The judges call the winning book “a fast-paced, romping great read” about a prime minister frequently described as dull. Veteran political journalist Paul Wells has won the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for his book The Longer I’m Prime Minister: Stephen… »
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Health, Highlights, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian mobile phone radiation guidelines- OK- for now
First, you must realize that your mobile phone, similar devices, and cell phone towers are not phones. They are radio transmitters and receivers. They emit low-power radiation during operation. Health Canada had asked The Royal Society of Canada to review… »
Who tips most in Canada
New information gathered about the tipping habits of Canadians indicates that people living in western, boom-town of Calgary are the worst tippers. It is usual in Canada for people to tip for services from restaurants, taxis, spas, hairdressers and bars,… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Moose crash victims sue government
People devastated by vehicle collisions with moose are suing the government of the eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador for failing to manage the moose population. The class-action suit started Wednesday and involves 135 plaintiffs including at least 15 estates… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Railway accident data in Canada ‘inaccessible,’ researcher says
Data about railway accidents in Canada is “worryingly inaccessible, sometimes conflicting and in certain cases not available at all,” according to University of Calgary researcher Jennifer Winter. In a report released by the university’s School of Public Policy titled “Safety in Numbers:… »
International, Politics, Society
On anniversary of UN Arms Trade Treaty, Canada fails to sign or ratify
In the year since the United Nations resolution that approved the UN Arms Trade Treaty (April 2, 2013), 118 countries have signed the treaty, 31 have ratified it, but Canada has done neither, even though it voted for the resolution… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International, Society
A whopper of a tale, but it did get away, kind of
An American ice fisherman got a lot more than he expected on a recent fishing trip to Canada. He not only caught what is very probably a world record fish, but he himself got caught up in the law, and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Canadian youth take action against climate change
Young Canadians staged 15 events across the country yesterday to protest the extraction of fossil fuels which, when burned, contribute to climate change. This followed a weekend summit in the eastern city of Halifax which drew 500 students to “learn,… »
A piece of history saved from the cutting torch
Many railway fans have a bit of smile on their faces today. Old 219 has been saved. T&NO scene circa 1910, Engine #107 is presumably similar to the recovered engine #219 which was originally #119. Photo labelled “Porcupine Express” as… »
Harsher penalties for distracted drivers needed?
The case of a man who repeatedly broke the law against distracted driving has raised questions as to whether the penalties are tough enough to deter people from using cell phones or other electronic devices while driving. The man from… »
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