“Vaping” which involves electronic cigarettes looks like smoking but usually doesn’t involve tobacco. The devices vapourize a flavoured liquid which looks like smoke but theoretically without the harm of tobacco smoke. Neverless, vaping is now being treated and regulated in… »
Highlights
UNICEF offers virtual visits with children in need
The humanitarian organization UNICEF hopes that virtual visits with vulnerable children will spur Canadians to donate more to help them. The Survival Gifts program allows Canadians to buy things like emergency blankets, water purification tablets, school essentials, vaccines, bed nets and… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Putting a new spin on galaxies
A university researcher in Ontario has shaken up the world of astrophysics recently. George Conidis is a York University PhD candidate in astrophysics. who has just received a prestigious MITACS* award this week for his work in understanding the universe. He discovered… »
MSF again calls for inquiry into hospital attack
The deadly air attack on a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on October 3 “illustrates gross negligence on the part of U.S. forces and violations of the rules of war,” says Christopher Stokes, general director of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), called… »
Miss World Canada denied entry to China for ‘political reasons’
The Chinese-born Miss Canada, Anastasia Lin, said she was barred Thursday from entering China to participate in the Miss World pageant because of her vociferous critique of the country’s human rights record. In a statement posted on her personal blog… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International
2015 heading towards record as warmest year in modern history
The World Meterological Organization has released a provisional statement this week saying 2015 is heading towards being the warmest year on record. The statement was released prior to the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP-21) starting on December 7th,in… »
Canada marks International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged Canadians “to make a commitment to stopping violence against women and girls” as thousands of people around the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Wednesday. “Violence against women is… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics
Ontario and Quebec municipalities join forces on climate change
Municipal leaders from Ontario and Quebec joined forces in Ottawa Wednesday to demand proper funding for climate change initiatives by local governments as Canada’s federal and provincial leaders head to the Paris UN Climate Conference. Gary McNamara, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Suzanne Roy,… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Biodegradable plastic is no solution: UN report
Switching to plastic that is biodegradable will not solve the massive problem of plastic in the world’s oceans and the damage it does to marine creatures and the environment, says a new report from the United Nations. The UN Environment… »
Canada not utilizing full potential of its PhDs: new report
While the number of PhDs awarded by Canadian universities has increased by 68 per cent between 2002 and 2011, the Canadian labour market hasn’t been able to take full advantage of the skills and the expertise of its most educated… »
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