Around the world countries and companies are rushing to embrace and develop the so-called 5G network. This will be needed for the massive amounts of data transfer as more and more devices become connected to the internet, from cars, to… »
Highlights / Year: 2020
World Cancer Day: Fusion of Cancer agencies in Canada
Today, February 4, is World Cancer Day, It was established in 2000 at the World Summit Against Cancer held in Paris. The idea of the annual day is is to raise awareness of cancer and encourage prevention, detection, and treatment.… »
Saudi Arabia makes $665M payment on Canadian LAV contract
Saudi Arabia has paid about $665 million on nearly $3.4 billion the oil-rich kingdom owed in late payments for Canadian-produced Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs), according to financial results released by General Dynamics last week. Jason W. Aiken, General Dynamics senior… »
Suicide prevention awareness week begins in Quebec
The Association for Suicide Prevention in Quebec, known under its French acronym as AQPS, has begun its 30th suicide prevention awareness week. Recent stats said that 1,045 people died by suicide in 2017, which is an average of 3 a… »
Toronto-bound Air Canada jet makes emergency landing in Madrid
A Toronto-bound Air Canada plane made an emergency landing at Madrid’s international airport Monday after the aircraft experienced an engine problem and one of its ten tires reportedly ruptured shortly after takeoff. “Air Canada flight AC837, Madrid to Toronto, landed… »
Ontario set to open first French university in 2021
A historic decision is giving birth to the Université de l’Ontario Français. Jointly funded by the provincial government of Ontario and federal government of Canada, the school is set to open its doors in Toronto in 2021. It will be… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Promising HIV/AIDS research and treatment using antibodies, not drugs
Uses natural antibodies, not drugs A small-scale trial study has shown promise in the fight against HIV. The study involves use of natural white blood cell antibodies to help fight the virus. Dr. Daniel Kaufmann (MD) is a professor in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Coronavirus update; military base in Canada prepares
325 Canadians requested help to leave China First announced on Dec. 31, the Wuhan virus, “novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)” has now claimed 361 lives in China, more than the SARS virus of 2002-2003 (349 in China). Recovery rates however are also… »
Quebecers celebrate first Quebec native to become Super Bowl Champion
The province of Quebec had its own reason to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl last night. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first Quebecer born player to win the championship. The Chiefs came back from a deficit to… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, Society
It’s official, no unanimous groundhog agreement on winter’s end in Canada.
Four out of six of the pudgy furballs say spring is around the corner. Shubanacadie Sam (N.S.) sas his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter, as did Van Isle Violet (B.C.) but Fred la marmotte (Qc), Wiarton Willie… »
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