“Neonicotinoids Bigger threat than DDT” The Environment Commissioner for the central province of Ontario (ECO), had strong words at a news conference for the release of the ECO annual report. Referring to a controversial insecticide used on a large portion… »
Marc Montgomery
With a passion for anything antique with an engine, and for Canadian and world history, Marc comes with a wealth of media experience. After DJ work at private radio in southern Ontario, and with experience in Canadian Forces radio and tv in Europe, the state broadcaster in Austria (Radio 3), and the CBC in Ottawa and Montreal, he was the host of the immensely popular CBC and RCI show, "The Link". He is now part of the new RCI online team producing stories from and about Canada from coast to coast.
Internet, Science & Technology
The future is coming: Quantum computing cybersecurity conference
A whole new world is coming, and it’s based on quantum theory. Somewhat difficult to grasp for laymen, one thing that is known is that computers based on quantum theory will be easily able to crack current computer cryptography that… »
Official resistance to E-cigarettes grows
While the verdict is still out on the health risks of electric cigarettes (e-cigarette), official opposition to their use continues to grow. E-cigarettes use electricity from a small battery to heat a coil which vapourizes a flavoured-scented liquid to produce… »
Grocery shopping in Canada evolving.
Canadians generally go food shopping once a week or so, and most shopping is done in large supermarkets. It’s a model that’s been around since the 1960’s when large stores offered a vast selection of food products under one roof.… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Over 1000 (endangered) baby turtles rescued from smugglers
Detroit airport customs officials were surprised when they searched the luggage of a man about to board a flight for China last week. Stuffed into cereal boxes and rubber boots were 1007 baby turtles, some of which are on the… »
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Concern of high risks due to train operator fatigue
Falling asleep while at the controls of any machine is dangerous. Imagine now that you’re the driver of a locomotive hauling a freight train of hundreds of thousands of tons of hazardous material. Operators have told a special investigation by… »
Media giant acquires English-language holdings of another
A huge media sale has been announced in Canada. Postmedia will buy Sun Media, the English language holdings of the Quebecor empire.. The huge deal involving the transfer of some 175 newspapers and specialty publications, and websites could drastically change… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Hospitals worst place to suffer a stroke
It’s the first study of its kind, and it shows surprising results. You might think that people who suffer a stroke while in hospital would be in the best position for treatment, but, they may not be the case. Surprising… »
Remembering the wars
The bronze sculpture “Wait for me, Daddy” was unvieled in New Westminster, B.C., this past Saturday to commemorate one of the most iconic Canadian photos of the Second World War. © CBC On the eve of Canada sending jets and military… »
Book- Mark Winston- Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive (non-fiction)
Around the world people are becoming increasingly concerned about bees. Without the pollination efforts of bees there would be virtually no crops, and massive starvation would result. But there is a lot more to bees than pollination and honey. Mark… »
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