Canada and the European Union marked the one year anniversary of a free trade pact that despite lingering opposition has led to a healthy growth in trade between the two, officials in Ottawa and Brussels said. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive… »
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Inflation eases in August thanks to slower rise in gas prices
Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.8 per cent in August largely driven by slower rise in gasoline prices, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The data agency reported that prices were up in all eight major components. The transportation index rose at… »
Highlights, International, Politics, Society
Canada hosting world’s top military sniper competition
For elite members of the world’s military, this is kind of like the Olympics of sniper skills. Starting today and running until September 28, the Canadian Army’s Infantry School will host the 20th Annual Canadian International Sniper Concentration (CISC). The… »
Highlights, Internet, Science & Technology
Dinosaurs, sea monsters, and ancient insects
The University of British Columbia now has a rare ancient sea monster to amaze visitors to its Pacific Museum of the Earth. The 13 metre long creature lived in what was known as the Western Interior Seaway, a giant sea… »
Health, International, Society
First responders from 9/11 and Las Vegas in Edmonton
First responders will be gathering in Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, next month for a conference on their work and their lives. The symposium, on mental health for first responders, is expected to attract hundreds of participants from all… »
Canadian parliament votes unanimously to recognize Rohingya genocide
Canada’s parliament unanimously adopted a motion Thursday recognizing the brutal crackdown against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar as an act of genocide. The motion introduced in the House of Commons by Liberal MP Andrew Leslie, the parliamentary secretary to… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Politics
Bryan Adams testifies on copywright changes
Bryan Adams was before a different audience this week. On Tuesday, September 18, the much-loved Canadian rocker, songwriter and photographer, was testifying before the House of Commons Heritage Committee on changes to Canada’s Copyright Act. Adams, 58, who has been… »
Canadian novelist Esi Edugyan shortlisted for 2018 Man Booker Prize
Canadian author Esi Edugyan has made the shortlist for the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for her third novel Washington Black. Edugyan was one of six authors shortlisted Thursday for the prestigious literary prize which is awarded each year… »
Economy, Highlights, International, Society
Switching to a “green” vehicle? Canadians lukewarm
A new survey by the Angus Reid Institute of Canadians attitudes towards so-called green vehicles shows divided opinions. .After more than five years of incentive programmes in three of Canada’s most populous provinces to help fund purchases of electric or… »
Mystery clipboards seek personal information:
Campus security warnings We live in an age when trying to keep personal information private is very difficult. At the same time there are so many scams, and hacking, and incidents of identity theft. A new and mysterious occurrence is… »
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