The federal government is launching public consultations on the merits of a possible free trade deal with Indonesia, International Trade Minister Mary Ng announced Monday. The proposed trade deal, dubbed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), is expected to boost… »
Levon Sevunts
Born and raised in Armenia, Levon started his journalistic career in 1990, covering wars and civil strife in the Caucasus and Central Asia.In 1992, after the government in Armenia shut down the TV program he was working for, Levon immigrated to Canada. He learned English and eventually went back to journalism, working first in print and then in broadcasting.
Levon’s journalistic assignments have taken him from the High Arctic to Sahara and the killing fields of Darfur, from the streets of Montreal to the snow-capped mountaintops of Hindu Kush in Afghanistan.
He says, “But best of all, I’ve been privileged to tell the stories of hundreds of people who’ve generously opened up their homes, refugee tents and their hearts to me.”
Immigration & Refugees, Politics
Ottawa makes it easier for international students to stay in Canada
The federal government is relaxing work permits rules for tens of thousands of international students whose studies have been interrupted by the pandemic to allow them to obtain Canadian work experience and make it easier to apply for permanent residency… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian research identifies walking speed as predictor of dementia
The speed at which you walk, or the so-called gait speed, might be a predictor of dementia, according to new research by Canadian scientists. Researchers had long identified problems with memory and cognition as a predictor of dementia. However, a… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Smart car technology can impede driver performance, U of T study finds
As smart car technology increasingly takes over certain driving tasks, a new Canadian study shows that drivers can be lulled into a false sense of security by automated vehicle technology that is still not advanced enough to handle critical situations… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian research finds clues to what makes some more vulnerable to COVID-19
What makes the elderly and people with underlying conditions more vulnerable to COVID-19? Why does the coronavirus infect certain animals but not the others? Finding answers to these questions could be the key to unlocking new treatments and therapies for… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
British Columbia scientists develop a biodegradable face mask
A team of Canadian scientists at the University of British Columbia has developed a biodegradable face mask using natural cellulosic fibres and nano-materials made from wood-based products. The Can Mask, developed at the BioProducts Institute, matches the performance of disposable… »
Report urges better math and science education for Indigenous students
Many high schools in northern Canada and remote Indigenous communities need to do a better job of teaching science and math skills to Indigenous students to prepare them for post-secondary education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to a… »
Toronto International Film Festival releases Top 10 lists for 2020
Are you looking for some cultural nourishment after binging on Christmas turkey and treats that were supposed to be shared by the entire family if only COVID-19 hadn’t intervened in your holiday plans? If you’re a film buff, perhaps now… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Scientists warn of the social and environmental risks tied to energy transition
As the world gears up to transition its energy sources from fossil fuels to renewable energy to curb greenhouse gas emissions, new research by Canadian and European scientists warns that the “decarbonization of the economy is by no means inherently… »
Economic well-being of millennials at risk due to COVID-19, says StatsCan
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused profound disruption in the lives of many Canadian households, it poses a greater risk to the economic wellbeing of younger generations, particularly the millennials, according to a new study by Statistics Canada. The national… »
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