After concluding studies with researchers around the world, specialists have been rolling out a new technique for treating ischemic strokes with dramatic results. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in Canada and the third leading cause of death. The… »
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.
Canada gears up for game show featuring books
The public broadcaster, CBC has announced the host for its annual game show called Canada Reads 2017. Actor and stand-up comedian, Ali Hassan will host what he calls a reality game show that is a battle of the books. A… »
Police ride buses to catch distracted drivers
Distracted drivers are causing so many more accidents that police are looking for new ways to catch them, reports CBC. People tend to hold their cellphones in their laps in hopes of not being caught and having to pay fines… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Government talks noise abatement to protect whales
Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc told the Canadian Press that he is seeking to regulate underwater shipping noise as part of a strategy to protect a group of endangered orca whales off Canada’s west coast, reports Canadian Press. Noise is likely… »
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Stranded ship crew gets Christmas gifts
The crew of a ship anchored off Canada’s west coast have received donations of food, supplies and gifts to help make their Christmas merry. The sixteen crew members hail from South Korea and the Philippines. They are stuck on the 255-metre-long… »
Tax service fails to stop employees from snooping
In spite of spending at least $10.5 on the problem, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) still has not been able to stop some employees from looking into the private tax files of individuals and businesses. The agency is obliged by… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Give to the Moose Sex Project for Christmas, urges group
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) wants to encourage romance between some endangered moose and members of a healthier population nearby in hopes of boosting their numbers. There are only 500 to 1,000 of the endangered animals in the province… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Light exercise may be good after concussion
A new study suggests it may be good for youngsters to get some exercise in the week after suffering a concussion. The current advice is to rest until symptoms diminish. Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario studied 5-… »
Over a million young Canadians harassed online
Almost one in every five Canadians between the ages of 15 and 29 has been either cyberbullied or cyberstalked, according to government statistics. Almost all Canadians in this age group use the internet. Of those who experienced some online harassment… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Canadians positive on climate plan: survey
Most Canadian governments have endorsed a national climate and clean growth plan, and a new public opinion poll suggests most Canadians have a positive rather than negative reaction. The survey was commissioned by Clean Energy Canada, a climate and energy… »
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