Trade deal still needs approval from the three government’s national parliaments It’s been called NAFTA 2.0 , the North American Free Trade Agreement, with Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. While Mexico and the U.S. had reached a tentative deal, Canada… »
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Canadian headlines
Fake news: It’s more common, and it fools others, but not me
A major international survey by the Ipsos polling agency found some interesting perceptions. The poll contacted some 19,000 people in 27 countries for their perceptions on truth in relation to the media and politicians. A lot of people (65%) believe… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Nova Scotia’s population hits a record high
Over the past few decades, Canada’s easternmost provinces have seen a decline in population, so statistics that show Nova Scotia’s population has recently grown to almost a million are good news. The four eastern provinces saw declines in the fishing… »
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Housing affordability at worst level in decades: bank
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) reports that Canadian housing affordability is now at its worst level since 1990. Skyrocketing home prices in some of the largest cities provided the initial push, but rising interest rates have been the main driver… »
First Canadian and Inuit-owned artifacts from Franklin wreck unveiled in Nunavut
Two Inuit communities that have been instrumental in solving one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of Arctic exploration got a chance last week to finally see nine artifacts raised from the wreck of HMS Erebus, one of the… »
Canada’s economy grew by 0.2% in July, Statistics Canada says
Boosted by unexpected strength in the manufacturing sector, Canada’s economy grew by 0.2 per cent in July, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The moderate gain, which surprised economists who were expecting an increase of 0.1 per cent, followed an essentially flat reading… »
Health, Highlights, International, Society
The ultra-ultra isolation endurance challenge
Two Canadians and an American are set to embark upon a most unusual physical, and perhaps psychological, endurance challenge. John Witzing, 43, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer from the city of Peterborough Ontario, and personal trainer Josh Chessman, 28… »
Canadian parliament votes to revoke Aung San Suu Kyi’s honorary citizenship
Canada’s parliament voted unanimously Thursday to pass a motion revoking the honorary Canadian citizenship of Myanmar’s de facto civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The motion introduced in the House of Commons by Bloc Quebecois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie reiterated the… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, Society
Get out of the house and into the ‘outdoors’
Survey shows appreciation for nature, but growing disconnect Canada is blessed with millions of square kilometres of wilderness, in addition to numerous national, provincial and municipal parks. It’s an ideal place to experience and enjoy nature, and in most cases… »
Tourists urged to avoid harm to animals
Riding elephants, swimming with dolphins and taking selfies with wild animals are tourist activities that cause harm to animals, says the advocacy group World Animal Protection. The group says people, especially those under age 35 are becoming increasingly aware of… »
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