The Canadian government has steadfastly refused to answer questions as to when it will follow the lead of the United States and cut greenhouse gas emissions in its own greatest emitting sector. The U.S. announced an aggressive plan to cut… »
Highlights / Interview
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D-Day 70th:Battlefield tour inspires knowledge and pride
We are fast approaching the 70th anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy to push back the forces of Nazism during the Second World War. Yet Canadian schoolchildren too often get their knowledge of the war from American films, as… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Canada ranks last in protecting oceans: report
Canada has a huge coastline but it ranks lowest among countries with large ocean territories when it comes to protecting them, according to a new report by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). The conservation group notes that Canada… »
Concern about impact of government funding cuts to Canadian literacy networks
The statement starts “Without an announcement or any consultation, it appears that the federal government has decided to quietly collapse Canada’s national literacy and essential skills network.” Signed by the board of directors of the non-profit Canadian Literacy and Learning Network… »
Economy, Highlights, International, Politics
TISA- commodifying public services?
Governments in many industrialized nations are negotiating a number of international deals, but one of them currently being negotiated by 23 nations including Canada is being kept very secretive. It’s called the Trade in Services Agreement, or TISA Scott… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Cities of Migration Conference: Canadian delegation
Cities of Migration is the name of an international conference in Berlin, Germany, June 4 to 6th, that will draw several Canadians, along with community leaders and innovators from around the world. They are gathering to share their successes and… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Canada falling behind in western Arctic : report
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North Sometimes it seems like not a week goes by without headlines trumpeting business opportunities in the North. But here in Canada, are we missing out on the potential… »
Remembering the fallen: Wreaths Across Canada
It may seem odd for most to be thinking of December and Christmas as the warmth of summer is on our doorstep, but that is certainly the case for one man, Warrant Officer (ret) Craig McPhee who lives near the… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Drilling delay a reprieve for beluga whales
TransCanada Corporation has agreed to delay exploratory drilling in a part of the St. Lawrence River that is critical to threatened beluga whales. The white whales are only ones that live in the river year-round and their numbers have dropped… »
Canadians getting more sun, more cancer
Melanoma is preventable but Canadians are not doing what it takes to avoid it, so it is now one of the fastest rising of all cancers in Canada, according to a new report from the Canadian Cancer Society. Rates of… »
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