In the dark of the early morning of October 14, 1942 the Second World War struck directly at Canada, again. In 1942, U-boats operating in Canadian waters had sunk 43 ships, many in the St Lawrence including 20 merchantmen, a… »
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Economy, International, Politics
Canada highlights low corporate tax rates to promote foreign investment
Touting the country’s “favorable tax environment” of low corporate taxes Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service (a part of the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada ministry) is trying to attract foreign investors by comparing Canada’s corporate taxes with those of other countries, including… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Nasal spray flu vaccine better for children
New studies indicate that a vaccine sprayed into the nose of children is more effective at preventing influenza than is the usual injected vaccine. Flu can and does cause hospitalizations and deaths in Canada, so health officials encourage people to… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Moose populations down, parasites a factor
The huge, majestic moose, is one of Canada’s iconic animals. However outside of the island province of Newfoundland, Canada’s moose are in trouble, but not from hunters. The autumn moose hunting season has begun across much of Canada, but in… »
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Calgary, Alberta coping with a power outage downtown
Calgary‘s downtown area may be without power for up to a week following an electrical fire at an underground traffic control system Saturday night, caused significant damage Mayor Naheed Nenshi said it would take time to restore power to about… »
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Pope celebrates two Canadian saints over the weekend
Pope Francis honoured two 17-th century missionaries at mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The two were elevated to sainthood on April 3rd this year. Francois de Laval was the first Roman Catholic bishop of Quebec… »
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Experimental Canadian ebola vaccine begins human tests
An experiment vaccine against the Ebola virus developed by Canada will begin clinical testing on a small group of people this week. Canada’s Health Minister, Rona Ambrose, made the announcement of Phase-1 clinical trials today (Monday). Scientists at the Public… »
Bitter winter ahead for North America?
It seems both the Farmers Almanac, and the Old Farmers Almanac are predicting a fairly nasty winter for much of North America this season. After a particularly long and cold season last year, this is not news Canadians are happy… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
New million dollar thefts: cooking oil rustlers
As measures are being taken to counter thefts of copper from telephone and power lines, a new type of theft is developing. Seen in the act by hidden Radio-Canada hidden cameras, a team drives up in a large van and… »
Canadian can’t sue Iran over mother’s death
Zahra Kazemi’s son will not be allowed to sue the government of Iran and some of its key officials for allegedly torturing and killing his mother. The Supreme Court of Canada has reaffirmed Canada’s State Immunity Act which prohibits lawsuits… »
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