The Pan Am Games have inflicted a new level of traffic woe onto the millions living in the Greater Toronto Area. 235 kilometres of the road network, that is crowded and taxing at best, is now under the temporary rules… »
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Dr. Arthur Porter confirmed dead
Dr.Arthur Porter, the former head of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Montreal, was confirmed dead bytwo Quebec investigators in Panama. They were sent to Panama City to verify Porter’s death, after his family announced on July 1st, that… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International
Climate change: your food will cost more- lots more
For lovers of delicious ocean salmon, or beef get ready for a shock. A drought, a record in some areas of the Canadian prairies, means much lower hay crops and less grazing area for cattle. Producers are scrambling for feed,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
So much for the new ad campaign!
Certain things we know to be true. “Avoid clichés like the plague,” we are warned, “they’re a dime a dozen.” Or, what about, “Life sure has its ups and downs, eh?” True enough, right? Take the case of 26-year-old Dan… »
Health, Highlights, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadian Pharmacists:boys need HPV vaccine too
This month the Canadian Pharmacists Assocation (CPhA) called on the federal government to expand vaccination against the “human papillomavirus” (HPV) to include boys and young men. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in Canada. Approximately 3 out of… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
The catch is in on Prince Edward Island
Canada’s tiniest province, Prince Edward Island, has long served as an idyllic summer vacation setting, a place where peaceful joy prevails and fond memories are born. Located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, life… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
Montreal International Jazz Festival ends on a low note
Montreal’s International Jazz Festival ended last night with a rousing concert by British-Lebanese singer Mika, but organizers say, overall, the festival lost money this year. The 36th edition, while well-attended with higher ticket sales, was a little lower key than… »
How to spell Pospisil? H-E-A-R-T
Vasek Pospisil will sleep well on Monday. What a day at Wimbledon! Ten tough, gruelling sets of tennis. Tie breaks galore. Behind most of the day. Through it all: incredible heart. Ponder this. First, Pospisil, ranked 56th in the world… »
Highlights, International, Politics, Society
Proposed Monuments continue to cause controversy
Two major monuments envisaged for Canada continue to elicit controversy and resistance. In once case the large monument slated for Cape Breton Highlands National Park in east coast Canada, had seen some big names withdrawn. That monument to Canada’s war… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights
Wildfires- bad, getting worse
Smoke, evacuations It is easily heading towards one of the worst wildfire seasons in Canada. Throughout much of northern and western Canada, an unusually hot and dry spring has meant a record start to the forest fire season and warnings… »
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