The provincial government in Canada’s eastern maritime province of New Brunswick has issued a new and controversial forestry plan. Premier David Alward and Natural Resources Minister Paul Robichaud, unveiled the long-awaited strategy which increases the amount of Crown-owned land available… »
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Canada’s Finance Minister Jim Flaherty resigns, replacement named next day
Saying he was “fulfilled” with what Canada’s Conservative government had accomplished, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced his resignation Tuesday (March 18) saying he was returning to the private sector. After speaking to the Prime Minister, Flaherty tweeted: “It has been… »
Zero tolerance won’t solve cyberbullying: study
A study of online bullying suggests 23 per cent of Canadian students have said or done something mean or cruel to someone online. 37 per cent say someone has done something mean or cruel to them online that made them… »
Government lawyers tell court Canada has no special obligation to military veterans
Canadian government lawyers say the government has no special obligation to its military veterans, and argue it’s unfair to bind the federal government to promises made almost a century ago. Citing court documents made public Tuesday (March 18), but filed… »
Blue Jays hopes to rebound appear slim in 2014
What a difference a year makes. Certainly in baseball. Last year, fans in Toronto had high hopes for their major league baseball team. Trades had been made in the off-season and fans were giddy about the prospect of the Toronto… »
Medical marijuana will face new rules
Health Canada is warning medical marijuana users to get rid of their current supply or face prison. The federal agency is alerting 42,000 participants by mail that marijuana obtained under the current soon-to-expire program will be illegal after March 31.… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Aboriginal protests disrupt rail traffic
Passengers on Via Rail’s main line between Toronto and Montreal are being bused around the site of a First Nations blockade in eastern Ontario. Via Rail says the blockade near the town of Napanee is affecting trains on Toronto-to-Montreal and… »
Parents talk openly about son’s suicide
Most Canadians don’t talk about suicide, but one couple who lost a son felt it important to come forward and bring the discussion of mental illness and suicide out of the shadows. Andy Jones and Mary-Lynn Bernard wrote the following… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Worm worries in the Northwest Territories
Researchers are tracking worms that are making an unusual appearance in Canada’s Northwest Territories and damaging boreal forests. They also worry the worms may move into the neighbouring Yukon territory. Earthworms have not inhabited northern soil since before the last… »
Air Canada suspends flights to Venezuela, UPDATE
Canada’s largest airline company, Air Canada, has announced it’s suspended flights to Venezuela. In a statement released Monday (March 17) the airline says “Due to on-going civil unrest in Venezuela, Air Canada can no longer ensure the safety of its… »
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