Privacy advocates are warning that cars are becoming more connected wirelessly and that information is being collected, kept and transmitted, sometimes in violation of Canadian privacy laws. Consumers are often not aware of how much personal data they are giving… »
Highlights / Interview
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Internet, Science & Technology, Society
“Filmed in Technicolour”; Insulin, electron microscope, and so much more, all from Ontario
Most people don’t know that the Hollywood film process that was proudly proclaimed at the start of films for decades, “Technicolour” (or Technicolor), was invented by a Canadian from Ontario. They may also not know that the electron microscope, critical… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Global forest fragmentation threatens biodiversity
In what they call a shocking result, scientists have found that 70 per cent of the world’s forests are within one kilometre of a town, road or other disturbance, and that is putting biodiversity at great risk. Effects ‘truly, truly… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics
Canadian scholars unite in a report for action on climate change
As human activity is being cited as a major cause of global warming resulting in climate change, Canada has also often been pointed out as being lax on initiatives to reduce greenhouse gasses. In a unique effort, more than 60… »
Uncategorized
Homeless to be counted in Montreal tonight
In Montreal last night, the temperature dropped to minus 16 celsius. It is hard to imagine people sleeping exposed to these conditions, but for thousands of the homeless, largely invisible by day, this is the case. Tonight, with the temperature… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Today is World Tuberculosis Day
Today, March 24th, marks the annual World Tuberculosis Day. It is a day to raise awareness and promote action against a disease that has lingered far too long in human history. It is a slow, debilitating disease that kills about a… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
TV, internet, phone too costly in Canada: report
Poorer Canadians are cutting spending on food and health care to maintain communications services that are becoming increasingly necessary and expensive, according to a new report on affordability. Canadians pay more for these services compared to people in many other… »
Economy, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Autonomous vehicles- many questions to answer first.
These new self-driving vehicles are being touted as wonderful new technology. They’ll be safer, more efficient and provide a host of services. But they also provide new challenges for cities. AnnaLisa Meyboom (PEng MRAIC) is an assistant professor in the… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Canadian presence at world art fair
TEFAF Maastricht bills itself as the world’s greatest art and antiques fair. It is on now in the Netherlands and will attract some 70,000 people from all over the world. Art galleries compete to have a presence there and only… »
Arts & Entertainment, Highlights
Spotlight: Montreal, Canada exhibit focuses on art by Inuit women
A unique exhibit focusing on works by Inuit women is underway at a Montreal, Canada gallery this month. Titled Inuit Women Artists, the exhibit at the Canadian Guild of Crafts showcases works by artists from the renknowned Inuit community of Cape Dorset. The… »
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