On December 18th an important discussion meeting was held between government ministries and various stakeholders to discuss the Ontario government’s plan to restrict use of the contentious insecticides known as neonicotinoids which have been linked to mass bee die-offs. Ann Slater… »
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Eye on the Arctic – Week in Review 12/05/19
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: – What does the sinking of the… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Ancient waters widespread deep underground
Researchers collect samples of water that may be millions of years old. © K. Voglesanger Scientists have discovered ancient waters flowing in deep rock formations in locations around the world. The waters have a chemical makeup that suggests they can support… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Family reunification process ‘unbearably’ long
The government must act to reduce “horrendously long” wait times for children to be reunited with their refugee parents in Canada, says Janet Dench, executive director of the Canadian Council for Refugees. Once a person is accepted as a refugee… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian research could save hearts, and keep skin smooth
It is one of those marvelous, unexpected scientific discoveries. While researching an aspect of heart disease and stroke, researchers at the University of British Columbia stumbled upon a way to slow ageing of the skin caused by exposure to the… »
Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Canada called ‘a laggard’ on human rights
Amnesty International Canada has issued a stinging attack on the current Canadian government for putting economic development ahead of human rights. It has released a report on issues it hopes will be raised in a federal election campaign expected in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Fracking and contamination risk
Much concern has been raised about the use of hydraulic fracturing of shale to extract natural gas. Stephen Grasby (PhD) is a research scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada and an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary Stephen… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Climate deal weak, but some change occurring
While nations squabbled and only managed a watered-down deal at U.N. climate talks in Peru last weekend, some sub-national governments and companies are taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their own. Some 190 nations agreed to some of… »
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Veteran wins compensation battle after exposure to defoliants, MP calls for inquiry for others
A decades old battle by a Canadian military veteran to get compensation for exposure to Agent Orange and other defoliants highlights the need for a public inquiry into the Canadian military’s use of defoliants, according to the veterans affairs critic… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Exciting Canadian advance against breast cancer
Nobody had done this before. Researchers at Dalhousie University were testing a combination of two drugs and found they stopped and even killed off a particular type of aggressive breast cancer. Paola Marignani PhD, lead the research team. She is… »
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