Too many elderly Canadians are admitted to hospital as a result of their taking too many prescription drugs, says Dr. James Silvius. He is a geriatric doctor active in the Canadian De-Prescribing Network. The network is a made up of… »
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.
The U.S. complains about Canadian food inspection
The U.S. Agriculture Department has signaled significant food safety and sanitation concerns after auditing some of Canada’s meat, poultry and egg inspection systems, reports the Globe and Mail newspaper. The U.S. is Canada largest trading partner. In 2013, Canada exported… »
Dietitians set a 100-meal challenge
Dietitian Christy Brissette says one small change sustained over 100 meals can improve eating habits. © www.80twentynutrition.com The sad truth is too many Canadians eat badly, and the Dietitians of Canada are on a campaign to change that. March is Nutrition… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Scientists test the value of exercise at school
New research from the Netherlands adds to the evidence that exercise is good for learning and Canadian scientists are testing that in their own way. The Dutch study tested 500 young students who exercised while they studied math and other… »
Campaign inspires indigenous boys to wear braids
“My son wears his braid proudly,” says Dale Gadwa. © Dale Gadwa Sr./Facebook/Bert Crowfoot Photo Kids who look different can be bullied in school, so Michael Linklater has started a campaign to raise awareness about why indigenous men and boys may… »
Social policy fails human rights pledges:activists
“Canada has completely divorced its social programs and policies from its human rights obligations,” argued the head of Canada Without Poverty before the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Each year, more than 235,000 people are homeless, 3.4… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Art contest raises money for wetland conservation
Ducks Unlimited Canada has chosen Trevor Tennant as the artist of the year for his painting of moose called “Shoreline Retreat.” Tennant is from Bobcaygeon, Ontario. He has designed commemorative coins for the conservation group as well as several coins… »
Health care barriers between provinces harmful
If a Canadian is terminally ill and moves to another province to be with family, they may not have access to some health care services normally provided through the publicly-funded medicare plan. The problem is that, in Canada, each province… »
Cape Breton lures Americans fearing a Trump win
When things get bad in the United States, it is common for Americans to say they will run away to Canada. Mostly they jest. But there was a huge wave of Americans who came to Canada during the Vietnam War… »
Ontario fights violence against aboriginal females
Funding of $100 million has been committed by the province of Ontario to prevent violence against indigenous women and to reduce its impact on those around them. The provincial government is not waiting for an upcoming national inquiry in the… »
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