After the fur industry trumpeted record prices in January 2012, prices dropped by half last year, largely because of troubles in Russia and China. The export industry contributes more than $300 million to the Canadian economy through trapping, farming and… »
Highlights / Canadian headlines
Canadian headlines
Black history month- military service
One of the earliest known commemorative plaques honouring black Canadians is that of a tablet erected at the Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, in memory of those who served with the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during… »
Rebel Métis leader accused of treason, celebrated with holiday in province of Manitoba
The Canadian prairie province of Manitoba is celebrating the memory of controversial Métis rebel leader Louis Riel on Monday (February 16). The annual Louis Riel Day is held the third Monday in February, and was first celebrated in 2008. Born… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Supreme Court hears ‘human smuggling’ appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments starting today on cases relating to Canada’s “human smuggling” law. Four out of the five cases involve people connected to ships that arrived on Canada’s Pacific coast carrying Sri Lankan migrants. The… »
International, Politics, Society
Palestinian criticism of Canada’s position at UN
Canada has formally opposed Palestinian attempts to join 15 different United Nations treaties and conventions, and the Palestinian envoy says Canadians should be appalled. The current Canadian government argues that Palestine is not a legal state, but the Palestinians reply… »
The best cheeses of Canada.
Yes folks, one of Canada’s top cheesy events is coming up, the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix. This year judging takes place February 21-22, with winners announced at the Gala of Champions on April 22nd, in Toronto, Ontario Every two years… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights
More extreme weather in Canada
While the southern west coast is experiencing mild temperatures above freezing, most of the rest of southern Canada is experiencing Arctic-like weather Windsor, the most southerly city in the country, shattered its cold weather record today with a reading this… »
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‘If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late’ rapper Drake’s surprise new album
Thursday night Toronto rapper Drake posted a cover photo on Twitter and an iTunes link to his new album “If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late”. Earlier on Thursday (February 12) Drake had posted a short film “Jungle“. The 17 song… »
“It’s a stupid idea”
That was the reaction of Edmonton area Member or Parliament, Laurie Hawn, to a preliminary report by Canada’s federal Commissioner of Official Languages. Canada is an officially bilingual country, with English and French. Commissioner Graham Fraser’s report says that ministers… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Student developing new tattoo removal cream
Tattoo removal can be painful and scarring, but a Canadian student is developing a cream that avoids that by using the body’s own cells to make the ink fade. An estimated one in five Canadians has a tattoo and they… »
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