A massive mapping project to understand human epigenomes has been created. These are the “directors” that provide instructions to genes on how and when to function in protein and cell creation. Steven Jones PhD explains the significance of the development.… »
Highlights
‘Oh, how I mourn her passing.’ David Macfarlane on Canadian writer Mavis Gallant
One year after the death of internationally acclaimed Canadian writer Mavis Gallant, writer David Macfarlane reflects on her death in the March edition of Walrus Magazine. In “Traces of Mavis – How a great Canadian writer died penniless in Paris” Macfarlane… »
Most Canadians support the anti-terror bill
A vast majority of Canadians are in favour of tough new legislation that would strengthen security powers to fight terrorism, according to a public opinion poll. The ruling Conservatives crafted the proposed law after a gunman killed a soldier then… »
Omnibus bills are ‘unconscionable,’ says MP
The Canadian government has taken to proposing massive pieces of legislation that include many disparate measures, and one member of Parliament is trying to stop it. The New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Peter Stoffer today presents a private member’s… »
Nazi occupation of Winnipeg, Manitoba 1942
The first warnings came on the 18th of February when warplanes painted with German insignia flew low over the major western Canadian city of Winnipeg, and its surrounding towns in Manitoba. In the town of Selkirk, just north of Winnipeg,… »
Working Canadians can’t afford to retire
In its annual “Unretirement Index” Sun Life survey results show that more than one third of working Canadians now feel they’ll outlive any retirement savings. Sun Life Financial has tracked retirement expectations of working Canadians for seven years. This year… »
National Gallery of Canada to feature artist Alex Colville
The National Gallery of Canada will be featuring the work of Canadian artist Alex Colville this summer in a huge retrospective of his photo-realistic paintings. “We are dedicating the summer of 2015 to the work of a great Canadian artist:… »
Doctor assisted suicide: physicians now work to clarify their role
The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision to permit doctor-assisted suicides, is a landmark culmination of decades of legal wrangling over the issue. Dr Chris Simpson is President of the Canadian Medical Association, and head of Cardiology at Queen’s University,… »
International, Politics, Society
Government determined to pass anti-terrorism bill despite opposition criticism
Canada’s opposition parties continue to question the advisability of a proposed new bill to fight terrorism, suggesting Canadians are being asked to choose between security and their rights. The ruling Conservative government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper insists Bill C-51,… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Homeopathic ‘vaccines’ do not work, say scientists
Scientists and doctors say homeopathic preparations sold as alternatives to vaccines are a dangerous distraction and should be taken off the market. Immunization has become a hot topic in Canada since several measles cases have cropped up, mostly among people… »
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