Mary Pratt died on August 14th, at the age of 83. She was in her home in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where she’d been receiving palliative care. “I wouldn’t do it if I hadn’t loved the subject” The CBC’s John… »
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Canadian headlines
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Canada: no hike in interest rate- for now
After a lengthy and almost unprecedented level of low interest rates, Canada’s central bank had begun a slow hike in rates. This comes as the economy begins to recover and inflation has risen to about 3%. However, the Central bank… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Some Canadian border agents branded as rude and disrespectful
At least one civil liberties organization says the Canada Border Services Agency needs an independent complaints agency similar to those that oversee police forces in the country. The government says it is working on just that as it conducts a… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Internet, Science & Technology
New collectible “coins” from Canada
The Royal Canadian Mint continues to create Canada’s money for general use, but also has become a world leader in new coin technology, and in collectible and investment coinage. After new tech in holographic coins, and coloured coins, their latest… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
New report shows Canada’s children face ‘alarming’ and deep-rooted problems
Maybe it’s time to take some of those assessments that rank Canada up near the top among the world’s best countries to live with a giant shaker of salt. A new report released Tuesday delivers some alarming news about the… »
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Bryan Adams: the words and music for Pretty Woman
Bryan Adams, and writing partner Jim Vallance, have ventured into new territory on Broadway. The writing team is behind the words and music for the new Broadway show, Pretty Woman: The Musical, now on at the Nederlander Theatre in New… »
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International Space Station leak not an accident
The International Space Station (ISS) had patched and sealed the two-millimetre-wide hole that was discovered aboard the Soyuz MS-09 crew spacecraft last week. The hole became apparent last Wednesday night when mission control discovered a drop in pressure. “What is this:… »
Internet, Science & Technology
School teacher shortage in Canada
This is the month when literally millions of students head back to schools across Canada after the summer holidays. Other than universities, in many locations however there are elementary and high-school teacher shortages. Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Nunavut Territory… »
As wildfires rage, B.C. wildlife and residents feel the effects
As the record wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia, residents and animal caregivers are focusing on the effects the fires are having on the wildlife population of the province, especially bears. The fires can play havoc with animals forced… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous
Some hope at last for Arctic port of Churchill, Manitoba
Rail line to be revived. It’s a small community on the shore of Hudson Bay, currently with a population of perhaps 1,000 souls. Washed out in 2017, the town has been without rail access as the owners and government argue… »
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