Canada’s public broadcaster, CBC, has revealed that over the last 20 years at least 222 coaches involved in amateur sports have been convicted of sexual offences. The cases have involved more than 600 victims under 18 years old. In 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.
Exquisite, untouched Canadian wilderness featured on film
Canada’s stunning Great Bear Rainforest is the last remaining intact, temperate, coastal rainforest in the world. It is located in a remote region of western Canada and not many Canadians have seen it. But, if they can get to the… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health
Book warns about chemicals in everyday objects
Plastics are everywhere and while there is concern about their disposal, two authors are warning about the chemicals they may contain. Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie have updated a book they wrote ten year ago called Slow Death By Rubber… »
Sable Island gets funding for restoration, protection
The Canadian government has announced it will provide $3.4 million for a national park which is home to one of the largest dune systems in eastern North America. Sable Island National Park Reserve sits 156 km off Canada’s Atlantic shore… »
Stronger gun control urged by new doctors’ group
Canadian doctors and other health-care professionals have formed a new group to fight for strong gun control laws including a ban on handguns and assault weapons. “Guns represent a growing public health threat. Statistics Canada reports that firearm-related violent crime… »
Serial killer sentenced to at least 25 years in prison
Bruce McArthur who pleaded guilty to murdering eight men was sentenced to life behind bars with a chance of parole after he has served 25 years. Justice John McMahon ruled the eight counts of first degree murder be served concurrently… »
Canadian agencies help women in humanitarian disasters
Women in humanitarian disasters are affected differently and leading Canadian aid agencies are working to address their needs. February 3, 2019 marked the beginning of International Development Week and the theme this year is “Together for Gender Equality.” Women face… »
Protect Canadians from chemicals in receipts, urge environmentalists
A small experiment suggests that levels of hormone disrupting BPA and BPS spike in the bodies of people who have handled thermal paper receipts. These bisphenols are added to a chemical mixture to coat the paper used for printing receipts,… »
New radar to detect boats on dangerous Niagara River
High turbulence and strong currents near the International Control Dam at Niagara Falls can be dangerous. So, a new radar is being used to detect boaters and even small craft like canoes and paddle boards which stray away from safety… »
Heart conditions, stroke, dementia are linked, finds study
A new report has found that people who have one vascular condition are at a significantly higher risk of developing another, including a brain-related condition and possibly dementia. The report from the non-profit, Heart & Stroke, found much deeper connections… »
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