One wonders how millions of Canadian managed without the use of their Rogers, Fido and Chartr mobile phone services Wednesday night. Younger Canadians seemed to be addicted to their phones, and people are increasingly cancelling their home landlines and depending… »
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.
Arts & Entertainment, International
Canadian author Alice Munro wins Nobel Prize
Canadians were delighted to wake up to the news today that beloved short story writer Alice Munro had won the Nobel Prize for literature. She is the first Canadian-based author to do so and said she was delighted and “just… »
Early exposure optimal for bilingualism: scientist
The government of the province of Quebec wants to restrict French-speaking pupils exposure to English until they have “mastered” French and cognitive neuroscientist Laura-Ann Petitto says her research indicates that is a mistake. The Quebec government is intensely protective of… »
Canadian spies secretly met energy firms: Guardian
Canadian spies who allegedly hacked into Brazil’s mining and energy ministry took part in secret meetings in Ottawa and briefed energy corporations, says the British newspaper the Guardian. Brazil is infuriated by news that Canada was spying on it and… »
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Boy thanks strangers who lifted SUV off of him
A nine-year-old boy who was hit and pinned by an SUV wants to thank a group of bystanders who lifted the vehicle to free him. Afterwards Russell said it felt like a miracle when the tire lifted off his ankle.… »
Demand for sugar fuels “land grabs”–Oxfam
The food and drink industry is not doing enough to stop “land grabs” and conflicts in their supply chains, charges Oxfam Canada, a charitable organization that fights poverty and injustice around the world. It says that local communities that rely… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Killing of rare white moose angers aboriginals
Mi’kmaq people in First Nations communities across the eastern province of Nova Scotia were shocked to learn that three hunters shot and killed a rare white moose. Such animals are considered to be “spirit” creatures and are sacred in their… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Moderate, regular exercise cuts breast cancer risk
Just going for a long walk every day can reduce the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women by 14 to 18 per cent, according to a new study. The news came as thousands of Canadians got ready for one… »
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Five prisoners sue for alleged abuse
Five inmates at a notorious maximum security penitentiary are suing guards, the warden and the Canadian government alleging they were subject to beatings, abuse and forced by guards to fight with each other. In one case, an inmate died after… »
Aboriginal protests planned across Canada
The Idle No More movement plans over 63 protests across Canada today to raise awareness about native issues. The movement formed one year ago to oppose government legislation that people saw as eroding their treaty and indigenous rights. It also… »
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