The issue of genetically-modified food crops continues to be contentious, in Canada, and elsewhere. Canada’s National Farmers Union (NFU), along with some environmental groups, has come out against genetically modified alfalfa. A type of herbicide-resistant GM Alfalfa has been approved… »
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Royals in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, are enjoying the third, of a four-day visit to Canada. The Duchess of Cornwall and the future King, moved from event to event today, together and separately. They’ll spend 22 hours in the tiny… »
Festival TransAmériques – ‘a projection of our dreams and our hopes’
“This eighth Festival TransAmériques is lavish, varied and highly exuberant. It is a projection of our dreams and our hopes, our indignations and our rebellions,” says the festival’s co-founder and general and artistic director Marie-Hélène Falcon. “It is anchored in its… »
Household Toronto water tests show 13% over safe levels, sometimes 2,000 times over maximum
In household water tests in Canada’s largest city of Toronto 13% had unsafe lead levels, some as high as 2,000 the maximum of 10 parts per billion, according to a report by the Toronto Star newspaper Tuesday (May 20). The data… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Personal drones vs air regulations
When one hears the word “drone” it used to conjure up an immediate image of an unmanned military aircraft flying over a hostile conflict zone. This DJI phantom model comes ready to fly for about $700. Prices for drones range… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Apology to British Columbia’s Chinese community rejected by the CCNC
The Chinese Canadian National Council has rejected the apology offered to the Chinese community for the historical wrongs visited upon their ancestors. Last Thursday, May 15th, the provincial government of British Columbia officially apologized to its Chinese community for historical… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Society
Cronenberg premiers latest film at Cannes
David Cronenberg‘s latest cinematic exploration, called ‘Maps to the Stars’ premiered at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival today. It is in competition for the Palme D’or this year. Already, the Hollywood satire is getting rave reviews! Toronto-born… »
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Injured Montreal goaltender Carey Price out for Eastern Conference final
The Montreal Canadiens hockey team will be without goaltender Carey Price for at least the rest of the NHL Eastern Conference final, said coach Michel Therrien Monday morning (May 19). “Carey Price won’t be able to play, not only for… »
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NB Premier: Hard to evaluate poverty reduction progress after census changes
It’s hard to measure the progress of poverty reduction, said David Alward the premier of Canada’s Atlantic province of New Brunswick, as he announced the province’s second poverty reduction plan on Friday (May 16). “One of the challenges that we’re facing… »
Michèle Audette: Inquiry into missing/murdered Indigenous women needed, despite police study
For years Michèle Audette has been convinced of the need of a national inquiry into the missing and murdered Indigenous women of Canada. And despite a new federal report by the Canadian federal police, the RCMP on Friday, she’s still convinced… »
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