Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North National Nursing Week kicks off in Canada on Monday, May 12 and runs until May 18. In honour of the hundreds of nurses working in Canada’s remote northern… »
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Eating more fruit, vegetables reduces stroke risk
Eating 200 grams of fruit a day—the equivalent of two small apples—can cut the risk of stroke by almost one third, according to a review of 20 studies. Most Canadians eat one or two servings of fruit and vegetables in… »
Sedentary lifestyle riskier than smoking for some
For women aged 30 and older, being a couch potato could be more hazardous to their heart health than smoking or being overweight, says researchers in Australia. Canadian women are less likely to take up exercise and stick with it.… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Canadian Leilani Farha appointed UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing
Canada’s Leilani Farha has been chosen by the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to be the UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing. Farha is the Executive Director of the not-for-profit group Canada Without Poverty (CWP). In the deliberations towards… »
Broadcasters to political parties: Do not use our content in your ads without our permission
Almost all of Canada’s major broadcasters are cracking down on political parties using their material in advertising, according to a report by CBC journalist James Fitz-Morris. “As news organizations, the use of our content in political advertisements without our express… »
Toronto giving away city-branded condoms
Pubic health officials say the city of Toronto will be handing out some $20,000 worth of condoms during World (gay) Pride festival. The city will host the huge international event from June 20-29. Health officials will unveil the Toronto-branded condoms… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Huge ancient meteor strike found in Alberta
Experts from the Alberta Geological Survey, and University of Alberta have found the site of what is undoubtedly a huge meteor strike. The crater, at least 50 million years old, has long since been worn away and filled in, but… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Climate Change is upon Canada too: editor
A U.S. report that says climate change is already hitting the United States applies to Canada too, says Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor at the University of British Columbia and co-editor of “Global Commons, Domestic Decisions: Comparative Politics of… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Bear kills oilsands worker
A female worker was killed on Wednesday by a black bear while on the job at Suncor’s oilsands operations in the western province of Alberta. The bear was destroyed by police officers called to the scene. An official with the… »
Cellphones, tablets are often dirty
We don’t know how many Canadians do it, but an infection control specialist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare facility in Hamilton, Ontario says they should not take their mobile devices into the bathroom. On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day… »
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