Mike Sullivan told CBC News that the last time he saw his friends, doctors Elana Fric-Shamji and Mohammed Shamji, they laughed and finished each other’s sentences. Elana Fric-Shamji’s body was found in a suitcase December 1, 2016 near an underpass… »
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.
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Thumbs up for plan to set a clean fuel standard
The Pembina Institute applauds the government of Canada’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by setting a clean fuel standard. This would apply to fuels used in transportation, in homes and buildings, and in industry. A standard would be set to decrease… »
Concussion conference: making sport safe
‘A serious and widespread problem’ Canada’s governor general, David Johnston, will host a one-day conference on concussions involving some of the country’s top names in professional and amateur sport as well as prominent medical experts. “We have a major challenge with… »
Tenants kept livestock, left $30,000+ in damage
Simon Andrew told CBC news that when he first met them, his new tenants “seemed very respectable, nice people.” But he soon discovered that the tenants were bringing animals inside the three-bedroom home he had rented to them in Kingston,… »
Snow storms hit and it’s not even winter yet
It’s not officially winter yet, but as usual, snow has already hammered parts of Canada. A snowstorm forced the closure of some schools and businesses in the eastern province of New Brunswick and buses were pulled off the road in… »
Niagara Falls to get new lights
One of Canada’s premier tourist attractions, Niagara Falls is getting a new four-million-dollar lighting system. Spectacular by day, the three sets of falls are lit at night by spotlights beaming from the Canadian side. Officials say energy-efficient LED lights will… »
Labour decries law that could erode pension benefits
The Canadian government is considering a new law that would allow changes to the pension plans of people working for federally regulated companies such as Crown corporations, banks and those in the communications sector. The labour movement sees this as… »
Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Aboriginal students do better with aboriginal mentors
A new study of Indigenous students suggests having mentorship from a member of their community have better mental health, academic success, increased cultural awareness and pride in themselves. This is important news given the struggles facing Aboriginal youth, particularly in… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Syrian refugees, one year later
The first wave of Syrian refugees arrived one year ago in Canada and soon their funding from the Canadian government or private sponsors will end. Some have found work and those who cannot support themselves will be able to get… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Land donation completes key conservation area
Joerg and Hannelore Fischer donated 29 hectares of land in the Tatlayoko Valley. © Nature Conservancy of Canada When Joerg Fisher and his wife Hannelore came to Canada from Germany in the 1980s they fell in love with Tatlayoko Valley in… »
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