The flood waters in eastern Ontario, Quebec and parts of New Brunswick are finally beginning to slowly recede after a few days of little to no rain. The situation is also improving in the British Columbia interior where two men… »
Radio Canada International
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Ontario’s strict anti-smoking laws: Over enthusiastic enforcement?
Since 2006, Ontario has been instituting increasing limitations on the sale and use of tobacco; Those laws now include no smoking in enclosed public spaces, enclosed work spaces, in vehicles with passengers under age 16, no smoking on bar and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Canada flooding situation worsens
More scattered rain showers to come The rains this spring in Canada have been far greater than normal and it has caused emergency situations in regions across the country.. It has now turned deadly with two men missing and presumed… »
Nova Scotia to help with first time home buying
Most of the news from Canada involving home purchases these past couple of years has involved stories dealing with the skyrocketing prices in major cities which seem to be rising month after month. For most low and middle income earners,… »
May is Canada’s Asian Heritage Month
Every year Asian Heritage Month is celebrated in Canada. Once again this year, many events are organized throughout the country to recognize the accomplishments of Asian Canadians. In 2002, the federal government officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month. “Celebrating the… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, Society
Canada 150: Summer excitement to come to Arctic skies
Arctic air shows for Canada’s 150th birthday Because they are so remote, Canada’s many Arctic cities, towns, and hamlets are usually left out of any major cross-Canada events. An effort is being made to change that in part with a… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Headhunting- ancient head, reunited with its body
They called it “headhunting”, but it didn’t involve any violence…nor was it to do with corporate executives. In the early days of archaeology, the explorers and paleontologists only took exciting parts of a dinosaurs such as the skulls, and claws… »
Scouts Canada: Good Turn Week
“One good turn deserves another” It can take only a little kindness to change people’s lives. It may only take a moment, but a kind gesture can benefit someone in need. April 29 to May 7th is once again “Good… »
Economy, International, Society
Press freedom in Canada…not as good as you think
The group Reporters Without Borders has released its annual estimates of press freedom in countries around the world It’s called the “World Press Freedom Index”. One might expect Canada to be near top of the list in terms of freedom… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
Oops! When is a puffin not a puffin?
When it’s a penguin! Yesterday, April 25, was World Penguin Day. It’s timed to roughly coincide with the annual march to the sea of penguins and to bring awareness to their situation. Emperor penguins in Antarctica. April 25 was World… »
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