In what they call a shocking result, scientists have found that 70 per cent of the world’s forests are within one kilometre of a town, road or other disturbance, and that is putting biodiversity at great risk. Effects ‘truly, truly… »
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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics
Canadian scholars unite in a report for action on climate change
As human activity is being cited as a major cause of global warming resulting in climate change, Canada has also often been pointed out as being lax on initiatives to reduce greenhouse gasses. In a unique effort, more than 60… »
International, Politics, Society
Legality questioned: Canada’s decision to expand military mission to Syria
The legal basis on which the Canadian government is justifying the expansion of its military mission in Iraq against ISIS to Syria is being questioned by opposition parties and others. On Tuesday (March 24) Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood up… »
Democracy in Canada: little interest, distrust of politicians
In yet another disturbing account of the state of politics in Canada, a new survey reveals a substantial percentage of Canadians don’t think politics affects them much, don’t trust politicians to do what is right, and simply don’t talk about… »
History: March 25, 1958- an amazing dream takes flight
Shortly before 10:00 AM on that day, the distinctive roar of military jet engines was heard in Malton just outside Toronto. First two jet fighters rolled down the runway, a Canadian built CF-100, and a Canadian contract built CF-86. They… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Mayors of Canada’s two most populous cities, Montreal and Toronto, team up
The mayors of Canada’s two most populous cities, John Tory of Toronto and Denis Coderre of Montreal, announced Wednesday (March 25) they are going to work together on such issues as housing, infrastructure and public transit. “The two solitudes are over,”… »
One more province bans tanning beds for under 18s
The western province of Alberta wants to reduce the risk of skin cancer by banning anyone under 18 years old from using indoor tanning beds. Canadians tend to think a tan looks good so some people pay to use these… »
Corporation executive interferes in news coverage
The president of Bell Media, a company that owns Canada’s largest private broadcaster, interfered in the way its news departments covered a decision involving it, reports the Globe and Mail. Bell President Kevin Crull became furious after learning that the… »
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Subway shut-down in Toronto due to mysterious leak
Subway commuters were stranded on one of the main lines in Toronto today. The north-south line that takes tens of thousands of people into the downtown offices each morning, was halted when a mysterious substance was discovered leaking into the… »
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Residential school ‘day scholars’ suing for compensation
Residential school survivors have received financial settlements, and an official apology from Prime Minister Harper. These actions have been a move forward in the attempt to heal the long-term inter-generational effects of the emotional, physical and sexual abuse many native… »
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