(public comments open on all RCI stories – scroll to bottom to submit. Comments will be posted after moderation) A brand of high-alcohol sugary drink is being cited as a contributing factor in the death of a 30-year-old Quebec. Pierre… »
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Washington ups the ante in trade confrontation with Canada
Another salvo has been fired in the continuing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that–beginning immediately–it will collect 24.38 per cent cash deposits on imports of welded large from Canada. The… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Society
No letup in British Columbia blazes as premier expresses dismay
As the Canadian Mental Health Association issues guidelines to help residents in British Columbia as they cope with the devastating wildfires ripping up the province, Premier John Horgan toured the hard-hit Prince George region on Tuesday and expressed dismay over… »
International, Politics, Society
Montreal city council unanimiously passes gun ban declaration
Montreal’s city council voted unanimously Monday for a motion that calls on the federal government to ban handguns and military-style assault rifles across the country for anyone other than police officers or members of Canada’s Armed Forces. The declaration also… »
Survey: Canadian attitudes on immigration hardening?
(public comments open on all RCI stories – scroll to bottom to submit. Comments will be posted after moderation) For the past several decades, Canadians have generally been favourable to immigration, but a recent survey shows there may be a… »
Many Canadians say they are not in good physical health
It seems Canadians are not taking advantage of online apps, in-home training and access to the latest nutritional information to lead a healthier lifestyle, says a news release from the cooperative financial group, Desjardins Group. It conducted a public opinion… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
UPDATE: More recalls related to valsartan drugs
Health Canada has updated and enlarged its recall notice regarding the blood pressure drug, valsartan. Eight more products have been added to the list as a precaution. The drug is used to control blood pressure for those at risk of… »
Language training promised in provincial election campaign
The election campaign in the eastern province of New Brunswick has not officially started, but already the incumbent premier is promising free second-language training if his party is re-elected. Only one province is officially bilingual While Canada is officially bilingual… »
Family reunification process to change
The Canadian government is dropping a much-despised lottery system which allows immigrants to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. The government will revert to the first-come, first-served system that existed before 2017. The public broadcaster, CBC, has… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Old contact lenses add to microplastic pollution
An American study has found that old contact lenses are becoming a source of more plastic pollution in waterways and oceans. The study said that in the U.S alone about 45 million people wear contact lenses. Arizona State University researchers… »
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