A hospital diagnostic centre in Ottawa, Ontario, has launched a legal challenge in Canada which may allow greater research and diagnostic testing freedom into genetic diseases. Acting pro-bono for the hospital, a Toronto law firm has just filed papers in… »
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Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Climate report unlikely to change Canada’s stand
The world must cut carbon emissions or climate change will inflict “severe, widespread, and irreversible impacts”, reads the most important assessment of global warming to date. The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) synthesized three of its studies to produce… »
Unofficial federal election campaign underway
Stephen Harper fulfilled a promise from his last campaign as he gets ready for the next. On Thursday, the Prime Minister, with his wife Laureen beside him, announced “the family tax cut” surrounded by families in Vaughan, a well-heeled suburb… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Foreign caregivers in Canada make small gains in fight for residency
Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, announced major changes to the Caregiver program today that began with a change in the name. What was known as the Live-in Caregiver Program, is now known as the Caregiver Program and reflects the fact that caregivers… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
The importance of Canada-Norway relations in the Arctic
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North Transatlantic Science Week was held this week in Toronto, Canada from October 27-29. The annual event is organized to promote cooperation between Canada, Norway and the United States… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Prostate screening test does more harm than good: panel
A Canadian panel of advisers is urging doctors to stop administering PSA tests to routinely screen for prostate cancer. This has re-ignited debate on the value of the simple blood test often administered to men in Canada. “It’s a balance… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, Society
McGill students ban offensive Halloween costumes at their party
McGill University is the scene of an annual party tonight that has become a big event on campus. 950 students will fill the venue in their Halloween finest. But this year the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) will be checking… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
New health concerns over a recent tiny, and annoying arrival in Canada
Mosquitoes in Canada have become more than just an extremely annoying nuisance. As vectors carrying disease, they can be of great concern. Certainly in Canada in recent years a species carrying West Nile disease has been a concern. Now in… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Aerial mapping to assess damage from invasive crab
A private conservation group will take aerial photos of an estuary in eastern Canada to try to assess the damage caused by the invasive species, the European green crab. The Nature Conservancy of Canada manages over 1,100 acres in the… »
Economy, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Kahnawake native community to evict non-native residents
Kahnawake, the native community across the river from Montreal, is the scene of heated discussion and anonymous action these days, as members argue over who has the right to live there. Some people’s homes have been hit with eggs. Recently… »
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