Botanists have collected specimens and information about hundreds of plant species along the Coppermine River in the Canadian Arctic. The results establish a new baseline which scientists can use to study changes occurring because of global warming. Botanists camped in… »
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.
Journalists rally to demand protection for press freedom
People gathered in communities across Canada on Feb. 25, 2017 asking the government to take action to protect freedom of the press. ‘Serious scandals…press freedom violations’ “The day of action was brought together in response to a really serious series… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
Montrealer wins Oscar for sound editing
Sylvain Bellemare won an Academy award for sound editing of the film “Arrival” directed by another Montrealer, Denis Villeneuve. The film was nominated but did not win for best picture and best director. It starred Amy Adams portraying a linguistics… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
Oscar win for Canadian animator Barillaro
In keeping with the fine Canadian tradition of turning out excellent animation, Alan Barillaro won an Oscar for best animated short for his “Piper,” produced by Pixar. “Piper” Disney Pixar The six-minute film depicts a baby sandpiper bird and its… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Stop punishing kids with ADHD, say advocates
Using sophisticated imaging technology, a recent study showed several regions of the brain are smaller in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The disorder causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that impairs their daily function. About 5.3 per cent of… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Museum invites kids on spring break to see reptiles
Many children in Canada have a week off school in March, others in February, and parents look for interesting activities for them. The Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa suggests they come take part in interactive shows featuring reptiles. The… »
Mumps cases prompt advice to get vaccinated
Public health officials are investigating some outbreaks of mumps in several provinces and are reminding young adults they may need vaccination boosters. Mumps is caused by a virus. It is highly contagious and is spread by coughing, sneezing, and sharing… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Manitoba announces help for refugee services
The government of the western province of Manitoba has announced several measures to support refugees streaming across its border with the United States, while calling on the federal government to help. Since January, about 100 refugee claimants have braved freezing… »
India decision drastic for Canadian pulse farmers
India has refused to extend an exemption that allowed Canadian beans and peas to be fumigated after they were shipped there. Canadian farmers don’t use the pesticide methyl bromide because it doesn’t work well in the cold and it is… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Study suggests prescription, pedometer can help patients
Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta has been treating patients with diabetes and hypertension for many years and some of them have had complications like heart disease and stroke. Doctors have long known that exercise can have many health benefits like lowering blood… »
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