The Liberal government must seek the approval of Parliament before sending troops on dangerous United Nations peacekeeping operations, says a new Senate report. The Senate Committee on National Security and Defence looked into the government’s plans to dramatically increase Canada’s… »
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The art of Ken Danby (1940-2007) quiet realist
The late Ken Danby’s artistic ability was huge. A new coffee-table sized book has just been published; a sort of autobiography on his life and work. *True North* 1998- Ken Danby The book published by Goose Lane Editions is simply… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Public to be consulted on national wilderness parks
By law, Canada’s minister responsible must hold a round table on Parks Canada every two years, but this minister has decided to broaden that and hold public consultation sessions across the country. A chance ‘to share…concerns and excitement’ “That’s quite… »
UN General Assembly delivers Canadian-sponsored rebuke to Assad and Russia
The United Nations General Assembly voted 122 to 13 today to support a Canadian-drafted resolution demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria, humanitarian aid access throughout the country and an end to all sieges, including in Aleppo. Thirty-six countries… »
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Call for stricter controls on ship discharges in the Arctic
The World Wildlife Fund-Canada is asking Canada’s transportation regulatory agency to stiffen the rules for ship discharge of “grey water” in the Arctic. Grey water is usually considered waste water from such sources as that from sinks, showers, and dish… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
U.S. Vice-President Biden still hopeful on climate
U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden urged Canada’s provincial and Aboriginal leaders to keep fighting climate change even as the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump seems almost certain to undo most of the Obama administration’s climate change policies. Biden is in… »
Seven penguins drowned at Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo in western Canada is launching a full investigation into the deaths of seven of its 22 Humboldt penguins. “It was very surprising for us to find this group of birds dead,” the zoo’s animal care director Jamie Dorgan… »
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Week-long activities bring computer coding to students
Along with many other countries, Canada took part in the Hour of Code, a global effort to introduce people to computer programming. A report released in March predicts that Canada will need to create at least 218,000 tech jobs between… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Climate change and P.E.I.’s slow disappearance
Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province, and it’s getting smaller. A recent storm has once again highlighted the plight of PEI. It is a low-lying sand and sandstone island in the Gulf of St Lawrence and as the climate… »
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