 30, was… »
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Lydia the great white shark back in Newfoundland waters
Lydia was tagged and named by the research group, Ocearch. The non-profit, shark-tracking organization has observed Lydia travelling across the Atlantic Ocean. Researchers say the abundant seal population may be what attracts sharks to the Grand Banks area, but they… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
No lottery tickets or scratch cards for kids over the holidays: McGill
The International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University joins the annual international campaign to discourage under-age gambling. Along with the U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling and several lottery corporations around the world, the McGill centre… »
Former Veterans Ombudsman, Colonel (retired) Pat Stogran wants public inquiry into treatment of veterans
As Canada’s first Veterans Ombudsman, Colonel (retired) Pat Stogran was shocked by the active opposition within government and the veterans affairs department to his efforts to help military veterans between 2007 and 2010. Now as a private citizen he hopes… »
Working towards a new policing model
Policing in Canada today is much different than it was just a few decades ago. The federal government asked the Council of Canadian Academics to study issues surrounding policing, specifically, “Given the evolution of crime, the justice system, and society,… »
Canadian northern guides lead farm tractor to the South Pole
They live in Iqaluit, in Canada’s high Arctic, but recently found themselves guiding an attempt to drive an ordinary farm tractor to the South Pole in Antarctica. Dutchwoman, 38 year old Manon Osservoort and team at the south Pole 10;30… »
Tacky Christmas sweater challenge
Who can gather the greatest number of tacky Christmas sweater wearers? A few decades ago, grandmothers (mostly) would lovingly knit Christmas sweaters for the men in their families (mostly); husbands, sons, grandsons. Companies now sell “kits” to turn any jumper… »
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