The Pembina Institute applauds the government of Canada’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by setting a clean fuel standard. This would apply to fuels used in transportation, in homes and buildings, and in industry. A standard would be set to decrease… »
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With our columns, learn more about topics as diverse as Canada’s place in the world, the Arctic, health, art, culture and the environment.
Looking back at one year of Liberal Arctic policy
The development of a clear Arctic policy direction by the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in its first year in power was hobbled by the loss of a key cabinet member, says one of the most prominent Canadian… »
Flying a legend: Lancaster bomber
The Avro Lancaster is one of the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War. Of the over 7,000 built, about half survived the war, yet there are only a handful still in existence. In light of the news that… »
Tiny but abundant organism plays huge role in oceans
Scientists have known about the single-celled diplonemids for almost a century, but they didn’t know how vast their numbers were in the ocean. Their predatory nature and sheer numbers suggest they play a dramatic role in ecosystems and the biosphere.… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Mysterious find is not a long-lost nuke, but what is it?
The mysterious object found by an intrepid diver in the waters off the coast of British Columbia is definitely not a long-lost U.S. nuclear bomb, says the Royal Canadian Navy. “The RCN has confirmed the object is not an unexploded military… »
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15 years after deadly Afghan ambush reporters face new threats
The last thing I remember before my German colleague Volker Handloik died in a hail of bullets was a feverish but a very methodical mental calculation: should I stay or should I follow him and jump? Muzzle flashes from at… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Canada not doing enough to foster electric cars: report
University researchers have given Canada a C- in their report card on efforts to promote the use of electric vehicles (EV) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This they translate as the country having policies that have a “marginal” impact on… »
Arts & Entertainment, Politics, Society
Non-fiction: Noah Richler- The Candidate
Noah Richler is a journalist, columnist, podcaster, and author. He was also, almost, a federal politician. With idealistic belief in what he could do in for Canadian citizens and for the country, he put his name forward for the left… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Autism gene found that could lead to drug therapy
Scientists have discovered a particular gene that has mutations that affect people with autism spectrum disorder. These alterations change the way brain cells grow and communicate with each other. Discovery of changes in this specific gene, DIXDC, could help find… »
Book: Legacy:-French-Canadian influence in North America
Journalist and former editor-in-chief of one of Quebec’s best known newspapers, La Presse, now Senator Andre Pratte is the co-editor of *Legacy* © rci French-speakers are one of the founding peoples of North America and certainly in Canada. However, the impact… »
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