Arab Canadians are not a recent addition to the Canadian mosaic. It is widely believed the first Arab immigrant was a Lebanese man who arrived in Canada in 1882. Ibrahim Abou Nader came from the city of Zahleh, then in… »
Highlights / Year: 2016
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On this New Year’s Eve, we invite you to share the best of humankind, the old-fashioned way
“Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world,” wrote Percy Bysshe Shelley. Given the year the world has had, perhaps we need poets more than ever. For poetry, Pablo Neruda reminded us, “is an act of peace.” David Calderisi © Courtesy:… »
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Learn more about Canada’s political system
Want to understand Canada’s political system? Radio Canada International created a website explaining the system, how to participate and become an elected official. The history, the challenges and the names that make the country’s history. Find out more here
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My 2016 person of the year: Emma Mogus
Once again this week I had the distinct pleasure of making contact with Emma Mogus. I count myself lucky. Emma Mogus is pictured last summer with her creation, the Tongue-Interface-Communication (TiC), a tongue controlled computer mouse. © CP Photo/Chris Young Mogus,… »
Security beefed up in Ottawa for New Year’s celebration
Extra security measures are in place in Ottawa for New Year’s Eve as Canadians prepare to ring in a year of celebrations marking Canada’s 150th birthday. Large concrete barriers designed to help prevent truck attacks have been erected to block… »
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Humpback whale washes up on Nova Scotia coast
A new element has been added to the mystery about why thousands of dead sea creatures are washing up dead on Nova Scotia shores near the town of Digby. Thousands of herring, starfish, lobster, bar clams, crabs and scallops have… »
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Talking about alzheimer: news and reports from RCI
U of T scientist wins top prize in brain research Graham Collingridge © Canadian Press/Hand out photo The University of Toronto chair of physiology Graham Collingridge has won what is touted as “the Nobel Prize of Neuroscience” for his work on… »
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Democracy and Religions – BAHA’I FAITH: A RELIGION THAT EMBRACES MANY OTHERS
Sonjel Vreeland, member of the Baha’i Faith Charlottetown Centre, in Prince Edward Island, explains the principles of her religion and talks about the social function of the Baha’i centre in her city. Sonjel Vreeland also explains to us how everyone… »
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Climate, tourism and Obama’s big surprise: 2016 Arctic Year in Review
The end of the year is a time to take stock. Here at Eye on the Arctic, it’s also the time to check in with our bloggers, who’ve spent 2016 following and analysing Arctic news and events. In this 2016… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics
Caribou decline, Arctic shipping and renewable energy: WWF – Canada looks back at 2016
The Arctic is already experiencing the effects of climate change with extremely alarming statistics on temperature rise and lack of sea ice that require urgent global action, says the president of World Wildlife Fund – Canada. “We need to take… »
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