Unlike the situation of menopause in women, as men age, there is a gradual and not immediately noticeable in drop in hormone production. This condition known as “andropause”, although it not a completely accepted diagnosis. Nonetheless, many men are seeking… »
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Author Ted Barris: The Great Escape- A Canadian Story
It was the culmination of years of intensely secretive planning. It was an astounding achievement of hard work and incredible ingenuity. It was a tale of courage and daring, but also with the knowledge that for the most part it… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadians eat far more sugar than is deemed safe
While the World Health Organization (WHO) this week urged people to limit their intake of so-called free sugars to less than five per cent of their diet, most Canadians eat at least double that. The average Canadian consumes 26 teaspoons… »
Politics Today – March 9, 2014
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reports on how the Official Opposition NDP party used a filibuster to fight federal government reforms of the Elections Act. He also discussed a House of Commons debate over a government… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology
What acoustics can tell us about whales in the Arctic
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North A new study suggests that certain species of sub-Arctic whales are increasingly making their way through the Bering Strait towards Arctic waters, raising questions about what may be… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Transport Minister orders railways to move grain
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt, accompanied by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, finally responded to Canadian farmers today ordering Canada’s two railways to move a minimum of 5,500 train cars of grain to market each, weekly, or face fines of $100,000 a… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Big food companies improve policies: Oxfam
Public pressure has prompted nine out of ten of the world’s biggest food and beverage companies to improve their social and environmental policies, says Oxfam Canada. There were major strides in improving policies on land, women’s rights and carbon emissions… »
International, Politics, Society
March 8, the BNA Act and the beginning of Canada
March 8 is an important date for Canada. On this day back in 1867 the British House of Lords gave final reading to the British North America Act. It created the new Dominion of Canada by joining the United Province of… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Another strike against the Joint Strike Fighter
Canada’s intended purchase of 65 of the US-designed F-35 JSF- Joint Strike Fighter jet has long been a source of controversy over both the excessive cost and whether it even suits Canada’s needs. Some critics point out that Canada’s long-gone… »
Economy, Health, International, Society
Daylight saving begins in most of Canada this weekend
In most of Canada people will be adjusting their clocks Saturday night, or Sunday morning to stay in sync with most of North America. “Springing forward” an hour to make the most of the early morning light has its supporters… »
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