Children who have been separated from one or both parents now in Canada often wait years to be allowed to come join them. The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is calling on the Canadian government to limit the waiting time… »
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.
Online tool help parents teach their teens to drive
A recent survey suggests most Canadians parents will participate in teaching their teenager how to drive and over half intend to do so two or three times a week. But many parents say they are not sure they know enough… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Most young women changing their looks for social media: survey
A new survey suggests that 80 per of young Canadian women use editing apps from the age of 13 to change their appearance before posting selfies online. The survey was commissioned by the personal care brand Dove as part of… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Politics, Society
Doctors call for tougher health and climate commitment
A group of physicians and concerned citizens is calling on Canada to “make life-saving commitments” at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate to be hosted by the U.S. on Earth Day 2021, April 22, 2021. Last year, this Canadian Association of… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Federal grants to boost Indigenous clean energy projects
The Canadian government will provide almost $8.4 million for nine clean energy projects for Indigenous communities in the western province of British Columbia. The goal is to help them build capacity and to reduce reliance on fossil fuel for heat… »
Young people urged to get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea
Increasing rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Canada have prompted health officials to urge anyone under the age of 30 who is sexually active to get tested. The previous recommendation was for those under 25. The Canadian Task Force on… »
Ontario seeks help as COVID-19 cases explode
As medical advisors predicted, the number of hospitalizations and admissions to intensive care units is threatening to overwhelm the healthcare system in the large province of Ontario. The situation is so bad that the federal government and other provinces are… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Canadians’ opinions sought on mountain park management
The government of Canada is seeking input from Canadians on how to manage the country’s mountain national parks. These parks are some of the oldest national parks in Canada and some of the most spectacular. By law, management plans for… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
New stamp marks Canadian discovery of insulin
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin at the University of Toronto, and Canada’s postal service has issued a new stamp to commemorate it. Before the discovery by Canadian researchers, a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes was… »
Health, International, Society
Canadians support quarantines for arriving travellers: survey
Three-in-five Canadians think restrictions on travellers whether they arrive by land or air constitute a “necessary” measure, according to a recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute. Those who travel by air to Canada must stay in a hotel selected… »
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