A quintessential Canadian expression is no longer being used by young people and is about to be replaced, reports Postmedia News. “Eh” was often used at the end of a sentence, especially in rural Canada. It is pronounced like the… »
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.
International, Politics, Society
Canada’s human rights record slips: Amnesty Intl
There are very serious short-comings in Canada’s human rights record, both at home and abroad, says Alex Neve, secretary general of Amnesty International Canada. This year Canada was up for a review at the United Nations, but the rights group… »
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Helicopter plucks crane operator from fire
A military rescue technician was lowered from a helicopter to rescue a crane operator stranded above a raging fire in Kingston in the province of Ontario on Tuesday afternoon. The operator was lucky the incident occurred less than 100km from… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
China joins ‘elite space club’ with lunar mission
China says its mission to the moon has been successful and is paving the way for a future mission that will bring back lunar soil and rock samples. This is the first time vehicles have landed on the moon in… »
Judges defy government’s crime penalties
Justice Minister Peter MacKay says judges who refuse to apply mandatory penalties for convicted criminals are showing contempt for the law. As part of its tough-on -crime agenda, the current Canadian government doubled the amount criminals should pay for victim’s… »
Put warning labels on alcohol: scientists
Public health advocates are calling for warning labels on alcohol packages similar to those that now appear on tobacco products sold in Canada. A recent editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal called for such labels to counter alcohol advertising aimed… »
Fewer Canadians giving less to charity
Fewer Canadians are donating money to registered charities and they are giving smaller amounts, according to a study by The Fraser Institute, and independent think-tank. When Canadians make charitable donations they may declare them on their income tax filings and… »
Canada pledges aid for Central African Republic
Canada will contribute $5 million to the international mission in the Central African Republic. 600 people have died in fighting between Christians and Muslims and more than a quarter of the population in the capital Bangui have fled their homes… »
Dad’s diet may affect risk of birth defect
Canadian women are routinely told to be sure to eat healthy foods when they want to conceive a baby, but new research suggests men should do the same. Researchers at McGill University in Montreal have found that male mice fed… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Exercise may help pregnant smokers quit
Just 15 to 20 minutes of walking may be enough to stave off tobacco cravings in pregnant women, according to a study from Western University in London, Ontario. Statistics suggest 19 per cent of Canadian women between 20 and 24… »
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