July 1 is a day of celebration across Canada as the official national day celebrating the creation of the country in 1867. In the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador however, it is a day of mixed emotions. Co-writer and… »
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International, Politics, Society
Opposition urges Liberals to recognize other genocides committed by ISIS
The recognition of genocide committed by the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria against the Yazidi minority by the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week was “too little, too late,” says an opposition member of parliament… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Snake venom could help cystic fibrosis patients
New research suggests that a protein in the venom of a South American rattlesnake could help counter a genetic defect which causes cystic fibrosis. CF is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults and there… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Bloomsday Montreal a growing success
Bloomsday, June 16th, is the day James Joyce immortalized in his opus, ‘Ulysses’. The story of Leopold’s Bloom 1904 day in Dublin, it is patterned on the Odyssey. David and Judith Schurman decked out in their Bloomsday attire. In Dublin… »
Canadians cut back as produce prices increase
With a growing obesity epidemic in Canada, health authorities work hard to try to get Canadians to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. But hefty price increases have had the opposite effect. A recent study found that about one-quarter of… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Les Sentiers, a cemetery with a difference
Les Sentiers, which translates to footpaths, or trails in English, is the name of a cemetery just north of Montreal, that offers an alternative to the traditional rows of headstones or plaques. “felt anything but like a cemetery” Opened seven… »
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Documentary film: After Circus-lives of performers
They come from vary diverse backgrounds but quickly become a close knit family, in fact in some cases their lives depend on each other. Dolly Jacobs and Rafael Palacios: incredible strength needed to make it safe while looking effortless combined… »
International, Politics, Society
Canada’s arms trade dilemma
A remotely operated machine gun swivelling on its base with robotic grace, its electronic eye searching for targets, greeted you at the entrance to the trade show at Ottawa’s EY Centre. A giant convention floor filled with booths featuring guns,… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Aspartame may have negative health effects in obese: study
People who are obese and use artificial sweeteners may have negative health effects, according to a study from York University in Toronto. People consume such them to cut calories and control their weight, but obese individuals who consume aspartame may… »
The mysterious death of iconic painter Tom Thomson: murder? or not?
Though little known in the art world at the time of his death in 1917, Tom Thomson has since become possibly the most iconic of Canadian artists. His profound influence on the famous Group of Seven artists who followed soon… »
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