Two rival drug cartels linked to the abduction and disappearance of 43 students a year ago are battling over millions of dollars paid by Canadian mining giant Goldcorp to a village in Mexico’s southern gold belt, leading to a wave… »
Highlights
History: Dec.08, 1941- Infamy, and the Battle of Hong Kong
One of the most recognized phrases in history is that of U.S. President Roosevelt on December 8th, 1941 in response to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbour. Japan had not issued a declaration of war prior to the surprise attack… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Test helps immigrants get trucking jobs
An association of trucking companies has developed a skills testing tool to help immigrants get jobs as truck drivers. The BC Trucking Association in the western province of British Columbia says it is seeking ways to address a shortage of… »
World’s largest diamond mine set to open in Canadian Arctic
The Gahcho Kué diamond mine in the Northwest Territories is more than 80 percent complete and on track to begin production in 2016, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced Monday. “Key areas of focus over the next six months are commissioning… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Society
Justin Bieber returns the good will in Toronto
Justin Bieber is returning the help his mother once recieved from a food bank when he was a little boy. An “intimate” concert in Toronto’s storied Danforth Music Hall is taking place this evening. “Beliebers”, his dedicated fans, began camping… »
Slumping oil prices tank Canadian dollar
Tumbling crude oil prices drove the Canadian dollar to its lowest level in 11 years on Monday, sparking fears for the country’s fragile economic recovery. The dollar was trading at 73.99 cents US around midday on Monday. That’s the first time the loonie has… »
Alberta suicide rate up 30 per cent
Alberta’s suicide rate soared this year and public health officials fear the trend will continue. The economic turmoil in the wake of collapsing oil prices has hit many people in the province hard. Mass layoffs, that few saw coming, are… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Hardwiring languages in the brain
The first language you hear as a baby, even if only for a very brief period, seems to “hardwire” your brain. New research from McGill University and the Montreal Neurological Institute shows that traces of early speech recognition patterns remain… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
Pamela Anderson meets President Putin’s right-hand man
Canadian actress Pamela Anderson added a bit of star power to a delegation of animal rights activists meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s right-hand man on Monday to discuss wildlife conservation. The former “Baywatch” star, who is very popular in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Calls to protect one of the last “old growth” forests in Quebec
The northern areas of Canada while very sparsely populated are nonetheless the site of much activity by resource companies. In northern Quebec, which holds an absolutely huge expanse of the boreal forest, one of the last “untouched” forests is in… »
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