U of T scientist wins top prize in brain research Graham Collingridge © Canadian Press/Hand out photo The University of Toronto chair of physiology Graham Collingridge has won what is touted as “the Nobel Prize of Neuroscience” for his work on… »
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Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Stop punishing kids with ADHD, say advocates
Using sophisticated imaging technology, a recent study showed several regions of the brain are smaller in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The disorder causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that impairs their daily function. About 5.3 per cent of… »
UNICEF counts on continued Canadian generosity in 2017
As Canada’s International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau toured projects and programs for Syrian refugees in Jordan earlier this week, officials with the United Nations children’s agency said they counted on Canada’s continued generosity. The need is great. More than 13.4… »
Is Black History Month necessary?
Black History Month has only been an official celebration during the month of February since 1995 in Canada. As a result, a first generation of young Canadians has grown up with a greater knowledge of the contribution of many black… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Unique ecosystems protected in St. Lawrence River
A non-profit conservation group has acquired three new pieces of land in the St. Lawrence River enabling it to protect some unique ecosystems that are home to vulnerable species of plants and animals. They add to areas already protected by… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
The Weeknd’s gift to U of T brings Ethiopian language to life
The Weeknd will be entertaining millions tomorrow night when he makes his appearance on the American Grammy Awards in a performance with some other artists in what is sure to be a memorable mash-up of styles and sounds. He is… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Canada should adopt seafood traceability rules, says group
The European Union and other jurisdictions have rules to ensure that seafood comes from sustainable sources and is caught through fair practices. But there has been fraud. In response, the United States has issued new traceability rules. Consumers should know… »
Canadian blogger Casey Palmer on black experience stories
By day, Casey Palmer works in the Ontario Public Service, but by night, he’s become a popular blogger reflecting on a number of issues of daily life. This includes being a dad in suburbia. The website is called “Canadian Dad”… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Teens at schools that start later get more sleep: study
There has been much debate in Canada about whether high schools should start later so adolescents can get more sleep. Some people argue that if school started later, teens would just go to bed later. But a new analysis of… »
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Tea Festival in Toronto a growing success
The Toronto Tea Festival is celebrating its fifth edition this weekend. It’s underway, today and tomorrow in downtown Toronto. Bill Kamula,vice-chairman of the Tea Guild of Canada, and an instructor for Tea Sommeliers at George Brown College, is one of… »
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