The outbreak of the Zika virus and its link with birth defects highlight the need for full access to reproductive health services for all women, say obstetricians and gynecologists in Canada, the U.S. and Latin America. The Zika virus 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.
Proudly feminist prime minister calls for action
Saying equality is a core Canadian value, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the occasion of International Women’s Day to advocate for gender equality and feminism. In an editorial in the Globe and Mail newspaper, Trudeau said he was deeply… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Clean energy investment up except in Canada
With the price of oil down it was expected that investment in clean energy projects would decline, but instead it soared around the world except in Canada, according to a new report. The climate and energy think tank called Clean… »
Police officer ‘abused his power’ in seizing phone
A police officer abused his authority when he seized and searched the cellphone of a driver he had pulled over, ruled a police ethics committee in the province of Quebec on Feb. 22, 2013. It is illegal in Quebec to… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Old images reveal visiting asteroid not a danger
The asteroid that hit Siberia causing damage and injuries was only two-thirds the size of the one set to fly by earth on March 8, 2016. © CBC When Asteroid 2013 TX68 was first spotted, there was concern about how close… »
A fight against required sick notes stalls
When workers are sick for more than a few days, many Canadian employers oblige them to get a note from a doctor. Most employees can take a certain number of days off with pay due to illness. Getting an appointment with a… »
Workplace harassment getting more attention
Several reports of workplace harassment have made headlines recently in Canada bringing the issue to the attention of the public and employers. A woman is suing the WestJet airline for allegedly failing to protect her from sexual assault by a… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
New Zika warnings for Canadians
While the Zika virus is not circulating in Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada has issued new precautions for Canadians. At this time of year, many Canadian take vacations in warmer places to escape the cold. Many visit the… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
U of T scientist wins top prize in brain research
The University of Toronto chair of physiology Graham Collingridge has won what is touted as “the Nobel Prize of Neuroscience” for his work on memory. The one-million-Euro ($1.46 million Cdn) prize was awarded by the Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
App helps patients get doctors’ appointments
It is very difficult to get a quick appointment with a doctor in Montreal, but a new free app can help, reports the Montreal Gazette. A group of entrepreneurs told the newspaper that there are more than 2.6 million cancellations… »
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