Advocacy groups say “the Ottawa Treaty, which bans all anti-personnel mines, is one of Canada’s great humanitarian contributions to global peace and security” but warns “its vision of a landmine free world is under threat.” The problem is a global… »
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Canadian headlines
Supreme Court rules in favour of Yukon First Nations in Peel watershed dispute
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in favour of Yukon First Nations in their fight to protect a large area of almost pristine sub-Arctic wilderness from resource development. The unanimous ruling released Friday ends a five-year legal battle between the Yukon… »
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Climate change and polar bears: deniers de-bunked
Polar bears populations are declining because of climate change; polar bear populations are doing just fine and can adapt. Who’s right? A new scientifica analysis shows a wide gap between actual facts, and opinions expressed on social media. The report… »
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Arctic weather on the way
The last mild spell of the autumn is underway in eastern Canada, and people have been advised to make the most of it. Teddy, a Shetland pony, walked through a snowy pasture as snow falls near Cremona, Alberta on Nov.… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
Canada signs ‘historic’ international agreement on Arctic fishery
Officials from five Arctic countries and five major distant fishing powers reached an “unprecedented” agreement today on a legally binding international accord that will protect nearly three million square kilometres of the Central Arctic Ocean from unregulated fishing. Once signed,… »
Toronto FC going for Major League Soccer Cup
Toronto FC, the team known to play soccer in Canada, but football around much of the rest of the world, will play for the Major League Soccer championship. Columbus Crew forward Adam Jahn, front left, throws himself at the ball… »
Nearly half of Canadians want Ottawa to delay July 1 pot legalization deadline
While two-thirds of Canadians support Ottawa’s plans to legalize marijuana, close to half say the federal government should push back the July 1, 2018 deadline for legalization, according to a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute. Support for delaying… »
Investigation launched into racial profiling by Toronto police
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is launching a public interest inquiry into racial profiling and racial discrimination by Toronto police. Members of the black community in Canada’s largest city have long complained about being stopped by police for no… »
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Statistics report: Who we are, what we do
Canada- latest statistics from 2016 census Canada’s official statistics gathering agency Statistics Canada has analysed the final data from the 2016 census. It seems that Canadians are becoming more educated with 54% of those aged 25-64 having college of university… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
‘Come From Away’ nominated for Grammy
‘Come From Away‘, the Canadian musical that’s become a major hit on New York City’s Broadway, has another honour to add to its collection. It is now nominated for an American Grammy Award for best musical theatre album. “There’s been a… »
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