The jaw of a Siberian man who was killed about 4,000 years ago, has revealed some interesting facts. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan using the Biomedical Imaging and Therapy (BMIT) beamline at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron were able to… »
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Arts & Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, Society
Immigrant first impressions will tour Canada
The experiences of newcomers are told in their own words, in art, in objects, videos and photographs in an exhibit that will travel across Canada over the next three years. Called “Canada: Day 1,” the exhibit was created by the… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Call to halt all high-seas fishing
A new report from the University of British Columbia says all fishing on the high seas should be stopped. The study was commissioned by the Global Ocean Commission and was conducted independently by Alex Rogers of Somerville College, Oxford, and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Researchers to investigate ancient hunting site
Researchers will need armed guards against polar bears when they head to a remote site in northern Manitoba to investigate the remains of a one-thousand year old, aboriginal hunting site next week. The area is on the shore of Hudson… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Preserve the fish means preserve the forests
A new study has shown that healthy boreal forests are important for a healthy and thriving fish population in lakes. One of the study’s authors was Michael Arts (PhD), an expert on using lipid-based biochemical tracers (e.g., fatty acids) to… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canada to launch new search for Arctic shipwreck
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North Sixth time a charm? Canada recently announced that it will launch a new search for an Arctic shipwreck that remains one of the enduring mysteries of Canada’s North.… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Fear of concussions spreads to soccer
Soccer is the talk of the world these days. Millions are watching the World Cup competition in Brazil, and while it won’t draw an equal amount of interest, millions will be watching the Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015.… »
Read to baby from day one, say pediatricians
You may think it’s crazy to read to a newborn, but pediatric associations in Canada and the United States want doctors to prescribe it to parents when they come in for regular check-ups and vaccinations.. Babies are born ready to absorb… »
Economy, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Stress awareness on June 30th
Stress is taking a greater toll on Canadians, particularly in urban centres where lengthy commutes, often in bumper to bumper traffic, waste the time, energy and productivity of many people. The results are burn-out and rising rates of depression in… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Supreme Count rules on aboriginal land rights
The Supreme Court of Canada delivered an historic ruling on Thursday affecting aboriginal land rights that will have wide-ranging repercussions for Canada’s First Nations, resource companies and Canada’s economy. The unanimous 8-0 decision will essentially make it easier for First… »
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