Canada has produced some of the world’s most iconic aircraft. Not only did this country build Hurricanes, Mosquitos, and Lancasters among others during the Second World War, but unique and revered designs like the Noorduyn Norseman, Beaver, and Twin Otter,… »
Highlights / Year: 2017
Prestigious literary awards announced
The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the winners of 2017 Governor General’s Literary Awards. Touted as one of Canada oldest and most prestigious awards, the GGs, as they are called, come with prizes of $25,000 for each of… »
Fiery highway crash claims at least three victims
Police continue to search for bodies in the twisted, burned-out remnants of a 14-vehicle pile-up about one hour north of downtown Toronto. Three people are confirmed dead so far. Traffic had backed up on Highway 400 after a smaller accident… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International, Society
The plastic wrapping that can kill
Once again, the issue and harm of plastic garbage in waterways has been highlighted. The northern Pike caught by Adam Turnbull showing severe injury from a plastic drink wrapper. The fish surely was suffering,. Once freed from the wrapper it… »
Trudeau offers Canada’s condolences following NYC attack
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was “deeply grieved” to hear the news of Tuesday’s terrorist attack in New York City that killed eight people and seriously injured 11 others as the attacker slammed a rented pick-up truck into cyclists… »
Quebec City designated UNESCO City of Literature
Quebec City has become the first French-speaking city to be designated a City of Literature by UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, city officials and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO announced today. “Quebec City is the cradle of French-language culture in North America.… »
Trudeau channels inner Superman en route to question period
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a Halloween surprise for the parliamentary press gallery when he showed up for question period today. Trudeau sported wide-rimmed spectacles, slicked-down hair and a blue suit with a bright red tie as he descended stairs… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
New fathers: information site on the way
Many expectant fathers, and recent dads, have found they seem to be left out when it comes to advice about the transition to parenthood. A new comprehensive web site will seek to include this previously ignored segment of society. Deborah… »
Caribou decline, habitat still shrinking
Caribou populations continue to decline and disturbances in their habitat are still increasing in spite of a recovery strategy put in place by the Canadian government in 2012. The government has released a progress report on implementation of the strategy… »
Canada announces matching aid fund for Rohingya refugees
The federal government is launching a special matching relief fund to help humanitarian agencies in Bangladesh to deal with the influx of nearly one million Rohingya refugees fleeing a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing in neighbouring Myanmar, Canada’s Minister of… »
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