Four young Canadians have developed a high-tech bike with several smart and safety features. The so-called Valour looks like an ordinary two-wheeler but it contains sensors that can detect cars in your blind spot, help you choose flatter, quieter routes,… »
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Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act ‘unconstitutional’, lawyer
A constitutional lawyer will challenge a provision of Bill C-24, introduced by the Conservatives, that would allow the government to strip Canadian citizenship from citizens born in Canada, if they are eligible or qualify for dual citizenship.. Currently, someone may… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Fossilized fish presages evolution of vertebrates
Newly-found fossil remains of a tiny tropical fish give a new perspective on the evolution of early vertebrates and eventually, dinosaurs, mammals and other creatures that have a backbone and jaw. The Metaspriggina dates back 505 million years ago, that’s… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Revelations of a 66 million year old forest fire
A team of researchers has uncovered traces of a forest fire 66 million years ago, and along with it the forest plants before and after the fire. The research team from was guided by Hans Larsson, associate professor at the… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Full-day kindergarten getting organized in Ontario
Schools across Canada are now in the final stages of the academic year. By the end of June, most will be closed for the two-month summer break. A play-based curriculum is at the heart of the kindergarten programs © CBC But… »
Economy, International, Society
FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014:..and after?
Tens of thousands of fans from around the world are either already in Brazil, or are heading there for one of the world’s largest sporting events, the FIFA World Cup of football (soccer), which begins tomorrow. This time however, the… »
Calls for government to stop spying on protesters
The civil rights of Canadians are being violated by surveillance of legitimate and even mundane demonstrations and gatherings, charge opposition members of Parliament. Civil groups too have expressed concern about reports the department of public safety has been asked to… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
“Bloomsday’ preparations underway
Bloomsday, is described now as an international literary event. It will be celebrated in more than 60 cities around the world this coming weekend, culminating in the June 16th commemoration of Leopold Bloom’s wandering around Dublin. It all began in the… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
World’s first global city-water usage map.
An international effort has now, for the first time, created a global map of the world’s cities in relation to their use of water resources. Three researchers from Canada’s McGill University were involved, professors Bernard Lehner (PhD) and Tom Gleeson… »
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Canadian prisons vulnerable to helicopter escape
Canada’s medium and minimum security prisons were designed to give inmates access to sun and fresh air through central, open courtyards. On Saturday, June 7, and for the second time in just more than a year, a helicopter approached such… »
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