In a bid to make the process fairer, the Canadian government will change how it handles applications from people who want to sponsor parents and grand parents to come to Canada. Yesterday, it announced that the these visa applications will no longer… »
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.
International, Politics, Society
News of Russian hacking in U.S. election called ‘explosive’
The head of the British Secret Intelligence Service has added his voice to U.S. officials’ complaints about Russian cyber-interference in domestic political affairs. U.S. Central Intelligence officials recently said Russia had intervened in the presidential election campaign with the specific… »
Canadians ever more internet connected
A new report shows that while Canadians are concerned about cyber security, they are using more internet-connected devices. The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) reports in its annual Internet Factbook that the number of Canadian households with five or more… »
Three Canadians cities are tops in health ranking
The cities of Saskatoon, Calgary and Winnipeg have been given an “A” grade in a ranking of health performance of 10 Canadian cities. This is the first time the Conference Board of Canada has compared cities in this way. The… »
Internet, Science & Technology
New DNA suggests deadly smallpox was not ancient
It was thought that the virulent disease smallpox has been around for millennia, but new research suggests it was much more recent. A team of researchers led by scientists at McMaster University have found what they believe to be the… »
Woman invites strangers to Christmas dinner
Christmas in Canada is usually spent having dinner with friends and family, but since Patty McGill couldn’t do that she decided to invite some strangers. McGill has a horse-therapy farm in the province of Nova Scotia with five horses she… »
Childcare costs jump, are among highest in OECD
A new study found that child care fees in Canada went up three times faster than inflation since 2014. The can amount to $1,000 more a year per child, according to the study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Public to be consulted on national wilderness parks
By law, Canada’s minister responsible must hold a round table on Parks Canada every two years, but this minister has decided to broaden that and hold public consultation sessions across the country. A chance ‘to share…concerns and excitement’ “That’s quite… »
Seven penguins drowned at Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo in western Canada is launching a full investigation into the deaths of seven of its 22 Humboldt penguins. “It was very surprising for us to find this group of birds dead,” the zoo’s animal care director Jamie Dorgan… »
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Week-long activities bring computer coding to students
Along with many other countries, Canada took part in the Hour of Code, a global effort to introduce people to computer programming. A report released in March predicts that Canada will need to create at least 218,000 tech jobs between… »
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