Almost one in every five Canadians between the ages of 15 and 29 has been either cyberbullied or cyberstalked, according to government statistics. Almost all Canadians in this age group use the internet. Of those who experienced some online harassment… »
Highlights / Year: 2016
Fewer journalist killed in 2016 but most died covering war: CPJ
The number of journalists killed in the line of duty is on track to decline by a third in 2016 compared to the previous year, as fewer journalists were targeted for murder, according to the annual analysis of journalist fatalities… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, Indigenous, Politics, Society
More bad news for caribou
The Cree of northern Quebec are asking the Quebec provincial government to stop all sport hunting of Caribou in the region in 2017-18. The recent summer survey of the Leaf River herd and fall classification census show a massive decline… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Canadians positive on climate plan: survey
Most Canadian governments have endorsed a national climate and clean growth plan, and a new public opinion poll suggests most Canadians have a positive rather than negative reaction. The survey was commissioned by Clean Energy Canada, a climate and energy… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Update- Corporate ownership of water-opposition
Ontario township becoming focal point for world concern over water rights The central western region of Ontario is becoming a major focal point in what is becoming a global concern over who controls fresh water resources. For years local residents… »
Volkswagen and Audi reach deal to compensate customers affected by emissions scandal
Volkswagen Canada has reached a deal to compensate about 105,000 Canadian vehicle owners affected by a diesel engine emissions scandal over rigged emissions data. The settlement could cost Volkswagen Canada and Audi Canada $2.1 billion if accepted by courts in Ontario and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Dogs should not be treated like kids, rules judge
A divorcing woman in the western city of Saskatoon went to court to try to get custody of the couple’s dogs with visiting rights for her estranged husband. The judge was not amused, reports CBC’s Geoff Leo. When couples divorce… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
World’s oldest water- even older!
In 2013, researchers from the University of Toronto discovered what they thought was the world’s oldest water deep under a mine in northern Ontario. The Kidd Creek Mine near Timmins in northern Ontario is over 2.5 kilometers deep and is… »
Colleagues remember ‘fantastic’ Canadian teacher killed in Jordan attack
Tributes are flowing for a retired Canadian teacher who was killed yesterday in Jordan when gunmen attacked a medieval castle popular with tourists. Linda Vatcher of Newfoundland was in Jordan to visit her son, Christopher, when gunmen struck multiple locations… »
Airport expands to handle lobster export boom
Halifax Stanfield International Airport in eastern Canada has expanded to accommodate an increase in the export of lobster, reports Canadian Press. It’s expected $15 million worth of lobster will be shipped by the end of December to as far away… »
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