A new report suggests that governments in Canada could gain as much as $5 billion in tax revenue annually once the sale of marijuana for recreational use is legalized, reports Canadian Press. The recently-elected Liberal government promised to legalize and… »
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.
Opposition builds to ex-minister’s university hire
A student survey shows 70 per cent of respondents are opposed to the appointment of former government cabinet minister James Moore as the new chancellor of the University of Northern B.C., reports CKPG TV. Faculty unhappy too The university’s board… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Biometric identification ‘creepy,’ warns report
The use of the human body to identify people is becoming increasingly common raising concerns about privacy, identity theft, and misuse of personal information. Police have used fingerprints to for years, but new technology is permitting the use of eye… »
First Canadian women win the right to vote in 1916
Without the violence of campaigns in other countries, a Canadian movement to give women the right to vote succeeded in the province of Manitoba on January 28th, 1916. Most other provinces followed suit soon after. As a British colony, Canada had… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
Hazardous chemicals in outdoor gear: Greenpeace
Greenpeace says testing has found hazardous and persistent chemicals in leading brands of outdoor clothing and gear. The environmental group is calling on manufacturers to eliminate PFCs which they use to make products waterproof and dirt repellent. Greenpeace says it is… »
Skittish Canadians saving cash, investing less
Canadians are holding a record $75 billion in cash reserves that they would normally invest in the markets, says CIBC, a large financial institution. That represents almost 10 per cent of the total value of personal liquid assets in Canada.… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
No Zika in Canada, but travellers beware
Health authorities in Canada and the U.S. are warning pregnant women to reconsider travel to countries where the Zika virus is circulating, and they urge people who do go, to take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. While Zika… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Big box stores to charge for plastic bags
Walmart Canada will start charging customers five cents for plastic bags as of February 9th, reports Canadian Press (CP). There is increasing awareness in Canada about the problems caused by plastic pollution. Bags made of the material break down slowly,… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Toronto Zoo’s panda babies up for award
The first giant panda cubs born in Canada have been nominated for a 2015 Panda Cub of the Year, reports CBC News. The twins turned 100 days old on January 20th. They were born to Er Shun, one of two… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
It’s seasonal depression time, but light can help
Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a major depressive episode suffered by Canadians and other people who live in northern latitudes. It most often occurs in winter, when the days become shorter and there is less light. “When light levels… »
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