The United Steelworkers union says it is “unacceptable” that the Canadian government is pushing ahead with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This is a trade deal between Canada and several Pacific nations that the union says… »
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International lumberjacks to compete for title of world’s best
Stihl Timbersports extreme championahip world title-U.K It’s a competition that requires great strength, great stamina, and great skill in what is an extreme sport, called Timbersports. After a series of national competitions in countries around the world to select the… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology
Conservation groups hope to educate Canadians with new Arctic marine atlas
Faced with dramatic shifts in the Arctic due to joint pressures of climate change and industrial development, a trio of Canadian NGOs released Monday an educational tool they hope will help shape the conversation about protecting the region’s fragile environment… »
Liberal MP Leona Alleslev crosses the floor to join Conservatives
Ontario MP Leona Alleslev delivered a painful blow to the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by announcing Monday that she is crossing the floor from the governing Liberals to join the opposition Conservatives just as the House of Commons… »
Trans fats can no longer be added to foods sold in Canada
Eating trans fats increases the risk of heart disease and the World Health Organization is urging countries to stop food companies from adding them to their products. As of today, companies can no longer add these partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)… »
Whales’ triple breach video goes viral
People around the world are watching and commenting on a video that shows three humpback whales leaping out of the water consecutively off Canada’s Atlantic coast. Ocean Explorations Whale Cruises operates out of Tiverton in the eastern province of Nova… »
Economy, Highlights, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Robots and AI may take your job
New survey shows worldwide worry Think about it, when driverless vehicles come on-stream, what happens to literally millions of bus drivers, taxi drivers, and the huge variety of truck and delivery drivers. And that’s just the start. RCI: Feb 2018:… »
Distracted driving: Everybody else is doing it, but not me
Statistics don’t add up A recent survey of Canadians found that some 80 percent said they regularly see other drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel in the past year, but less than a quarter (21%) said they have done… »
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Ryan Gosling puts Toronto cafe in the spotlight during TIFF
Ryan Gosling made the day, maybe the month, or even the year, of an east-end Toronto cafe owner this week. The movie-star was in Toronto for the TIFF premier of his latest film, First Man, the story of Neil Armstrong,… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
P.E.I. ends immigrant entrepreneur program due to fraud
Prince Edward Island’s government has cancelled an immigration program for entrepreneurs following the discovery of widespread abuse and fraud. “The program wasn’t meeting the expectations of Islanders, and it wasn’t meeting the expectations of government,” Economic Development Minister Chris Palmer… »
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