As we ponder the topsy-turvy world of climate change, let us now take a closer look at the top of the world. Travel with me please to Canadian Forces Station Alert, located at the northeastern tip of Ellesmere island, just… »
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Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Constant exposure to ambient noise and your health
It’s known that extremely loud noises can damage your hearing, but we’re becoming aware that constant levels of noise below damaging levels can have other health effects. Tor Oiamo (PhD) is an assistant professor, Ryerson University in the Department of… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
New airline travel regulations…renewed disagreements
New Canadian Transportation Agency rules governing the rights of passengers went took effect Monday. And guess what. A whole bunch of people–from the airline industry to passenger and consumer advocates–say they are less than estatic. The Air Passenger Protection Regulations… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
50th anniversary of an incredible space feat, and Canada’s role
Trip to the moon and back, July 1969 It was 50 years ago (July 16) that a huge rocket carrying three exceptionally brave American astronauts blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre on one of the most daring human endeavours… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Technology use in research of endangered right whales
Even as rescuers attempt to free three right whales tangled in fishing gear, scientists are continuing research into better understanding the whales and how man’s activities and noise may affect them. Barry Wright (PhD) a visiting research fellow with the… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Postmenopausal women with waist fat face higher risk: study
A new study suggests that postmenopausal women who are of normal weight face a greater risk of heart problems and stroke if they store fat around their middles rather than in their legs. “We’re not 100 per cent sure (why)… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
An international crackdown on wildlife crime and smuggling
Interpol once again launched a vast and widespread operation involving 109 countries to crack down on poaching, smuggling and wildlife crime. Environment and Climate Change Canada’s enforcement officers took part in this third edition of a global operation by customs… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Researching a new tool against the devastating mountain pine beetle
A tiny beetle has caused enormous damage to Canada’s forests. The mountain pine beetle has been around for millennia, but the Canadian climate had previously kept their numbers and spread in balance. As the climate has changed however the small… »
Volunteers bring running water to Indigenous homes
A lack of clean, running water has been linked to the high rate of suicide among Indigenous youth in Canada. Access to water is an on-going problem on many of the reserves where Indigenous people live. The Canadian government has… »
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Challenge to spy agency collection of data on peaceful protest movement
A legal advocacy group, the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is crying foul. It has publicly released documents showing heavy censorship of Canada’s spy agency reports on the activities of peaceful protesters against a proposed pipeline project. They say… »
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