Two Canadian brothers have just secured $10 million US in venture capital to expand their Toronto company which makes and sells tattoos that last only up to 18 days. Inkbox was founded in 2015 by Tyler and Braden Handley. Tattoos… »
Lynn Desjardins
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Lynn has dedicated her working life to journalism. After decades in the field, she still believes journalism to be a pillar of democracy and she remains committed to telling stories she believes are important or interesting. Lynn loves Canada and embraces all seasons: skiing, skating, and sledding in winter, hiking, swimming and playing tennis in summer and running all the time. She is a voracious consumer of Canadian literature, public radio programs and classical music. Family and friends are most important. Good and unusual foods are fun. She travels when possible and enjoys the wilderness.
Billionaire’s daughter arrested in connection with alleged cult
Clare Bronfman and three others have been charged with racketeering conspiracy in connection with work they did with a self-help group that is accused of branding women and forcing them into unwanted sex, reports Canadian Press. The group called NXIVM … »
Do not hike while high, warn rescuers
With recreational use of marijuana soon to be legalized in Canada, rescuers in the Vancouver area are warning hikers to never go into the wilderness after taking drugs, even alcohol. This seems like a no brainer to me but North… »
Study dispels ‘myth’ that gluten-free food is nutritionally better
Even though their children do not need to eat gluten-free foods for health reasons, some parents buy these foods because they think they are healthier. A new study finds they are not nutritionally superior and says research shatters “the myth”… »
Most Canadians regret their spending habits: poll
A survey by an investment firm found that 61 per cent of Canadians often look to their friends and wonder how they can afford their lifestyles. And it seems that looking at the purchases of other may influence people to… »
Toronto mass shooting shocks Canadians
Canadians woke up to the news that a gunman went on a shooting rampage through a busy neighbourhood last night killing and 18 year-old and a 10-year-old and injuring 13 other people. He exchanged gunfire with police, fled and was… »
Internet, Science & Technology
Noise effects on whales, other mammals to be studied
The Canadian government will provide $26.6 million to researchers investigating the impact of shipping-related noise on whales and other marine mammals. Several species use sound to communicate with each other, to navigate and feed. Noise generated by ship engines and… »
Email incivility affects work and partners too: study
A new study shows that frequent rude or ill-timed emails negatively affect employees and can affect their partners. A survey of 167 dual-earner couples shows that when employees get a greater number of emails that are nasty in tone or… »
Beluga tour operators protest new government regulations
Tour operators in the northern town of Churchill, Manitoba say new government rules to protect whales could put them out of business. Regulations were announced in June 2018 obliging vessels to keep a distance from whales, porpoises and dolphins. The… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous
Inuit food, language, art featured at Montreal festival
Concordia University in Montreal will hold its third annual Tillitarniit festival celebrating Indigenous people of Canada’s north on August 2 to 4, 2018. It used to be a film festival but this year will expand to include musical performances, games,… »
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