It’s known officially as CUSMA- the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement, although it’s still often referred to as NAFTA, or NAFTA 2.0 (North American Free Trade Agreement) It’s been a long time in negotiation, almost there with agreements and signing, then… »
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Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
A whole different kind of musical tour: the film
It opens in cinemas on Friday. What it seeks to share goes back centuries. It’s called Chaakapesh and if ever a film combined big-time talent with a generous helping of soul, it’s this one. Here’s the trailer. The film is… »
International, Politics, Society
Putting some figures on racism in Canada
A new report examining racism in Canada has been published, confirming what a lot of people already knew from first-hand experience. The report, based on a survey by Environics Institute for Survey Research was publicly released today. It finds that… »
Is it time for Canada to rethink policy regarding China?
A long time strong proponent of Canada-China relations, has recently changed position. Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, had almost four decades of service in the upper levels of Canadian government in science and technology policy and Chinese affairs. She is currently a Senior… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Artificial turf playing fields and crumb rubber toxicity.
The original concept of artificial turf held a theoretical number of advantages. The tiny pellets of rubber infill made from recycled tires diverted thousands of those tires from landfill sites, while the fields eliminated the need for pesticides, fertilizers and… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Signed but still to be delivered: a new Calgary NHL arena
Finally! A deal–officially–is in place to build a new hockey arena in Calgary. After years of back-and-forth, the city and the owners of the NHL Calgary Flames and the Calgary Stampede have signed on the dotted line. The official announcement… »
Health, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Study finds traumatic brain injuries dramatically affect the homeless
Let’s face it, homeless people in Canada and elsewhere don’t have a whole lot of people in their corner. But don’t count William Panenka as one of those guys who looks the other way, like so many of us do,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International
Study suggests Canadian food prices to surpass inflation in 2020
The study by Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, and the University of Guelph in Ontario is called “Canada’s Food Price Report 2020” Its’ the tenth annual report, and it notes that climate change, with its accompanying bad weather, is an… »
Looking to salve that seasonal shopping stress? Try this!
It is, of course, that most wonderful time of the year…the December shopping season. Stresses you out a little, eh? ‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Not feeling it yet? Here’s a shot worth taking, a study well worth… »
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Small nuclear reactors: green power, or not?
After the initial enthusiasm of nuclear power starting in the 1950’s, that enthusiasm began to wane a few decades later, especially after the Hollywood film, The China Syndrome, and the almost simultaneous 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear disaster. Now a… »
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