Former Canadian federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice promised to bring transparency and trust back to Alberta’s Progressive Conservative party in front of a packed room at his official campaign launch in downtown Edmonton Wednesday morning (May 21). “I am running… »
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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics
More questions about human rights and Canada’s free trade agreement with Colombia
The Canadian government’s most recent assessment of the impact of its free trade agreement with Colombia on human rights in the Latin American country once again fails to give the real consequences of the agreement, according to Amnesty International Canada,… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Prince Charles and Camilla wrap Canadian visit in Winnipeg amid candour and controversy
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, had a busy schedule on their last day in Canada, and a controversy following them. Their visits to the provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island ended yesterday and they flew… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International
It’s a first for Canada, and it’s a girl!
They are still ecstactic at the animal park known as African Lion Safari in Cambridge southern Ontario, about 100 kilometres west of Toronto. They are announcing the successful birth of the first artificially inseminated giraffe in Canada. Although the baby… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada’s glaciers, going, going….
Western Canada’s snow-capped mountains with their literally thousands of glaciers are always a spectacular sight. But that sight is changing, and rapidly. The glaciers in Canada and Alaska are melting at a phenomenal rate and an American state-of-the-union report on climate… »
Oliver Jones honoured by Montreal
Oliver Jones, the jazz master of Montreal, was honored yesterday. The prolific jazz pianist was named a Citizen of Honour at Montreal’s City Hall. It is an hommage to his 75-year career. Honoured by Canada Post with a stamp during… »
May 21, 1901, one of the world’s greatest sailing exploits begins.
It was a trip involving raging storms, allegations of a murder, shipwreck, potential cannibals, and a cast of characters of varying degrees of colourful and dubious backgrounds. Inspired by the solo circumnavigation of the globe by Nova Scotian Joshua Slocum,… »
Canadian children, not very active
The annual report on children’s activity puts Canada near the back of the pack compared with other countries. In presenting it’s 10th annual report on physical activity levels of children and youth, Active Healthy Kids Canada compared Canadian kids to… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Uranium mining hearings begin in Quebec
Uranium mining hearings are underway in Quebec. The first of several pre-consultations is taking place in Montreal today and tomorrow. Gordon Edwards, the head of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, will be in attendance. He would like to see… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Air Canada unveils new Dreamliner aircraft
Air Canada‘s new Dreamliner aircraft was presented to the public today in Toronto. An elaborate unveiling of Boeing‘s state-of-the-art jet took place. The 787 will provide a more comfortable flying experience. The Dreamliner features roomier seating, bigger windows that can… »
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