Canadians generally go food shopping once a week or so, and most shopping is done in large supermarkets. It’s a model that’s been around since the 1960’s when large stores offered a vast selection of food products under one roof.… »
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‘Witness Blanket’ recalls tragic chapter of Canadian Indigenous history
A tragic chapter of Canadian history involving the forced separation of Indigenous children from their families and homes to be educated in so-called “residential schools” is being remembered through a touring art project called the “Witness Blanket”. The residential schools… »
Media giant acquires English-language holdings of another
A huge media sale has been announced in Canada. Postmedia will buy Sun Media, the English language holdings of the Quebecor empire.. The huge deal involving the transfer of some 175 newspapers and specialty publications, and websites could drastically change… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Too few use exercise to relieve stress: study
Only 40 per cent of Canadians use exercise to cope with stress, according to a review of government statistics. The Canadian Community Health survey included nearly 40,000 people 15 years and older. Canadians’ stress levels ‘very high’ More than 20… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Week in Review 10/03/14
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: The environmental and social impacts of… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Heart rate reveals who’s most vulnerable to stress
Almost a quarter of Canadians report feeling daily stress, but researchers have found a way to predict who has trouble coping with it. Some people manage stress well but others may become anxious, depressed or suffer other health consequences. Researchers… »
Rare heritage plane home again
It is one of the most iconic airplanes of the Second World War. Where once there were thousands, hundreds of them Canadian-built, now there are only two Lancaster bombers left flying in the world. Leon Evans is one of only… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Home genetic testing kits coming to Canada
Soon Canadians will be able to order a kit, provide a sample of spit and ship it off to a California company to get genetic information about themselves. The 23andMe company is going to start selling the genetic testing kits… »
Sudden discovery of Métis rebel great-great-grandfather, behind Matt Dorgan music video
Growing up in his family Matt Dorgan was told not to think of himself as Métis, and emphasize his Scottish, Europpean heritage. Not until he started reseaching his genealogical roots did he discover a number of Métis family members on… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Children’s pain often undertreated, say experts
Pain in children is too often not well managed in Canada, according to two new studies. One found great variation between hospitals when it came to deciding whether to medicate and what strength drug to use. The other found that… »
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