A clock will be projected onto the side of Concordia University in Montreal counting down the time it will take to reach the critical threshold of 2 C above the world’s pre-industrial temperature. An increase in temperature of this much is… »
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.
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Fathers may soon get their own parental leave
Fathers across Canada may soon get their own opportunity to benefit from a government-paid parental leave program, says Canadian Press. Before winning the federal election in October 2015, the Liberals promised to extend parental benefits which now pay working mothers… »
Hospitals scramble to manage bed closures
Funding shortfalls have obliged some hospitals in Montreal to close beds and forced one to double up patients in rooms intended for one person only, reports the Montreal Gazette. The Jewish General Hospital built a new wing to house single… »
A call to postpone LED streetlights in Montreal
A project to replace Montreal’s streetlights should be postponed until health risks are investigated, says the city’s opposition party Projet Montreal. The Montreal Gazette reports the party is also concerned about light pollution. : City of Windsor officials said the… »
Youth vote played a big role in election win: poll
A coalition of students groups says young voters were critical to the Liberal party’s majority victory in Canada’s October 2015 election based on a survey it commissioned from Abacus Data. Canadians between the ages of 18 and 25 turned out… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Palliative care has a bad name, study found
The stigma associated with the name “palliative care” is preventing people from getting early access to supportive care that would improve their quality of life, says new research from the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. They conclude the service… »
Tax officials attended posh tax accountant events
Senior government tax officials went to private receptions hosted by private tax accountants, according to an investigation by the public broadcaster, CBC. Among the accountants was staff from KPMG, an accounting firm being investigated over a multi-million tax dodge in the… »
Consumers misled by fake on online reviews
Money is driving businesses to pay for fake online reviews even though the practice is illegal in Canada, reports CBC. “We know that word of mouth and online reviews have a direct impact on the bottom line,” says Martin Pyle,… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Concussion can affect child-parent interactions
Pre-school children are prone to concussions and a new study suggests that mild brain injuries can adversely affect their relationships with their parents. Good relationships with parents in the early years translate into better social skills later on, say psychologists.… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
La Nina may change weather patterns worldwide
An official “La Nina watch” has been issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. and it could bring more extreme weather starting in July or August. El Nino brought disastrous weather events around the world and… »
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