Top ten cites: three are Canadian, except… Three of Canada’s major cities made the annual “top ten” list of the world’s most liveable cities by the Economist magazine. Calgary Alberta came in fourth, Vancouver British Columbia was listed as sixth,… »
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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
B.C. fires now second-worst ever, trailing only last year
The wildfire season in British Columbia is now the second worst in the province’s history–following only last year. Since April 1st, more than 9,450 square kilometres of forest have burned to the ground. That compares with about 12,000 square kilometres… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Ontario: Buck A Beer in effect
Cheaper beer arrives in Canada’s most populous province It’s here, cheaper beer! It was a campaign promise during the recent provincial election in Ontario, and now the recently elected Premier Doug Ford has made it a reality. Alcohol sales and… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Snitch line for suspected tax cheaters pays some dividends
Canadians, it appears, talk a good game when it comes to turning in–or not turning in–their fellow citizens for cheating on their taxes. At least the ones in focus groups sure do. A government-paid research investigation of focus groups across… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Study: No alcohol level is “safe”
Global study on alcohol consumption Bad news for beer lovers, wine lovers, and those who like a wee dram of whisky and other spirits, even moderation is apparently not ok. The study was published today in the British medical journal… »
Economy, International, Politics
Diplomatic tiff between Canada, Saudis spreads to wheat, barley
Early this month, a tweet from a from a Canadian Foreign policy acount sparked a violent reaction from the Saudis. The tweet concerned the arrest of two human rights activists in Saudi Arabia. The original tweet said, “Very alarmed to… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Huawei ban in Australia increases pressure on Canada
Australia has blocked China’s telecom giant Huawei from its 5G mobile network because of national security concerns. The United States is also banned the global giant from its 5G network. The new system requires heavy infrastructure investment and promises much… »
Canadian soldiers help celebrate Ukraine’s independence
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an official statement celebrating Ukraine’s independence day today and Canadians soldiers marched in a parade in that country’s capital of Kyiv. Canada currently sends about 200 members of its armed forces to Ukraine every six… »
Concern grows for UBC graduate currently jailed in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International Canada is expressing concerns over the well-being of a Saudi woman with close ties to Canada. Loujain al-Hathloul, a University of British Columbia 2014 graduate, was one of ten women rights activists arrested in May in a government… »
New study shows rich Canadians live longer than their poor neighbours
A new study appears to confirm what many Canadians have suspected from anecdotal evidence for years. Rich people live longer than poor people. The report entitled “Rich Man, Poor Man: The Policy Implications of Canadians Living Longer” was published Thursday… »
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