We are just a couple of months away from a major event in Normandy France. June 6,1944 saw the greatest seaborne invasion in history with vast numbers of Allied troops landing on the beaches to free Europe from Nazi occupation.… »
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WWI: Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917: At last a victory
The First World War had been going badly for the Allies stuck in this deadly conflict of attrition amid appalling conditions. A new and desperate plan was formed- take the heights from the Germans at Vimy. The early morning of… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadians get news from social media but don’t trust it: poll
While Canadians increasingly rely on their social media feeds to get their daily news, social media platforms are also the least trusted source of news, according to a new poll. The poll commissioned by the Canadian Journalism Foundation and conducted by Maru/Matchbox shows… »
Trudeau ejected her illegally, says politician
After seven weeks of headlines, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not been able to put the SNC-Lavalin controversy behind him. Today, former cabinet minister Jane Philpott accused Trudeau of violating the law by kicking her and former attorney-general Jody Wilson-Raybould… »
Ice storm cuts power to over a quarter million homes
A nasty storm brought freezing rain and strong winds to southwestern Quebec on April 8, 2019 downing branches, trees and electrical lines. Power failures affected more than 310,000 homes and crews worked all night to try to restore service. Bad… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Oil and gas well clean-up costs up to $70 billion
It could be a huge financial blow to the oil and gas industry. An association of landowners, environmental groups, researchers, and academics have released a report they say shows the cost of cleaning up old well sites in the province… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Conservation group calls for more research into effects of Nunavut mine shipping noise on narwhal
A Canadian conservation group says more research into the impact of vessel traffic on narwhal and other marine life is needed before a regulator in the Arctic territory of Nunavut allows a mining company to expand its production at one… »
‘Chicken whisperer’ gets lifetime achievement award
Prof. Ian Duncan is the recipient of a prestigious award for outstanding contributions to animal welfare in Canada. Humane Canada is a federation of humane societies which seek to end animal cruelty, improve animal protection and humane treatment. It set… »
Too much vitamin D caused kidney damage
Canadians worried about not getting enough exposure to the sun sometimes choose to take vitamin D supplements but doctors warn that too much can cause serious kidney problems. The issue was highlighted in the case of a 54-year-old man published… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Society
Exclusive themed dinner protested in Toronto
It’s called “Dinner with a view”, but anti-poverty groups called their protest, “dinner with a view-of the rich”. The “pop up” dinner, independently organised and not connected with the City of Toronto featured a number of small clear domes which… »
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