“Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world,” wrote Percy Bysshe Shelley. Given the year the world has had, perhaps we need poets more than ever. For poetry, Pablo Neruda reminded us, “is an act of peace.” David Calderisi © Courtesy:… »
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Learn more about Canada’s political system
Want to understand Canada’s political system? Radio Canada International created a website explaining the system, how to participate and become an elected official. The history, the challenges and the names that make the country’s history. Find out more here
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
New technique for stroke shows ‘fantastic’ results
After concluding studies with researchers around the world, specialists have been rolling out a new technique for treating ischemic strokes with dramatic results. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in Canada and the third leading cause of death. The… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Society
Tradition- handcrafting wooden pleasure boats.
“You just can’t match the ride and feel of a wooden boat” G Giesler It’s not a lost art, because the Giesler family never really stopped building small wooden pleasure craft. Once the norm in boat building in decades past,… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Pregnancy sickness linked to iodine
New research suggests that the nausea suffered by pregnant women may be caused by the fetus and its need for iodine. Iodine is critical to brain development and it is important that there not be too much and not too little.… »
A truly wild ride with folk music. The book about the Stan Rogers Band.
When you’re looking for a last minute book to give as a gift this Christmas to a fan of folk music, try this one. It’s a non-fiction book of life on the road for a struggling folk group. It has… »
Senate report urges transparency on new UN peacekeeping role
The Liberal government must seek the approval of Parliament before sending troops on dangerous United Nations peacekeeping operations, says a new Senate report. The Senate Committee on National Security and Defence looked into the government’s plans to dramatically increase Canada’s… »
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The art of Ken Danby (1940-2007) quiet realist
The late Ken Danby’s artistic ability was huge. A new coffee-table sized book has just been published; a sort of autobiography on his life and work. *True North* 1998- Ken Danby The book published by Goose Lane Editions is simply… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Public to be consulted on national wilderness parks
By law, Canada’s minister responsible must hold a round table on Parks Canada every two years, but this minister has decided to broaden that and hold public consultation sessions across the country. A chance ‘to share…concerns and excitement’ “That’s quite… »
Meet Illustrator / artist Karon Argue
She’s extremely good, and when you realize the challenges she’s overcome, it becomes even more amazing. Karon Argue lives in High River, in the western prairie province of Alberta. From her book, *The Smooch* © Karon Argue She says she’s been… »
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