The United Nations has declared a decade of ocean science and Canada launched its participation with the release of a document on the current state of the three oceans it borders, the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic. The economy… »
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.
Canadians wary of long-term care: survey
Three-quarters of Canadians think the high number of deaths in long-term care (LTC) homes during the COVID-19 pandemic could have been reduced if governments had acted sooner, according to a recent survey. Since the start of the pandemic, the virus… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
News of what orcas eat supports conservation efforts
Scientists have analysed whale poop and scales from the fish they have eaten to determine what orcas eat. There are two distinct orca whale populations and this study by the NOAA looked at the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales whose… »
Canada urged to toughen whistleblower protection
An international report has ranked Canada tied for last out of 62 countries when it comes to whistleblower protection and Democracy Watch is calling for change. The non-profit advocacy group wants the Canadian government to strengthen protection for everyone in… »
UNICEF warns schools closed for millions of world’s children
The UN agency devoted to children is urging Canada and other countries to prioritize the reopening of schools around the world that have been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. UNICEF says schools for more than 168 million children have been… »
Canadians divided over child care
While a majority of Canadians agree the government should invest in child care, they are divided over where and how to distribute funding, according to a new survey. In outlining its agenda in September 2020, the federal government promised it… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
New coin features fearsome dino discovered in Canada
Thanatotheristes degrootorum was a terrific find and the first tyrannosaur species to be discovered in Canada in more than 50 years. The dinosaur, who’s name is Greek for “Reaper of Death” is now immortalized on a Canadian silver coin just… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Provinces handed a hot potato over vaccine approval
Canadians have heard two conflicting recommendations from Canada’s health authorities over the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in people 65 years and older. On Feb. 26, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada approved the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Chatbot helps youth access mental health support online
A new chatbot tool has been added to help youth find mental health resources suited to them on the Kids Help Phone website. Kids Help Phone is an online mental health service that is free and available 24/7 in both… »
Canadian public may need convincing on AstraZeneca vaccine
Health authorities in Canada will have to tackle public perception in their bid to get as many people as possible vaccinated as quickly as possible. On February 26, Canadian regulators announced the approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine which is 63… »
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