For some time studies have indicated that polar regions, especially the Arctic, is warming at a faster rate than those regions closer to the equator. A new international study appears to indicate that a similar phenomenon is happening to layers… »
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Government ad spending unethical, say groups
Canada’s current government is spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars on advertising for its own partisan purposes in the run-up to an election expected in October, charge opposition politicians and citizens’ advocacy groups. Government advertising should be used to explain programs… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Guatemalan militarization to protect Canadian mining company, Tahoe Resources
A controversial silver Canadian mine operation in Guatemala continues to be resisted by the local community, despite a government militarization of the area to suppress resistance, and a shooting attack on protesters. The Vancouver-based Tahoe Resources mining company has been… »
Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Community forum tackles challenge of gang war in city of Surrey
Another community gathering in the Canadian Pacific coast city of Surrey was held Sunday (April 26) to tackle the challenge of a drug war between Somali and South Asian gangs in the city. Police, social activists, a former gang member,… »
Canadians try poverty to raise awareness, money
Some Canadians are taking part in a global challenge to live on just $1.75 for each of five days to raise money and awareness about world poverty. They also solicit donations from friends and family to support their action which… »
Economy, Health, International
Canadian dentistry goes to Kenyan villages
A trio of dentistry students from the University of Alberta are still talking about an exciting and useful trip to Kenya. The third year students took their skills to three relatively remote locations to provide charitable dental care to local… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics
Mining, environment and polar politics – Arctic week in Review
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North On this week’s news round-up, we bring you some of your most read stories on Eye on the Arctic this week: -Canada hands the two-year rotating chairmanship of… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Ottawa and Vancouver at odds over medical marijuana sales
A tempest is brewing between Canada’s federal government and the City of Vancouver over marijuana. Rona Ambrose is not happy with Vancouver’s move to regulate dispensaries. © CP Photo/Sean Kilpatrick Specifically: medical marijuana and the city’s plans to start regulating those… »
Blue Jays looking to make some noise in 2015
It’s been 21 seasons and counting since the Toronto Blue Jays, Canada’s sole entrant in Major League Baseball’s World Series sweepstakes, have given their fans something real–really real–to cheer about: a World Series victory. The Jays have never really come… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Scientific community concern over genetic manipulation
Scientists are always trying to push the boundaries of knowledge, but now some are calling for a pause in a specific area of research. The ability to now “edit” the human genome, or “genetic engineering” has the potential for great… »
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