It’s a lifestyle, it’s a local culture, and many would argue that is indeed an art. Louis Duguay, now aged 70, has been building east coast commercial fishing boats for over 40 years along the north coast of New Brunswick… »
Highlights / Column
With our columns, learn more about topics as diverse as Canada’s place in the world, the Arctic, health, art, culture and the environment.
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Tropical parasitic infection found in the Arctic
Researchers were surprised to find an intestinal parasite usually found in the tropics has been making people sick in Canada’s Arctic in the province of Quebec. Cryptosporidium causes diarrhea and vomiting and is a leading cause of death from diarrhea… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Book: non-fiction: Mark Winston- Bee Time-Lessons from the Hive
Around the world people are becoming increasingly concerned about bees. Without the pollination efforts of bees there would be virtually no crops, and massive starvation would result. But there is a lot more to bees than pollination and honey. Mark… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Deadly allergies increasing among children: study
A new study suggests what researchers call “a worrisome increase” in the rate of life-threatening allergic reactions. Research shows the percentage of visits to a Montreal hospital emergency room due to anaphylaxis almost doubled over a four-year period. Reaction can… »
Arts & Entertainment, Highlights, International
Bronze sculpture, religion, and artist Tim Schmalz
Even as a very young man, Timothy Schmalz had religion in his life. However a change came about early his artistic career and he became much more inspired by religion. Artist Tim Schmalz and his sculpture and tribute to Padre… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Concussion can affect child-parent interactions
Pre-school children are prone to concussions and a new study suggests that mild brain injuries can adversely affect their relationships with their parents. Good relationships with parents in the early years translate into better social skills later on, say psychologists.… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
David Halton: Biography of Matthew Halton wartime correspondent
Matthew Halton was one of the world’s best known and greatest foreign correspondents and war-correspondents. History has shown him on so many occasions to be extremely precient in his analysis of world events, and all too often the lone voice… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Routine medical procedures may have spread hep C
Common belief is that risky behaviour is what spread hepatitis C among baby boomers (born between 1945 and 1964), but a new study indicates that is not necessarily so. If results are correct, there could be “a tsunami” of cases… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Mark Abley: Biography of DC Scott: lauded poet, vilified bureaucrat
This week, Montreal columnist and author Mark Abley is my guest as we talk about his latest book, Conversations with a Dead Man: The legacy of Duncan Campbell Scott. Montreal author, poet, and columnist Mark Abley: his book published in… »
Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Pressure mounts for a ban on all asbestos
The Canadian Cancer Society has added its voice to several groups calling on the new Canadian government to ban all uses of asbestos in Canada. The World Health Organization warns that no form of asbestos is safe. It causes lung… »
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