It’s spring in Canada and bears which hibernate during the long winter months are waking up and coming out of their dens. They are usually pretty hungry upon waking and that means it’s time to take special precautions in places… »
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, Politics, Society
Paid maternity leave cuts infant mortality: study
For every extra month new mothers get paid maternity leave in low and middle-income countries, the infant mortality rate is reduced by 13 per cent, according to a study from McGill University and UCLA. In other words, adding one month… »
Government seeks input on more transparency
Canada’s recently-elected government is asking Canadians for their ideas on how to make it more open and transparent. This contrasts with the previous, Conservative government which strictly controlled its message through the Prime Minister’s Office and rarely allowed civil servants… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Chan’s return to skating competition takes a 3rd
Canadians love to watch figure skating competitions and there was extra excitement as Patrick Chan performed at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston after an 18-month break from competition. Chan finished with 94.84 points in the short program on… »
The chemical BPA found in many food cans
Environmental Defence is asking the Canadian government to require companies to phase out bisphenol A in food cans. The non-profit says the chemical is linked to hormone disruption, hyperactivity and low prosocial behaviour in children, as well as breast and… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Canada promises more help for Syrian refugees
Canada’s Immigration Minister John McCallum is making promises at a United Nations refugee conference in Geneva looking at ways to resettle millions of people fleeing Syria. Though he would not commit to a specific number of additional refugees Canada will… »
Economy, International, Society
Give migrant workers services, residency: report
A Canada-wide study shows that migrant workers are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation and concludes they should have access to the same services as immigrants and be granted permanent residency. The report called “Migrant Workers: Precarious and Unsupported” was released… »
Canada urged to fight ISIS online
ISIS is using the internet as a weapon of war and Canada needs to fight back online, say digital security experts. “If we really want to defeat the group, if we want to weaken its ability to attract new foreign… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Messing with the eggs to keep geese in check
Canadians know it’s spring when they hear loud honking and see large, v-shaped flocks of Canada geese flying overhead, but not everyone is happy about it. The geese which can land in great numbers are sometimes aggressive and leave large… »
Online body painter attracts thousands of hits
Twice a week Canadian Kay Pike spends up to 15 hours painting her body to represent a different character and live streams it on the internet, reports Canadian Press(CP). The 28-year-old is a fan of cosplay, the art of dressing… »
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