As it has done every year since 2001, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is asking Canadian children to submit names for puppies that will be born this year and trained as police service dogs. The national police force has… »
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.
Investigator flags higher COVID-19 cases among inmates
Canada’s prison watchdog says the second wave of the pandemic which started in November 2020 has resulted in more than double the number of institutions affected and case counts that are 2.5 times higher than were experienced in the first… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
‘Good bacteria’ in breast milk changes with time: study
Beneficial bacteria are passed from mother to baby through breast feeding and scientists have found mother’s milk changes significantly over time, possibly boosting the baby’s immunity and metabolism. Researchers say the finding suggests that mother’s milk “could act like a… »
Humanitarian air service urgently seeks funding
The UN air service that transports humanitarian workers and lifesaving cargo is facing a severe funding problem. The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) says it urgently needs $257 million ($205 million USD) to continue operating beyond February 2021. If… »
Record number of vaccines set to arrive in Canada
Shipments of the Pfizer vaccine arrived on February 21, 2021, as part of what is projected to be the largest number of COVID-19 vaccines to be shipped to Canada in one week. The Public Health Agency of Canada expects Pfizer… »
Prime minister’s approval drops, parties’ remain the same
In February 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s approval rating dropped five points from where it was in December and January, according to polling by the Angus Reid Institute. It appears that delays and uncertainty in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines… »
Arts & Entertainment, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Funds will help bring Canadian arts to the world
Acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on performing arts in Canada, the government has announced special funding to benefit The Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada. The sum of $644,372 will be used to install… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canada condemns Facebook action in Australia
A Canadian cabinet minister has condemned as “highly irresponsible” Facebook’s retaliation against Australia for its plans to make the tech giant pay media companies for content. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault said Canada will not be deterred from introducing its own… »
Large decline in retail sales in December 2020
December 2020 retail sales in Canada posted their largest decline since a low in April attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures from the federal government’s statistics agency show retail sales fell 3.4 per cent to $53.4 billion. The agency estimates… »
Cold water sponges, corals donated to museum
A bounty of marine corals and sponges from Canada’s Eastern Arctic and Grand Banks off the eastern coast of Newfoundland have been donated to the Canadian Museum of Nature. Photos and information about them will be shared with the world… »
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