A survey of more than 1,100 Canadian farmers found that 45 per cent had high stress, 58 per cent were classified with varying levels of anxiety and 35 per cent with depression. That’s two to four times higher than farmers… »
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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
China signals it wants in on future decisions on the Arctic
This month China took what may be called an unusual step of releasing a public policy paper on the Arctic, and did so in English. Calling itself a “near Arctic state” it indicates China intends to take an important role… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Accent modification: a fun process
Accent reduction was one of the subjects covered in a recent CBC Radio series called, ‘The Accent Effect‘. Based in Toronto, proudly proclaimed the ‘most multi-cultural’ city in the world, the series explored the blend of accents that can make for… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Ancient mystery: Canadian computer works on decoding
It is most certainly intriguing. In 1912, a Polish antique book dealer Wilfrid Voynich found a 240 page manuscript amongst a lot of old books he purchased in Italy. However, while heavily illustrated with plants and naked women, and symbols… »
Children increasingly targeted in war: UNICEF appeals for help
Children are not just innocent casualties of conflict, but increasingly they are deliberately targeted, says UNICEF. This United Nations agency devoted to helping children makes the point as it launches this year’s appeal for $3.5 billion US to help 48… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
NAFTA Montreal negotiations wrap on a sour note
NAFTA negotiations in Montreal, the 6th round since August 2016, came to a close today with mixed reviews. While the parties attempted to put a positive face on the process, tensions between Canada and the United States, over the age-old… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Farming video game, fun but with important life lessons
No explosions, car chases, space ships…but fun nonetheless, ( oh and educational) There’s food on the table, but where does it come from? The fact is that for many children today, the knowledge beyond the local grocery store of where… »
Mosque attack commemorated across Canada
Ceremonies across Canada are being held to mark the day one year ago when a lone gunman walked into a Quebec City mosque and opened fire, killing six men and injuring 19. These are attended by people, officials and religious… »
Video: How Inuit knowledge is informing climate research in Canada
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North. Related stories from around the North: Canada: Video Series – Working with indigenous knowledge, Eye on the Arctic Finland: Finland’s Sámi request UN help in securing their rights, Yle News… »
Adolescence lasting longer, say scientists
For physical and social reasons, adolescence is lasting longer say some doctors and scientists in an opinion piece published in the scientific journal Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. They hold that early puberty has started adolescence in most parts of… »
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