More women are studying and working in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM) but they are not closing the gender gap when it comes to publishing, according to a new study. Researchers analysed 10 million academic… »
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C-section rates up and vary dramatically across Canada
Data from hospitals show that the most common inpatient surgical procedure in Canada is the delivery of babies by Caesarean section. This procedure was used in 28.2 per cent of births in 2017 compared to 26.7 per cent in 2007.… »
Airplane crew dealt with 3 emergencies
U.S. airline regulators have ordered inspections of engine fan blades after one broke off during a Southwest Airlines flight yesterday. Debris ruptured a window and a woman was partially sucked out of the jet and then was pulled back in… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Criminal courts and Facebook: shocking legal ramifications
It’s a critical facet of common law, that of the anonymity of jurists helping to judge evidence in criminal trials. Recently it was learned that lawyers in Quebec could use Facebook to discover the identity of people serving on jurys.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Expert says NAFTA trade deal means Canada can’t limit emissions
The trade talks continue with senior members of the Canadian, American, and Mexican governments to work out details on renewal of the North American Trade Agreement. It’s being called “NAFTA 2.0 For People or Polluters?” The international trade talks now… »
Safety improved for many, but not all Bangladeshi garment workers
Two retail company initiatives have led to much improved safety conditions in some clothing factories in Bangladesh but a new report suggests more should be done. Canadian companies like Loblaw, Hudson’s Bay and YM Inc. were central to the initiatives… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Mono virus linked to 7 serious diseases: study
The Epstein-Barr virus is best known for causing mononucleosis but a new study suggests it increases the risk for some people of developing seven other important diseases. These are lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease,… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian developed technology moving toward zero waste in smart phones
Electronics manufacturers are constantly exhorting people to buy new model mobile phones, and age also takes its toll on batteries, forcing people to buy new. As for old phones, these are to some extent taken apart manually to get at… »
Health, International, Politics
Syrian air strikes raise the stakes for the west
Syrian air strikes early Saturday morning were not a surprise to Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau. “We were apprised in advance of the operation,” Trudeau told reporters at the end of his three-day visit to Peru, that included the 8th Summit of… »
Commonwealth to discuss trade, climate, security
The heads of over 50 countries, mostly former territories of the British Empire, are meeting in London, England this week including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. There are member countries on every continent except Antarctica. “The Commonwealth is a unique… »
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