The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has cancelled concert performances by Ukrainian-born pianist Valentina Lisitsa scheduled April 8 and 9 over what it calls her “ongoing accusations of deeply offensive language by Ukrainian media outlets.” TSO president Jeff Melanson refused interviews, according to the Globe… »
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Canadian headlines
Legislating an end to “gay conversion” therapy
DiNovo is the provincial NDP critic for LGBT issues, notes that California recently banned the same therapy, which has been widely condemned by psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. © supplied :Cheri Dinovi’s Office Ontario politicians have voted this week in favour… »
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Canada contributes to world’s largest telescope
Canada will contribute 243.5 million dollars and help build one of the world’s largest telescopes. The Thirty Meter Telescope will start scanning the sky from the top of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea volcano in 2023. The Canadian contribution will mostly be… »
Canada’s best photographers featured in new set of stamps
Seven more of Canada’s best photographers will be celebrated Wednesday (April 8) as Canada’s postal service, Canada Post, releases the third issue of stamps in a five-year series on photography. The work of photographers Nina Raginsky, Sam Tata, Geoffrey James,… »
Man to be charged over chainsaw threat
Road rage happens in Canada, but it was shocking to see video of a man yelling and wielding a chainsaw allegedly threatening a family in their car. A 37 year-old man was arrested after the incident was reported to police… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Highlights
Lack of western snow concerns farmers
While another 2-10 cm of snow fell on Canada’s east coast overnight in what has been a record year for snow there, it’s a different situation out west. Not a typical sight in April, snowploughs out to remove another snowfall… »
Economy, International, Politics
‘Prosperity with Equity’ theme of 7th Summit of the Americas
“Prosperity with Equity: The Challenge of Cooperation in the Americas” will be the central theme of the Seventh Summit of the Americas when Canada and other members of the Organization of the Americas (OAS) meet in Panama City, Panama, April… »
Bank of Canada survey: Weak oil price impact spreading to other sectors
“Lower oil prices continue to dampen the overall sales outlook of firms, weighing on investment and hiring intentions. However, a majority of businesses are benefiting from the strong economic outlook in the United States and the boost in competitiveness from… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International
The annual “Hawkwatch” in Niagara
In southern Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula, Hawkwatch has become an annual event for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Red pointer indicates the town of Grimsby along the Niagara escarpment which runs through the peninsula and then takes a sharp turn north just… »
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April 6, National Tartan Day-Canadian idea catches on
The idea of a day to celebrate and promote interest in young Nova Scotians about their deep Scottish roots came from a meeting of the Federation for Scottish Clans in the maritime province in 1986. It then became an officially recognized… »
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