Well, not quite electricity, rather potential energy, which was electricity, converted to compressed air, stored in bags underwater, then reconverted to electricity later. Canada’s largest city, Toronto, is the site for a unique two year energy trial. Ontario Hydro, in… »
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New government to limit solitary confinement
After the suicide of 19-year-old Ashley Smith in prison in 2007, several recommendations were made on limiting the use of solitary confinement, and Canada’s new prime minister wants them to be implemented. Ms. Smith had spent over 1,000 days in… »
World-class Canadian curler back after serious fall
It’s not considered a violent or dangerous sport at all, but one of world’s top curlers, Canadian Brad Gushue, suffered a serious head injury during competition recently. Brad Gushue of St John’s Newfoundland, before his worrisome accident © Anil Mungal) He… »
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Update: Genetically modified salmon legal case
Environmental groups in Canada which have been fighting a lengthy battle over genetically modified salmon, finally had their day in court. An American-based international operation called Aqua-Bounty has set up a development facility in Canada’s maritime province of Prince Edward Island… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Light therapy plus antidepressants help: study
Canadian researchers “were surprised” to find that light therapy in combination with antidepressants was very effective in treating patients with non-seasonal depression. Exposure to a fluorescent light box has long been used as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder. This… »
Montreal police nab man who treatened to kill Muslims in Quebec
A 24-year-old man is expected to appear in court in Montreal on Wednesday afternoon to face several charges for allegedly threatening to kill Arabs and Muslims in Quebec. He is expected to be charged with uttering threats, public incitement of hatred… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Climate change warnings coming on some gas pumps
In what is believed to be a global first, climate change warnings will soon be mandatory on gas pumps in the western city of North Vancouver, British Columbia. City council has unanimously passed a resolution ordering gasoline stations to use… »
International, Politics, Society
Canada to bolster troops training Iraqi forces
Canada will bolster the number of its special forces troops in Iraq to provide more training to local security forces and boost its military contribution to the U.S.-led coalition fighting ISIS militants, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. Trudeau’s commitment comes… »
Syrian refugees, Paris attacks, ISIS and Turkey discussed at Concordia University talk
Turkish journalist and political analyst Amberin Zaman in Montreal, Nov. 16, 2015. Zaman took part in a panel discussion organized by Concordia University and the International Press Institute, entitled “Threats, Risks, Freedoms: A Conversation About Journalism and Human Rights.” © Concordia… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights
Some new and unique roadsigns in Canada
With files from CBC Outside the town of Castlegar British Columbia, there are a couple of unique road signs. Seems like whatever reason the chickens cross the road in the age old joke, seems like the turkeys are doing the… »
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