The Virtual Care Task Force (VCTF) has released a new report containing its recommendations for the expansion of virtual health care in Canada. Virtual health care is when a physician or medical professional interacts with their patient remotely, or through… »
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Portraits of Black Canadians – Episode 7
Josiah Henson Today, we bring you the story of Josiah Henson. His remarkable life story inspired American author Harriet Beecher Stowe to write her famous anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Duration: 2:59
Burkina Faso faces ‘astounding’ displacement crisis: report
Burkina Faso is facing one of the world’s fastest growing displacement crises threatening to engulf the entire West African country and spill over into neighbouring Ghana, Benin, Togo, and Cote d’Ivoire, warns a report by the U.S.-based NGO Refugees International.… »
Toronto: a costly city
So how much might it cost to live in Canada’s biggest urban city? The latest annual index calculated by LowestRates.ca gives an idea of what kind of salary you need to live there. For housing alone and based on an… »
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Canadians recycle nearly 3 million kilograms of batteries
Call2Recycle Canada Inc. reported that they collected and recycled 3 million kilograms of used batteries from Canadians in 2019. It was a 9 per cent increase over last year and a record high for the second year in a row.… »
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Canada celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The National Council of Canadian Research (NRC) hosted a symposium in Ottawa for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to celebrate women that are working in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Speaking at the… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
To 5G or not to 5G with Huawei: Canadians somewhat divided
Even as some raise health concerns about radio-frequency radiation from current wireless devices, and moreso with 5G, countries are proceeding with its development.One of the main issues is whether Chinese telecom giant Huawei will be involved. A slim majority (56%)… »
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Pipeline protests resume across Canada
Though the federal government had won its case for the TransMountain oil pipeline to proceed, the years of anti pipeline protests have ramped up again. Over the weekend, yesterday and today, protests and blockades went up in several locations across… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Tinder as a marketing tool: Exploring off brand uses of the dating app
With over 50 million users around the world, it is easy to see how Tinder can be enticing to use as a marketing tool for a variety of events, campaigns, fundraisers, and businesses. While doing some research on new technologies… »
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Portraits of Black Canadians – Episode 6
Africville Today, we bring you the story of Africville, the beating heart of the African Canadian community in Nova Scotia until it was bulldozed over in the 1960s to make way for other projects, including private housing, ramps for the… »
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