A Silver Cross Mother is the one woman chosen each year by the National Legion, to lay a wreath at the National War Memorial on Remembrance Day on behalf of all the Canadian mothers who lost a child while on active… »
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Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Foreign caregivers in Canada make small gains in fight for residency
Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, announced major changes to the Caregiver program today that began with a change in the name. What was known as the Live-in Caregiver Program, is now known as the Caregiver Program and reflects the fact that caregivers… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
The importance of Canada-Norway relations in the Arctic
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North Transatlantic Science Week was held this week in Toronto, Canada from October 27-29. The annual event is organized to promote cooperation between Canada, Norway and the United States… »
A shocking horror story for Halloween
Ok so it happened during the summer, and its now been corrected, but video of the “incident” has just been obtained through “access to information” in time for this Halloween. And it is horrible.. horrible if you love fine whisky. An… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Prostate screening test does more harm than good: panel
A Canadian panel of advisers is urging doctors to stop administering PSA tests to routinely screen for prostate cancer. This has re-ignited debate on the value of the simple blood test often administered to men in Canada. “It’s a balance… »
Air passengers hostile over carry-on luggage
Air Canada agents are unhappy about having to enforce rules about carry-on luggage and deal with angry and sometimes abusive passengers. It has been a month since the airline launched the crackdown and things may get even worse on Sunday.… »
Halloween, a scary time, but now for different reasons
October 31, Halloween, a time when children get dressed up in various costumes to go house to house in the evening, requesting “trick or treat”. Invariably, they get treats, chocolates and candy, sometimes apples or other healty alternatives. However, because… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Premier Clark in trouble for promises to India’s workers
Premier Christy Clark, of British Columbia, on her recent trade mission to India, was quoted in a Times of India story, saying, “India needs a million skilled workers every year. We can help. If we can help train 3,000 and 300… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, Society
McGill students ban offensive Halloween costumes at their party
McGill University is the scene of an annual party tonight that has become a big event on campus. 950 students will fill the venue in their Halloween finest. But this year the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) will be checking… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
New health concerns over a recent tiny, and annoying arrival in Canada
Mosquitoes in Canada have become more than just an extremely annoying nuisance. As vectors carrying disease, they can be of great concern. Certainly in Canada in recent years a species carrying West Nile disease has been a concern. Now in… »
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