A Canadian man is pleading with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion to intervene with Egyptian authorities in the case of his sister, her husband, and the couple’s four Canadian children, trapped in Egypt in a… »
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Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Potentially negative effect of plus-sized models in advertising
Media and the fashion industry now call them “plus-sized” models. In fashion circles, in television adverts, and even television shows, there are more and more images of people who would previously be labelled overweight, fat, and in some cases obese.… »
Canada’s population figures
It seems Canada is growing faster than other G7 countries, but not as fast as it has been in the past. The Canadian statistical information agency, Statistics Canada has just released its latest population estimates. It indicates that as of… »
Canadian swamped by demand for spectacular photos
Photographer Dave Sandford spent several days in November taking pictures of the natural power of Lake Erie. The result is a stunning collection posted online which has garnered a massive response. Dave Sandford of London, Ontario spent as much as… »
World-famous Canadian author writes graphic novels
Acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood is writing a series of novels illustrated in comic strip format, the first of which will be published in the latter half of 2016. The first of a three-volume set will be called Angel Catbird… »
International, Politics, Society
History: Dec 10,1948 Canada’s lead in Human Rights
It was on this day in 1948 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted a declaration spelling out a series of rights and freedoms to which all people should be entitled. Eleanor Roosvevelt and John P Humphrey circa 1946 © via… »
Don’t breach encryption warns privacy watcher
After recent terrorist attacks in Canada and abroad, security agencies around the world are asking for limits on encryption to enable them investigate threats online, but those who value privacy are dead set against the idea. “Encryption is one of… »
When safety campaigns don’t work, reality strikes!
It started with a public safety awareness campaign, and ended with a bang…..and with a tweet from the Quebec provincially-run auto licensing and insuring agency, the Societe d”Assurance Automobile Quebec. (SAAQ) It read “Cette conductrice qui a embouti l’arrière de… »
Perfect conditions allow for skating on Clear Lake
Most Canadians have to put up with long and cold winters, but things like skating on a frozen lake can make it magical. This year, the nights have been cool and calm on Clear Lake in the western province of… »
Gun control in Canada
Recent events in the U.S. and a tragic anniversary in Canada have once again ignited debate over gun control in this country. Canada has long-established and relatively stringent laws controlling private ownership, use, and storage of firearms, but for some, these… »
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