A small town in Alberta has just passed a local bylaw that calls for stiff fines for a number of offences. The new “community standards” bylaw includes fines for, swearing, spitting, yelling or other loud noises, urinating in public, panhandling,… »
Highlights / Canadian headlines
Canadian headlines
Government MP’s ‘loaded’ question to constituents about terrorism
A Canadian government Member of Parliament’s question to his constituents about terrorism is itself raising questions about the “loaded” nature of the question. In a mailout to constituents in his riding of Elmwood-Transcona, in the prairie city of Winnipeg, under the… »
Snowshoe art beautifies western Canada
While some Canadians like to walk over snow using special snowshoes, few have the artistry of Simon Beck. In February, the world-renowned snow artist made a first trip to Canada to make designs in fields of fresh snow in Banff National… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Mayor of a Quebec town rails against “intellectuals and environmentalists”
The mainly French-speaking province of Quebec is once again making world news. But perhaps not in the way the province would like Jean Tremblay, the mayor of the city of Saguenay posted a video message on YouTube yesterday (Tuesday) in… »
Prisoners decry rotten food and shortages
Vomiting, diarrhea and malnourishment are the effects of a change in food preparation in several prisons in western Canada, say complaints from inmates. Canada has a special prison ombudsman who is investigating several food complaints. Correctional Investigator Howard Sapers says his job… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Op Nunalivut 2015 and Franklin’s lost expedition
Led by Sir John Franklin, a three-time experienced Arctic explorer, the 1845 mission of the two ice-strengthened and heated Royal Navy ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, was to complete passage and mapping of the fabled “Northwest Passage”. However, this… »
Unacceptable errors, lack of professionalism by military handling suicide investigations, commission report
A Military Police Complaints Commission report released on Tuesday (March 10) on investigations into the suicide of Canadian Cpl. Stuart Langridge details a list of errors and failures by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service. This included a decision to… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
The Canadian roots of telephone and telecommunications.
The beginnings of the telephone On March 10, 1876, and just days after being granted an American patent for “improvement in Telegraphy”, Canadian Alexander Bell was able to transmit his voice across wires to an assistant in another room. As… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics
Another train derailment in Canada, 35 rail cars carrying oil go off tracks
First Nation Indigenous leaders are voicing concern after another train derailment in the northern part of the Canadian province of Ontario on Saturday (March 7). The derailment is near the community of Gogama. More than 30 rail cars carrying crude… »
Air Canada blamed for carry-on luggage problem
Air Canada policy has prompted passengers to bring more hand luggage into the cabin, where there is sometimes not enough room for it. This causes flight delays, pressure on staff and lost valuables. And the hand luggage issue is just… »
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