While the world wonders about the political implications of U.S. plans to normalize relations with Cuba, Canadians may be forgiven for wondering whether one of their best winter travel options will change. Many Canadians love to escape the long and… »
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Environment & Animal Life, Society
Hopes for a white Christmas fade in eastern Canada
Traditionally, there is an expectation that a beautiful blanket of white snow covers the Canadian landscape for Christmas, but that is not likely this year in the eastern part of the country. There is a low-pressure system building that will… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Warmer Atlantic ocean: adverse affect on fish stocks
A government scientific report quietly released in November paints a gloomy picture for fisheries in Newfoundland/Labrador and by extension throughout Canada’s east coast fishery. The report says that the warming ocean is adversely affecting fish stocks, including shrimp. In Newfoundland,… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Salt levels in restaurant food are unchanged
Canadians eat too much salt, and while many chain restaurants have promised to reduce sodium levels in their foods, researchers found little overall change between 2010 and 2013. Canadians eat much more salt than is safe The high consumption of… »
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Mummering, a unique Christmas tradition in Newfoundland-Labrador
There’s a wonderful strange Christmas tradition in Canada’s Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Known as mummering (or jannying), it’s an ancient tradition. A relatively recent phenomenon, St John’s held its 6th annual Mummer’s Parade last weekend © CBC People dress up… »
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Politics Today – December 21, 2014
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reports on a year-end press conference by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird that included discussion of Canada’s response to the protests in Hong Kong. He also reported on a meeting… »
International, Politics, Society
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird on Russia, ISIS and Hong Kong
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird held a year-end press conference in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre on Friday (December 19). In addition to announcing more economic sanctions and travel bans against Russia, the miniister also discussed a number of issues… »
Canadian government pays publicist $1.25M for free ‘news’ articles, videos for media
Public Works Canada, the ministry responsible for supplying services to federal departments and agencies, has awarded a $1.25 million contract to a publicist to distribute government-vetted “news” to publishers and radio and TV stations, according to an article published Friday (December 19)… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Week in Review 12/05/19
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North On this week’s news round-up, we bring you some of your most read stories on Eye on the Arctic this week: – What does the sinking of the… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Ancient waters widespread deep underground
Researchers collect samples of water that may be millions of years old. © K. Voglesanger Scientists have discovered ancient waters flowing in deep rock formations in locations around the world. The waters have a chemical makeup that suggests they can support… »
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