People who are obese and use artificial sweeteners may have negative health effects, according to a study from York University in Toronto. People consume such them to cut calories and control their weight, but obese individuals who consume aspartame may… »
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.
Health, International, Society
Postpone Olympics due to Zika, urge health experts
The Olympic Games should be relocated or postponed because of the Zika virus threat, say 150 health professionals and academics including Canadian professor Amir Attaran. “Our concern is for global health,” reads a letter addressed to the World Health Organization… »
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Police and panhandler photo a hit on social media
A passerby was so impressed to see a Canadian police officer sitting on a sidewalk with a panhandler that he snapped a photo and posted it on social media. Canada may be a wealthy country but it has its share… »
Doctors in limbo over assisted death
The Canadian government is considering legislation to regulate doctor assisted death for those who are terminally ill but is not likely to pass the law before a June 6th deadline set by the Supreme Court. This leaves doctors in legal… »
Bikes awarded to young heroes from anonymous donor
More than 100 children in Montreal were given free bicycles yesterday to celebrate their courage in difficult situations or a positive influence they had in their community. This is the 32nd year of the bike giveaway managed by the Sun… »
Antidepressants prescribed for many people not depressed
A surprising 45 per cent of people taking antidepressants are not depressed, according to a McGill University study of medical records. Doctors are prescribing these drugs for conditions other than what they were designed for such as anxiety, insomnia, pain… »
Health, International, Society
Canadian troops still taking malaria drug British call risky
British members of Parliament are the latest to warn their military against the anti-malaria drug mefloquine because of rare but possibly severe and permanent psychological side effects, reports the Toronto Star’s Sheila Pratt. Thousands of Canadian troops have received the… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Relatives in Canada search for missing Syrian child
They thought three-year-old Mira Akram Al Jawabrah had drowned in the Mediterranean Sea along with her parents and three younger siblings, but a photo has surfaced suggesting she survived the harrowing escape from Syria. But after 18 months of inquiries,… »
International, Politics, Society
Defence industry defends controversial Saudi arms deal
The association that represents Canada’s defence industry is defending the government-approved sale of light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia, reports Canadian Press. The controversial $15-billion deal is vigorously opposed by groups like Amnesty International and Project Ploughshares as well as… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
International ArtsGames to be launched at Olympics
An international arts competition that will take place in Montreal in 2018 will be announced at the Rio Olympics this August. Although the ArtsGames will not be part of the Olympics, they are inspired by them. © ArtGames Up until 1948,… »
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