The National Council of Canadian Muslims is calling on law enforcement agencies across the country to increase patrols and security around mosques and Islamic centres. In a news release, it also is urging Canadian Muslim communities to review its Community… »
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.
Vigils planned for victims of mosque attack
The deadly attack on a Quebec City mosque last night shocked the country and prompted people in several cities to mobilize. Very shortly after news of the attack spread, activists in Montreal announced a vigil would be held this evening… »
Premier pleads for unity, respect after mosque attack
The premier of the province of Quebec said “it was totally impossible to understand” the attack on a Quebec city mosque which has taken the lives of six people so far and injured 19 others. Speaking at a news conference… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Teens at schools that start later get more sleep: study
There has been much debate in Canada about whether high schools should start later so adolescents can get more sleep. Some people argue that if school started later, teens would just go to bed later. But a new analysis of… »
Admissions stopped at care home involved in murder case
A long-term car home where a former nurse is suspected of having killed seven seniors has been ordered to temporarily stop to all admissions, reports CBC. ‘A risk of harm’ cited An official of the department of health of the… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Vaping replacing, not promoting cigarettes for youth: study
A Canadian study found no evidence that using e-cigarettes entices young people to start smoking cigarettes. Researchers at the University of Victoria also found vapour devices are at least as useful as patches and gum for those who want to… »
International, Politics, Society
Possible U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem called ‘a disastrous error’
If the U.S. were to act on President Donald Trump’s vow to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem there would be likely be rioting and increased terrorism, says Canada’s former ambassador to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Michael Bell says… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Even diluted fracking fluid found to harm fish
Canadian research has determined that the fluids produced by hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas can harm rainbow trout even when greatly diluted. Fracking requires large quantities of water and chemicals which are toxic. University of Alberta researchers Dan Alessi… »
Three Canadian animations up for Oscar award
Canada has a vibrant animation sector and three works with Canadian connections have been nominated for an Oscar award. Montreal animator Theodore Ushev told Canadian Press that he fainted when he learned his “Blind Vaysha” was nominated for best animated short.… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
First-ever guidelines for Type 1 diabetics who exercise
People with Type 1 diabetes must be careful to control their sugar levels and doing exercise can make that more difficult and even dangerous if they miscalculate. But now an international team of researchers and clinicians led by York University… »
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