Some people think Canada has always been a quiet, polite country, with a relatively boring history. Nothing could be further from the truth. From terrific sea battles, to violent rebellions, to wars, great inventions, and so much more, Canadian history… »
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Canadian headlines
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Health minister urges parents to vaccinate
Vaccines are safe “miracles of modern medicine” that save millions of lives around the world, said Canada’s Health Minister Rona Ambrose on Tuesday. She added that parents who choose to not have their offspring immunized put their children and others… »
Highlights, International, Society
Black history month Canada- William Hall VC
William Hall was the first black person to be awarded the Empire’s highest award for valour, the Victoria Cross. Born in April 1827 in Horton, Nova Scotia, he was the son of free black slaves rescued by a British frigate… »
New Canadian regulations will require drug manufacturers to report drug shortages
The Canadian government will require drug manufacturers “to publicly report drug shortages”, Canada’s Health Minister Rona Ambrose announced Tuesday (February 10). “When drug shortages occur, patients and those who care for them need timely, reliable and comprehensive information to help… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
B.C.’s Chinese immigrants investing in hotels, wineries, mineral water
Chinese immigrants and China-based investors in Canada’s Pacific coast province of British Columbia are looking further than investing in houses and luxury condominiums, expanding to investments in hotels, wineries and mineral water, according to a report by Reuters News Agency… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
It’s harder for grads to get permanent residency
Students from other countries who studied in Canada are learning that new immigration regulations make it harder for them to qualify for permanent residence status, reports the Globe and Mail newspaper. International students graduating with a post-secondary degree from a… »
Some Canadian clients of HSBC avoided paying tax
Hundreds of Canadians were among the international clients who avoided paying taxes with the help of British bank HSBC, reports Canada’s domestic public broadcaster CBC. A massive trove of documents concerning Swiss bank accounts was collected by whistleblower Hervé Falciani… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International
New guidelines for Polar shipping
As more and more ships travel through Polar waters, new training guidelines for their masters, navigators, and crews have been agreed upon. A subcommittee of the International Maritime Organization — the global body that governs shipping in international waters —… »
Canada: Mini-cabinet shuffle after resignation of foreign affairs minister
One week after the resignation of his foreign affairs minister John Baird, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper has shuffled three members of his caucus into new cabinet positions, it was announced Monday (February 9). Defence Minister Rob Nicholson will now… »
Iconic coffee shop apologizes for dousing homeless
The Tim Hortons coffee chain has apologized after someone from one of its Vancouver shops poured water under two sleeping homeless men last Friday. Peggy Morrison, who works across the street from the shop on Robson Street, said she saw… »
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